Elena Mazinani started working in courts and tribunals in 1998. She received her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2008. She is currently an LL.M. candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, specializing in Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Elena has practiced family law since 2009. She advises clients located in Ontario and internationally on parenting, support, and property issues. Elena negotiates agreements and represents clients in court. She has advocated for her clients at all court levels in Ontario including the Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and the Court of Appeal.

Elena’s experience, efficiency, and ability to guide clients during their separation and divorce is valuable. She is fluent in Spanish, Farsi, and Dari. She is strategic in achieving the best possible outcome for her clients, with a firm but fair approach. Having completed over a thousand cases, Elena is experienced at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.

Elena’s experience in high net worth divorces gives her the skills to analyze complex financial issues, including income for support determination, value businesses, and trace assets domestically and internationally.  

Elena is active in the family law bar. Elena is a member of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association and provides mentorship to students and lawyers. Elena is a board member of the Iranian Canadian Legal Professionals.