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OUR TEAM

HONGQIAN (KATHY) ZHANG

PRINCIPAL LAWYER

Kathy Zhang is a highly accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience in both Chinese and Canadian legal systems. A graduate from a top-tier law school in China, Kathy honed her skills as a judge at the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court, where she adjudicated commercial and civil disputes. Her strong academic background includes obtaining a Master's degree in Law from the University of Hong Kong and a second Master's degree in Law from Dalhousie University.

Throughout her career, Kathy has successfully served thousands of clients on various legal matters, including family law, corporate affairs, business transactions, commercial litigation, real estate financing, and estate planning. As a trusted advisor, Kathy regularly assists local and international companies with cross-border transactions.

With native Mandarin speaking skills and Chinese drafting abilities, Kathy can effectively handle complex legal matters for a diverse clientele. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, and cross-country skiing.

Kathy frequently gives presentations to organizations, including charities and professional groups, and is happy to do so upon request*.

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TEL: (403) 456-3977 Ext. 101

FAX: (403) 974-3251

EMAIL: kathy.zhang@jadesunriselaw.com

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BRYAN HELFENBAUM

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 

Bryan brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience across private and public sectors. As COO of Jade Sunrise Law, he drives operational excellence, strengthens organizational systems, and supports the firm’s growth as a modern, high-performing professional services organization.

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RICHARD CAO

LAWYER / NOTARY PUBLIC
 

Richard is a dedicated lawyer with a focus in real estate transactions, corporate commercial transactions, and immigration law. He brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having successfully managed and completed hundreds of files. 

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ANNIE LAU

STUDENT-AT-LAW
 

Annie is an internationally trained lawyer with 15 years of legal practice experience in Hong Kong and Canada. She focuses on commercial litigation, regulatory compliance, investigations, employment and family law. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English, Annie brings strong analytical skills and a valuable global perspective to our team.

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YANG (BETH) BAI

LAWYER AND NOTARY PUBLIC
 

Yang graduated from the University of Alberta Faculty of Law in 2015. Yang practiced as a civil litigator in Alberta as well as a corporate in-house counsel in Ontario.

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ADAM LOWE

LAWYER / NOTARY PUBLIC
 

EMAIL: adam.lowe@jadesunriselaw.com

Adam recently graduated from the University of Alberta’s combined Juris Doctor / Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) program. During his first year of law school, Adam and his partner took first place in the Faculty of Law’s internal moot court competition, which encompassed every student of his incoming year. 

 

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LARRY CUI

SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT 
 

Larry completed his undergraduate studies at Peking University, majoring in law, and obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree. He pursued his postgraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Canada, where he earned a Master of Laws degree. Larry holds a professional lawyer qualification certificate for mainland China and has practiced as a lawyer in China for several years. 

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LING MA

LAWYER
 

Ling Ma is an experienced commercial, civil and cross-border dispute resolution expert. She previously worked at MLT Aikins and is currently the head of the litigation practice at Benesh & Biz in Saskatoon, where she has been active in a wide range of major and complex litigation for more than a decade.

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RAVEN CHII KON

LAWYER
 

Chii brings an impressive academic background with a law degree from Nankai University in China, a Master of Laws from the University of Victoria, and a Post-bachelor’s Certificate from the Foreign Trained Lawyers Program from the University of Calgary. Her international experience and dedication to the legal field are highlighted by her time as a researcher at the National University of Singapore.

 

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HILLS WONG

CLIENT INTAKE SPECIALIST &
NOTARY SERVICE COORDINATOR

Hills brings years of experience in client relations across corporate and personal legal matters. She handles new client intake, initial consultations, and coordinates China-Canada international notarization and authentication services. Prior to moving to Canada, Hills worked at Japanese, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong-based firms in Hong Kong, developing broad expertise in client relationship management. She serves clients in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.

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