Here we Grow Again! Sport Law Welcomes Four New Team Members
April 16, 2024 – The Canadian sport system continues to evolve to ensure that its practices, rules, and programs reflect a values-based approach. While we know we have far to go, the growing team at Sport Law is here to support participants at all levels by ensuring they have the required knowledge to lead, manage, coach, and compete in a manner that meets legal requirements and ethical imperatives.
To fulfill our ongoing commitment to provide exceptional legal and leadership support to sport organizations and leaders, Sport Law is thrilled to announce that we have expanded to include four new Team Members. “We are so pleased to welcome two experienced lawyers that will add their legal knowledge and commitment to assist our clients with sport safety and governance matters, including ensuring Ontario-based sport organizations are compliant with ONCA,” shared Partner, Steven Indig. “In addition, we are so proud to welcome an Accounting Software Specialist to support our clients growing financial and bookkeeping needs as well as a returning law student to support our expanding administrative, social media and communications.”
Olivia Pope, is a lawyer, hailing from Calgary AB, with experience in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate reorganizations. Olivia will assist with matters related to the impending ONCA deadline, governance matters, amalgamations, among other legal issues in the Canadian Sport Community. Read her full bio here.
Mike Fleurantin is a bilingual lawyer from Ottawa, with a history of advocating for his clients. At the beginning of his career, Mike worked for legal clinics across Ontario, and later went on to be a personal injury lawyer. Most recently Mike worked as insurance defense counsel for TD Bank, managing complex claims and contract negotiations. Read his full bio here and read his first blog here.
Suzanne Gipp is an Accounting Software Specialist, who brings over a decade of diverse experience in bookkeeping and accounting. Suzanne has joined Sport Law to provide exceptional accounting support to our clients with the goal of improving efficiencies, reducing costs, and supporting ethical practice. She enjoys collaborating with individuals, enhancing their financial skills, and helping businesses thrive through sound financial practices. Read her full bio here.
Val Koch is a second-year law student that joined Sport Law as an Intern in 2022. Val holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, and she completed the post-graduate program in Sport Business Management at Durham College. Val is currently enrolled in the Juris Doctor program at Western University. In her role at Sport Law, Val provides research, HR, and governance support to clients, in addition to serving as the organization’s social media specialist. Read her full bio here.
“We are thrilled to welcome a diverse pool of passionate, committed, and talented professionals, who care about making a positive difference within the Canadian sport system. They are dedicated to supporting our valued clients with their expertise, experience and skills,” shared Partner, Dina Bell-Laroche.
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About Sport Law
Sport Law has been providing strategic insight to the Canadian sport community since 1992. We offer a full range of HR consulting, leadership coaching, governance support and legal and financial services to the Canadian sport community. We are accessible, affordable, highly skilled, and bring experience and common sense to every project. Our vision is to elevate sport. To learn more about us please visit www.sportlaw.ca or contact us at hello@sportlaw.ca.