DANIEL A. SORENSEN
LAWYER AND PARTNER
Having grown up in Chilliwack, BC, Daniel has strong local roots in the Fraser Valley. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Political Science from the University of Victoria in 2003. Following this, Daniel spent a year interning with non-profits, and eventually worked as a Youth Liaison for Elections BC encouraging young people to vote. …Read more
LAWRENCE SMITH
LAWYER AND PARTNER
Lawrence Smith has extensive experience in employment law, human rights, employment agreements, WorkSafe, employment insurance, Employment Standards and related employment matters. Laurie has been practicing employment law in the Fraser Valley for over 20 years. Laurie has represented clients in the Supreme Court, Provincial Court and Court of Appeal, commercial arbitrations and …Read more
MICHAEL TRUONG
LAWYER AND PARTNER
Upon completing the J.D. program at Thompson Rivers University’s Faculty of Law in 2015, Michael joined our team as an articled student. During his first and second year summers, Michael worked for the Ministry of Justice at Downtown Community Court and Johnson Doyle Sugarman in Vancouver, respectively, where he gained experience in litigation and criminal law. …Read more
JUDY LURA
ADMINISTRATOR
Judy has more than 37+ years working as an Office Manager, Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant and Administrative Coordinator in law firms. She has a wealth of experience working in all areas of law but specializes in civil litigation, office management and administration. …Read more
AMELIA CLINE
LAWYER
Amelia completed her J.D. degree from the University of Ottawa in 2014 and was called to the Bar in British Columbia in 2015. Before joining the team at Sorensen Smith, Amelia gained extensive experience in a variety of litigation matters, including family, personal injury, and disability insurance claims. She has assisted clients through every step of the litigation process, including Chambers…Read more
COURTNEY GLENDINNING
LAWYER
Courtney Glendinning began her legal career with her summer articles at Sorensen Smith LLP in 2015. She completed her articles with our firm and was called to the bar in British Columbia in 2017.
Courtney practices primarily in civil litigation with experience in family law, wills and estates, property disputes, employment law, labour law, and administrative law. She has represented clients …Read more
BRIAN GROOTENDORST
LAWYER
Brian practices primarily as a litigator in the areas of employment law, general civil litigation (including contractual and real estate disputes), human rights law, administrative law, and strata law. Brian has been a lawyer with Sorensen Smith LLP since he was called to the British Columbia Bar in May 2018. …Read more
AZADEH TAGHIZADEH
LAWYER
Azadeh joined our firm in January 2018 after completing her law degree at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in 2017.
While articling at our firm, she has had experience practicing both solicitor’s work and litigation matters in Contracts Law,…Read more
JASDEEP GILL-KAHLON
LAWYER
Jasdeep grew up in North Delta. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and then attended law school at Thompson Rivers University where she received her law degree in 2019.…Read more
JESSE LANGELIER
LAWYER
Jesse began working with Sorensen Smith LLP as a summer student in his second year of law school and returned as an Articling Student after completing his degree at the University of Victoria. While at UVic, Jesse co-authored a report with other students at the Environmental Law Clinic which was subsequently used to help ensure compliance with provincial and federal pollution regulations in the mining industry….Read more
KRISTINA JENNINGS
DESIGNATED PARALEGAL
Kristina joined Sorensen Smith LLP in September 2015 as a Legal Assistant. She has since graduated with distinction from the Paralegal program at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2016 and is now a Paralegal. She has been a legal assistant since 2008 and has experience in many areas of law, but mainly assists with civil litigation matters. …Read more
JILL GUTHRIE
PARALEGAL
Jill rejoined Sorensen Smith LLP in March 2023. She has extensive knowledge in most areas of law and works primarily as a litigation paralegal for the firm. She has been a member of the British Columbia Paralegal Association for many years. …Read more
SHERA HAJI
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Shera joined our firm in November 2024 as a Paralegal. With over 25 years of experience in litigation, she is deeply committed to continuous learning and growth. Among her proudest achievements are volunteering in an orphanage in India and performing in a theatrical play.
ADELINE MAERZ
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Adeline joined Sorensen Smith LLP in August 2017 as a Legal Assistant. She has 30 plus years of experience as a legal assistant and has worked in many different areas of law, but mostly in personal injury, family law, and now employment and workplace law and civil litigation. …Read more
COURTNEY HARWOOD
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Courtney Harwood joined Sorensen Smith in August 2018 as a legal assistant. She completed the Legal Administrative Assistant program at UFV in 2011.
Prior to joining us she worked mainly in the area of family law. Since joining us, she is working in the areas of family law, civil litigation, residential tenancy and strata matters. …Read more
RACHAEL FLETCHER
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Rachael joined Sorensen Smith LLP in August 2020 as a Legal Assistant. Rachael has been working in the administrative field for 15 years.
Graduating from UFV with her Business Administration in 2015, she has worked in a variety of fields managing and maintaining office structure. …Read more
KATIE MURPHY
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Katie joined Sorensen Smith LLP in January 2022 as a Legal Assistant. She completed the Legal Administrative Assistant program at University of the Fraser Valley in 2018. Katie works mainly in the area of civil litigation…Read more
COLLEEN FLEMING
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Colleen joined Sorensen Smith in January 2022 as a Legal Assistant at our Langley office. Colleen has a history of working in maritime law, and after raising her two children, she returned to the legal field and has obtained experience in personal injury, civil litigation, family, and wills and estates…Read more
MALAIKA KANZLER
RECEPTIONIST
Malaika joined Sorensen Smith in September 2023 as full-time receptionist after completing her Applied Business Tech Certificate at UFV in March 2023. She was born and raised in Chilliwack and loves the area. In her free time, she enjoys walks with coffee, hosting her friends and family, and spending time with her husband.
KIANA LÉGER
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Kiana joined Sorensen Smith LLP in December 2023 as a Legal Assistant. Kiana has 10 years of experience in administrative services and has worked in corporate law for over 6 years.
YULIYA DMITRIIEVA
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Yuliya joined our firm full time in October 2024 as a Legal Assistant in our Langley office. With a Bachelor of Arts & Social Sciences in Criminology and Legal Studies from Simon Fraser University, Yuliya has always been captivated by the intricacies of law in all its forms.
