Emma Bennet Emma Bennet joined Devry Smith Frank LLP as a paralegal in 2023 and is a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional with a passion for the legal field. Before joining Devry Smith Frank LLP, Emma worked at Suite Excel Collections Canada Inc, where she honed her legal skills. In her role there, Emma worked remotely with minimal supervision, drafting letters and filing court/tribunal documents. She also attended hearings/tribunals for the Landlord and Tenant Board, advocating on behalf of clients. Emma’s administrative duties included answering queries via phone and email, arranging posts and deliveries, and maintaining organization systems to ensure everything was accurate. She was also responsible for managing a set of clients by assessing, providing, and completing the documentation of the service and monitoring any updates. Emma always met strict deadlines with court documents and hearings to ensure a high service level. At Devry Smith Frank LLP, Emma provides essential support to the firm’s lawyers and clients. She manages case files, drafts legal documents, and conducts legal research. Emma also organizes and schedules meetings and corresponds with clients and other stakeholders. With her exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, Emma ensures that all tasks are completed accurately and on time. She has a strong work ethic and is committed to delivering high-quality work that meets the needs of the firm’s clients. By KyraApril 10, 2023September 5, 2023
Renata Adas Renata Adas joined Devry Smith Frank LLP ‘DSF’ as a Paralegal in April 2022 working for our collections and mortgage recovery department. She earned her B.A. in Law from Centro Universitário Salesiano de São Paulo in Brazil and obtained her Bar License through the National Bar Association of Brazil in 2012. She graduated with honours from the Paralegal Studies program at Humber College and obtained her Paralegal License through the Law Society in 2021. Prior to joining DSF, Renata worked for a law firm in Toronto in the creditor’s rights department. She also brings over four years of experience in tax advisory and compliance. Her diverse practice and international experience have allowed her to develop an effective, efficient, and results-based approach to resolving legal issues. By Fauzan SiddiquiApril 4, 2022September 5, 2023
Wendy Cornacchia Wendy joined Devry Smith Frank LLP as a senior paralegal with over 25 years of experience advocating for the injured whether it be through her daily interactions with insurance adjusters, defence counsel, mediators, arbitrators, or by attendances at FSCO and the Social Services Tribunal. A graduate of the Law Clerk program at Humber College and a Licensed Paralegal since 2008, Wendy has continued her education by taking various courses offered by the Institute of Law Clerks, University of Toronto, The Advocates Society, Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and The Medical-Legal Society. She has most recently completed the Osgoode Hall Law School Professional Development Certificate Program, “Handling Provincial Offences Court, Small Claims Court & Landlord, and Tenant Board Matters”. Wendy has also been a presenter at OTLA, The Toronto Rehabilitation Institute Chronic Pain Program and she has contributed to in-house newsletters. Over the years, she has had an integral role in the training of newly graduated legal assistants, law clerks, and articling students. By Fauzan SiddiquiAugust 5, 2021October 19, 2021
Nikki Alteen Nikki joined Devry Smith Frank (DSF) LLP in 2013 as a Paralegal. She brings over fifteen years of experience in debt collections and unsecured debt recovery and three years of experience in commercial litigation and small claims court. Nikki Alteen graduated with honours from the Paralegal Studies program at Algonquin Careers Academy in 2010 and obtained her Paralegal License through the Law Society of Upper Canada in 2014. She enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends, being active, and cooking. By Fauzan SiddiquiMay 14, 2020December 6, 2021 No comments yet
