Elizabeth Ying Long
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Elizabeth has managed the corporate immigration files of many Fortune 500 companies and represented high-profile immigration clients who have appeared in the national media. She is an active advocate of immigration and refugee rights in Canada and frequently presents and advises on immigration issues to organizations, universities, Members of Parliament, unions, and the media. She has also testified several times before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on various immigration policies. Elizabeth has Juris Doctor law degree the University of Toronto. She also has a Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, specializing in Labour & Employment Law where she focused on the intersection between Immigration and Labour & Employment Law for foreign workers. Elizabeth has been certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law. She is also the Vice Chair of the Ontario Bar Association, Citizenship and Immigration Law Section.
Max
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www.chaudharylaw.com, Chair Ontario Bar Association Immigration section September 2025 - August 2026
Leslie Hugh Morley
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I have been practicing immigration and prison law throughout Ontario since 1988, with a special interest in uniting families and assisting my clients to remain with their families by resisting deportation.
Robin L. Seligman
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Boutique Immigration Law firm located in midtown Toronto. 33 years of experience with an excellent team. Focus on all aspects of Immigration including permanent residence, work permits, spousal applications, removal cases, Federal court and IAD etc.
Aminder Kaur Mangat
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Aminder Kaur Mangat, B.A., LL.B., is a Canadian Barrister & Solicitor and a member of the Law Society of Ontario. She is the founder and head legal counsel at AKM Law. Aminder has over a decade of exclusive Canadian immigration experience. She represents corporate clients as well as individuals in all types of matters, specializing in complex cases, including previously refused applications and cases with inadmissibility - medical, criminality, misrepresentation. Aminder is a strong and passionate advocate. She was one of first advocates to successfully argued the use of GPS monitoring on detained individuals, which had previously been vigorously opposed.. Aminder's influential win at the Federal Court of Canada established a landmark decision regarding notices for spousal sponsorship interviews: Johnson v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2017 FC 550 (CanLII). She set another critical precedent in the case of Onyekweli-Ugeh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), FC 1138 (CanLII), challenging the automatic dismissal of an application based on past misconduct or the 'clean hands' doctrine, advocating for fundamental right to seek a risk assessment. Aminder takes pride in providing sound legal advice and representation to her clients coming to Canada to pursue new life experiences.
Ningjing Zhang
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Natalie grew up in a military family in Shanghai, where she developed a deep respect for discipline, integrity, and service — values that continue to guide her work today. Her path to the legal profession was not straightforward. Once a refugee herself, Natalie and her children lived in a women’s shelter for 3.5 years before she entered Queen’s Law. That lived experience gave her not only resilience but also profound empathy for clients facing uncertainty and hardship. Before becoming a lawyer, Natalie earned a Ph.D. in History and built a promising academic career, teaching and conducting research at world-class institutions such as Fudan University (China), Stanford University (U.S.), and Queen’s University (Canada). Her strong academic training sharpened her research and analytical skills, which she now applies to developing effective legal strategies for her clients. Today, Natalie is one of the few refugee-turned-lawyers in Canada. She practices immigration and refugee law, with a special focus on helping immigrants and immigrant entrepreneurs establish their lives and businesses in Ontario. As both a small business owner and an immigrant herself, she understands the challenges and opportunities newcomers face. Natalie is committed to making high-quality legal services accessible, efficient, and client-centered. She recognizes how much every dollar means to immigrant families and strives to provide services that are not only professional and effective but also mindful of her clients’ realities. For her, practicing law is more than a career — it is a calling rooted in social justice, gratitude, and a desire to pay forward the help she once received. When she is not practicing law, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family (and their recently rescued dog Wonzy), volunteering in her community, and mentoring the next generation of legal professionals.
Irina Maimust
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I am a Founder and Principal Lawyer at Esteri Law P.C., where we specialize in business and immigration law. In my corporate immigration practice, I help businesses with LMIA applications, intra-company transfers, and other pathways to bring international talent to Canada. I also work with start-up business owners to allow them to come to Canada to manage their businesses and subsequently secure permanent residence. For individual clients, I assist with both temporary and permanent residency matters, aiding those abroad to come to Canada as visitors, obtain study permits, or secure work authorizations. I also advise individuals on permanent residency options, including economic immigration, family reunification, and humanitarian and compassionate pathways. Lastly, I work with entrepreneurs and business owners to help them with setting up and managing their business organizations. Whether you're an individual seeking to make Canada your new home or a business owner navigating the intricacies of managing your company or hiring international talent, we're here to guide you through every step of the process. Our dedication to personalized service ensures that each client receives the attention and support they deserve. To book a call to discuss your immigration matter, please use the link below: https://calendly.com/esterilaw
Aamar Bashir
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Aamar Bashir is a lawyer licensed in Ontario, Canada, and Islamabad, Pakistan, and a member in good standing of the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) and the Islamabad Bar Council (IBC). Called to the Ontario Bar in 2020, he holds a BA-LLB and has been associated with the practice of Canadian immigration law since 2017. Mr. Bashir began his legal career with RIAA Barker Gillette, one of Pakistan's leading law firms, and later worked with the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights (Human Rights Wing), Pakistan, where he contributed to public law and human rights initiatives, including projects related to Pakistan's international reporting obligations before United Nations treaty bodies. Following his transition to Canada, Mr. Bashir commenced his career in Canadian immigration law in 2017 as an Immigration Case Analyst before completing his articles of clerkship with a Toronto-based immigration law firm. Since then, he has developed extensive experience across a broad range of Canadian immigration matters, including temporary residence, permanent residence, employer compliance, and complex immigration strategy. Currently, Mr. Bashir serves as Manager, Lawyer at Vialto Partners LLP, where he has been advising multinational organizations and foreign national employees for nearly four years. His practice focuses on global mobility and permanent residence strategy, including work permits, permanent residence pathways, employer compliance, and complex immigration matters. Drawing on his international legal background and extensive experience in Canadian immigration law, he is always committed to delivering practical, strategic, and client-focused immigration solutions.
Lisa Dang
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Lisa Dang is the founder and principal lawyer of Lisa Dang Immigration Law, a boutique Canadian immigration practice serving clients in Toronto and across Canada. With over 15 years of experience in immigration law, she provides strategic, detail-driven representation to individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex immigration matters.
Pantea Jafari
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Pantea Jafari is the founder of Jafari Law. Her practice focuses in the areas of Business/Commercial Law; Citizenship & Immigration, and Civil LItigation. With offices in Toronto, Halifax and abroad, Jafari Law stands ready to serve your differing legal needs.
Please visit www.jafarilaw.ca for more information.
