Herschel’s thoughtful, discreet and creative approach to solving family law disputes has earned him the respect of his peers as demonstrated by the fact that he is one of Ontario’s most relied upon family law mediators and arbitrators. He successfully mediates hundreds of disputes every year and is frequently called upon by other members of the Family Law Bar to assist in solving difficult problems. Herschel recently developed a model for private case management allowing counsel and their clients’ speedy and efficient management and dispute resolution.

Herschel has been named one of Canada’s Best Lawyers every year since the ranking was established in 1996 and is consistently ranked by Lexpert as a leading practitioner in Family Law. He is a frequent author and lecturer for such groups as Osgoode Hall Law School, the Advocates’ Society, the Ontario Bar Association and various universities in Ontario.

Erin capitalizes on her Masters of Social Work and family law experience to represent her clients' best interests. This foundation has given her a broad insight and skill set in navigating the human dynamics within conflict resolution and a keen sensitivity in parenting issues. Erin has experience drafting all forms of domestic contracts. She acts for clients in high conflict and complex support, property, and custody and access matters at all levels of court, in negotiation and in mediation and arbitration. Erin has co-authored numerous papers, articles, and a book chapter (part of Evidence in Family Law), and is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Advocates’ Society.

During law school, Erin was actively involved in the student legal clinic, Downtown Legal Services in the Family Law Division as a caseworker and an executive board member. Erin has also volunteered in community work with Camp Oochigeas, and as a Board member of the Creative Preschool of East Toronto. Erin completed her Social Work practicums at The Hospital for Sick Children and the Office of the Children's Lawyer.

Erin has three children, and enjoys running and travelling in her spare time.

Carolina graduated from York University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Political Science and went on to obtain her Master of Arts in Political Science in 2010. Upon the completion of her graduate studies, Carolina obtained her law degree from the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in 2015, where she was named the Dean’s Fellow. She undertook her Social Justice Fellowship with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic in 2014. While attending law school, Carolina became involved in the Family Law Project with Pro Bono Students Canada, and has assisted low-income clients in a variety of matters with the Legal Assistance of Windsor. She also clerked for the Honourable Justice Barry Tobin of the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor.

Carolina has a keen interest in mediation and negotiation and to further her studies, she attended the executive education program on Mediation and Negotiation at Harvard Law School in 2013.

Carolina is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and the Advocates’ Society. In her downtime, Carolina is a marathoner and tri-sport enthusiast.