Principal, Sophia E. Dunkley
B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.

Sophia Dunkley is the principal of LawLPS*, a legal professional services firm providing solutions to its clients in the areas of corporate law, charities and not-for-profit law, wills and estates law, and real estate and other solicitor services.

Corporate Law| In her general corporate practice, Sophia provides general counsel services and independent legal advice to individuals and businesses; as well, she prepares business agreements, conducts document reviews and assists in the establishment, maintenance and reorganization of corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships. Charities & NPOs| Sophia advises charitable foundations and charitable and not-for-profit organizations on day-to-day issues. In addition, she advises on specialized issues, including corporate governance, board fiduciary duties, trust law, charity regulation and compliance oversight, as well as income tax issues as they relate to charities and not-for-profits. Wills & Estates| Sophia provides legal advice in the area of wills and estate planning, which includes trusts, powers of attorney, insurance planning and business succession planning. Other Solicitor Services| Sophia also provides value added services to her clients in preparing businesss agreements, providing independent legal advice, as well as Notary and commission services.

Prior to her role with LawLPS, Sophia has worked for large and small law firms where she gained valuable experience and developed her skills and knowledge in corporate law, charity and not-for-profit law, estate planning and family law.  In addition, Sophia worked in the area of philanthropic advisory services within the estate and trust division of a top tier Canadian bank. During her tenure with this leading Canadian bank, Sophia also took a leadership role in the management and administration of more than 120 foundations.

Sophia was called to the Ontario Bar in 2002. She is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), and a former member of the following organizations: the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), and the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP). She is a former executive member of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) and the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Sections and former member and Secretary of the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) Continuing Professional Development Section. She is a former instructor in the paralegal education and law clerk program at Humber College.

Sophia uses her diverse background, knowledge and expertise for the benefit and advantage of her clients.

To schedule a consultation with Sophia, contact LawLPS

*LawLPS is the operating name of LPS Professional Corporation.