OWEN BIRD WELCOMES NIKTA SHIRAZIAN

May 17, 2022 - Owen Bird

Owen Bird is pleased to announce that Nikta Shirazian has joined our firm as the newest member of our Litigation Group.  Nikta was recently recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as amongst the “Ones to Watch 2022 (Insurance Law)”.

Prior to joining Owen Bird, Nikta practiced at a leading litigation boutique focusing on complex commercial litigation matters.  Nikta will bring her extensive experience in commercial litigation, privacy law, and complex torts to the firm’s litigation practice group.  Nikta has successfully represented clients and appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia.  She also has a keen interest in…

Owen Bird Welcomes Lily Zhang

May 10, 2022 - Owen Bird

Lily Zhang joined Owen Bird as a litigation associate in January 2022 after clerking at the BC Supreme Court and articling at Owen Bird. She is developing a broad litigation practice including insurance law, insurance defence, commercial litigation, construction law, and family law. Lily has appeared in the BC Provincial Court and Supreme Court as well as administrative tribunals. Lily is a member of the Owen Bird Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Involvement Committee. She is fluent in Mandarin.

Heather Frydenlund – Chair of Interlaw North America Banking, Finance and Insolvency SBT

May 02, 2022 - Owen Bird

Heather Frydenlund serves as Chair for @interlaw North America Banking, Finance and Insolvency Special Business Team and gave a presentation this week at our Americas Meeting in Richmond, Virginia.  We are proud to have a strong leadership presence with Interlaw and the opportunity to discuss our practices, firm management, client services management, diversity and inclusion with our international affiliates.

Interlaw Americas Meeting 2022 – Richmond, VA

May 02, 2022 - Owen Bird

Alan Frydenlund serves as Secretary for @interlaw and has held various other leadership positions within the organization including serving on the Board of Directors.  We had a wonderful time at the Interlaw Americas meeting in Richmond, Virginia – our first in person Interlaw meeting since 2019.