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Teresa M. Tomchak

Teresa M. Tomchak

Partner

Telephone: 604 661 1711

Facsimile: 604 661 9349

Email: ttomchak@farris.com

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Teresa has appeared as counsel in all levels of Court in British Columbia, before the Federal Court of Canada, and before various administrative and regulatory tribunals.

During her time at Farris, Teresa has worked part-time for one of the securities brokerage firms in Vancouver, dealing with its legal matters. She has also been a Mentor with the CBA Women Forum Mentoring Program since 2007, and she has been a volunteer with the Pro Bono Duty Counsel Project since 2008.

After completing her law degree at the University of British Columbia, Teresa joined Farris as an articling student and became an associate in the Litigation Group in 2000. Teresa’s educational background also includes a Bachelor of Commerce.

Teresa is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, Securities sub-section, Environmental sub-section and Maritime-subsection.

Teresa is an avid runner having completed multiple marathons. She also competes in triathlons.

Education:

  • University of British Columbia (LL.B., 1999)
  • University of Alberta (B.Comm., With Distinction, 1995)

LEGAL RECOGNITION
  • Trial Lawyer Association of British Columbia Kenneth S. Fawcus Memorial Prize (1998)
  • Called to the British Columbia Bar (2000)