Farnaz has a broad civil litigation practice with a focus on complex corporate/commercial disputes, securities litigation, and administrative law. She has appeared or assisted with matters before all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as before administrative bodies in British Columbia. Farnaz also has experience advising clients in regulatory investigations.

Farnaz is fluent in Farsi and regularly assists Farsi-speaking clients with their litigation issues.

Before joining Poulus Ensom Smith LLP, Farnaz articled and practiced at a commercial litigation boutique in Vancouver. In law school, Farnaz served as a research assistant for two professors at the University of Alberta.

Assisted by Paralegal:
Italba Florio
iflorio@peslitigation.com
(778) 727-3511

Education

  • University of Alberta (J.D. 2020)
  • University of British Columbia (B.A. 2016)
  • Sciences Po (Exchange Program, 2013)

Bar Admission

  • British Columbia, 2021
  • Acted as junior counsel in an appeal from an order by the BC Securities Commission imposing sanctions for findings of fraud and unregistered trading and advising.
  • Volunteer, Access Pro Bono Society of British Columbia (Civil Chambers Program)
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Vancouver Bar Association
  • Member, The Advocates’ Society