Kimberly Sewell | Estates and Business Law Clerk

Why I work at WARDS LAWYERS ^PC

I was looking for a new and challenging position using my existing skills and the opportunity to develop new ones. I wasn’t interested in working for just any law firm; I was even considering a total career change. I chose WARDS LAWYERS ^PC because they were way ahead of the rest in terms of technology and innovation and I believed that they were truly a family-oriented and family-friendly place to work. I chose wisely. I love my job and everyone I work with. This is truly a great law firm.

Memorable Moment

Walking into Jason’s office the first time and seeing his three computer screens. I wasn’t sure if he was running a law office or a spaceship! Right away I got my own double screens and soon after got my own “trips” (Jason's lingo for triple screens) – how cool that was! Not a lot of desk room left so I am back to doubles, but they are huge.

Reading the "office manual" before running my first “mass billing” – getting to the end and reading "Congratulations – you did it - now go have a coffee!"

Community Involvement

• Active in supporting not-for-profit events (i.e., Bowl For Kids' Sake, Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk, Canadian Cancer Society Mudmoiselle)
• WARDS LAWYERS PC Kids' Road Hockey Tournament supporting kids’ mental health
• WARDS LAWYERS ^PC Haunt Your Home
• School Advisory Council (Treasurer, Secretary, Parent Rep) – QVPS (2004 to 2011)
• Kawartha Fury Minor Lacrosse; Peterborough Minor Lacrosse; Lindsay Dance Studio; Girl Guides of Canada; Optimist Soccer; Lindsay Rugby Club; Ops Figure Skating Club (former parent member - various exciting and entertaining seasons)
• Volunteer – Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes

Notables

• My husband, two children and my beautiful grandchildren

• My whole family and family-in-law

• Leaving small town Collingwood/Thornbury/Meaford area to move to the “big city” Toronto

• Buying our first house in Lindsay to rent out - while still being tenants in Toronto

• Moving to Lindsay - temporarily to renovate our rental property – and still here 25 years (and one house/renovation) later!!

• Raising our children in Lindsay and meeting wonderful people through their school years and extra-curricular activities

• Travelling to Southern Europe, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Cuba, Florida, the Canadian West Coast, the Canadian East Coast

• Dreaming of travels and opportunities yet to come

A message from Kimberly

I joined WARDS LAWYERS ^PC in 2006, bringing with me over twenty years of experience in many areas of law. I really enjoy  working closely with our clients and assisting them with all aspects of their corporate, commercial and succession/estate planning needs. I also assist with estate administration and find it particularly rewarding to help families/trustees through such a difficult time and fulfill their loved one’s last wishes.