Amy Jaworsky

Amy is the founding Partner of Island Law Office. Prior to attending law school, Amy worked in the field of law for many years as a paralegal with both large and small law firms in Toronto, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver. Amy practices in the areas of Real Estate, Wills and Estate Planning and Probate matters.
Prior to becoming a lawyer Amy operated a successful freelance paralegal business while raising her son and completing her undergraduate degree as a mature student. She continued to operate that business while completing her law degree from the University of Victoria. She obtained her law degree in 2015 and was called to the British Columbia bar in 2016.
This life experience means that Amy brings a developed perspective to the practice of law, a business owner's understanding of the importance of excellent client service and the practical skills gained from many years working in law firms and with clients, all of which she will leverage to assist you with your file.
Amy is an empathetic listener who will treat you with respect, take the time to explain the steps along the way and do her very best to help you.
Amy is currently involved with the BC Branch of the Canadian Bar Association by volunteering with the Women Lawyers Forum and was previously involved by Chairing the Victoria Wills and Trusts Section for several years.
Email Amy at: amy@islandlawoffice.ca

Hana Felix

Hana is a Partner at Island Law office since September 2022. Prior to joining with her Partner Amy-Alexandra Jaworsky, they were an Associate with Crease Harman LLP. They practice mainly in Wills and Estates Planning and Litigation, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Administrative Law.
Their experience includes appearances before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, numerous regulatory bodies and Administrative Tribunals, as well as assisting clients before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Hana earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Law Degree from the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. After immigrating to Canada in 2017, Hana went on to complete a Master of Laws (LL.M. CL) at the University of British Columbia.
Hana is fluent in English and Czech, and has a working or conversational knowledge of French, Russian, and German.
Hana loves to travel the world and has lived in six different countries and visited over 40. Outside of the office, Hana enjoys baking, herbology, skiing, dancing, and reading.
**PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS**
Member of the Board of Directors, Thrive;
Member, Canadian Bar Association; and
Member, Victoria Bar Association.
Email Hana at: **hana@islandlawoffice.ca**

**Chanelle Gilbert**

Currently on Maternity Leave – any inquires please email **reception@islandlawoffice.ca.**
Chanelle Gilbert is an Associate Counsel at Island Law Office. She focusses her practice in the areas of estate and incapacity planning, and estate administration. She was called to the British Columbia Bar in February 2020.
Originally from the Greater Vancouver area, Chanelle obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of British Columbia before setting her sights on law. She obtained her law degree from the University of Victoria, where she also completed a clinical term at The Law Centre.
Chanelle actively volunteers within the legal community, having held roles including Director of the Victoria Bar Association, and Vice Chair of the Young Lawyers Section of the Canadian Bar Association. Outside of work, Chanelle may be found gardening or playing board games.

Rachael Walsh

Rachael Walsh is an Associate Counsel at Island Law Office
Rachael was born on Vancouver Island and later moved to England where she received her law degree form Plymouth University in 2012. As a student, she took an interest in the field of capital defence and began working with Amicus-ALJ assisting US attorneys in defending death penalty cases. Her final year dissertation, which discussed the constitutionality of executing non-triggerman accomplices in the US, was published in two academic journals. Days after her graduation, Rachael embarked on an internship with the Office of Capital Defence in Jackson, Mississippi where she investigated and prepared capital murder cases for trial. In 2013, she accepted a position as Mitigation Specialist with the Georgia Capital Defender (GCD) in Athens, GA. In her time with GCD, she represented more than a dozen capital defendants, preparing their cases for the penalty phase of trial. Rachael has lectured at Universities and conferences across England and the US, including the University of Oxford and the University of Georgia, on her work as a Capital Defender and being a woman in the legal field.
After taking some time off to be a mom, she moved back to Vancouver Island with her husband and son where she worked with a local Restorative Justice program before embarking on her journey to becoming a lawyer in BC.
Rachael spends most of her spare time outdoors hiking, camping, biking, or gardening. She has competed in dozens of 5km, 10km and half marathon races across the world and plans to do a full marathon by 2030.
Email Rachael at: rachael@islandlawoffice.ca

Michael Harrington

Michael is an Associate Counsel at Island Law Office.
He took up law as a second career, articling at a mid-sized firm before joining ILO. His early career experience is broad, having acted in Provincial and B.C. Supreme court chambers for both plaintiffs and defendants, and practiced in the areas of general civil litigation, family law, estates, contract disputes, employment law, human rights, debtor and creditor remedies, residential tenancies, and WorksafeBC disputes, among others. He is currently developing a specialization in estates.
Michael’s rich life experiences, including growing up in Prince George, living in Seoul, Vancouver, Alberta and now the Comox Valley, as a father, a business owner, and Business Analyst, inform his legal practice; he prides himself on his ability to connect with his clients and explain the law in an accessible, unassuming manner. Legal matters can be overwhelming; Michael is committed to understanding & empowering his clients.
Michael practices out of the Comox Valley where he and his family enjoy its stunning beauty and balanced lifestyle. Outside of work you’ll find him swinging a fly on the rivers, trying to keep up with his son on Cumberland bike trails and Mt. Washington ski runs, sailing, or walking the dogs with his wife.

Daniel D.H. Lee

Daniel Lee is an Associate Counsel at Island Law Office

Daniel was born in South Korea and moved to British Columbia in 2013 to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy at Quest University in Squamish. After university, Daniel took some time off to travel and eventually decided to attend law school. In 2023, he obtained his JD from the University of British Columbia, and was called to the British Columbia bar in 2024.

During law school, Daniel volunteered with the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program, contributed to access to justice and law reform projects at the BC Law Institute and the BC Civil Liberties Association, worked for a not-for-profit corporation where he assisted with corporate governance matters, and worked at a personal injury law firm.

After graduating from law school, Daniel articled with the Everyone Legal Clinic and moved to Victoria to start his legal career. Daniel is eager to serve the people that make this city the unique and vibrant place that it is.

In his free time, Daniel enjoys reading, basketball, rock climbing, and too many other hobbies to list.

Email Dan at: Daniel@islandlawoffice.ca

Reyna Kierstead

Reyna is a Conveyancer and Legal Assistant at Island Law Office, providing support to our Lawyers across their various practices.
Email Reyna at: reyna@islandlawoffice.ca

Niko Dodd

Niko is a Legal Assistant who manages our front desk and provides support to all members of our team at Island Law Office.
Email Niko at: reception@islandlawoffice.ca

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