Frances M. Wood, Partner   Areas of Practice: Family Law, Civil Litigation         Frances was called to the bar in 1998 after obtaining her law degree at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and a further degree at the University of New Brunswick. Since 2000, Frances has practiced Family Law and Civil Litigation in the Region of Peel. Frances has appeared before all levels of court except the Supreme Court of Canada, and has conducted trials and appeals in both Family Law and Civil Litigation. Frances is a former President of the Peel Law Association, and currently sits on the Executive of the County and District Law Presidents Association. She is Vice-Chair of the Board of LibraryCo and is a member of the Advocates' Society. Frances sits as a Dispute Resolution Officer in the Region of Peel as well as a Deputy Judge of the Small Claims Court.       Contacts Email: frankie@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone: (905) 362-2384   Assistant Josephine Casey | Email: josephine@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone: (905) 362-2384               Rachel K. White, Partner   Areas of Practice: Family Law, Criminal Law         Rae obtained her B.A. in Native Studies and Anthropology from Trent University and her LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. After articling at a downtown law firm, Rae was called to the bar in 2000. Since then, she has worked in both Huntsville and in the Region of Peel, building and establishing her practice primarily in the areas of Family and Criminal Law. Rae is currently on the executive of the Peel Law Association.       Contacts Email: rae@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone: (905) 362-2384   Assistant Mellissa Dadwah | Email: mellissa@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone (905) 362-2384               Jennifer Gold, Partner   Areas of Practice: Family Law, Wills and Estates         Jennifer obtained her B.A. Hons from York University and went on to study law at Osgoode Hall. After articling at a downtown law firm, she was called to the Bar in 2002. Since then, Jennifer has worked in the Region of Peel with her primary practice areas being Family Law, and Wills and Estates. Jennifer represents clients involved in litigation as well as in out of court negotiations. Jennifer is a long standing member of the Peel Law Association.       Contacts Email: jennifer@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone: (905) 362-2384   Assistant Mellissa Dadwah | Email: mellissa@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone (905) 362-2384               Mahvish H. Mian, Associate   Areas of Practice: Family Law         Mahvish obtained her B.A. in psychology at York University and went on to complete her LL.B. at Osgoode Hall Law School. After articling with the Department of Justice and Public Prosecution Service of Canada, she was called to the Bar in 2008. Mahvish practiced as a Federal Crown with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada subsequent to her call and even completed a secondment with the Tax section of the Department of Justice during her time with the federal government. Mahvish joined Wood, White and Gold in 2011 and has been practicing primarily in the area of family law since that time. In her spare time, Mahvish volunteers as a community mediator on two separate rosters in Toronto and Durham Region. She is also a current member of the Peel Law Association.       Contacts Email: mahvish@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone: (905) 362-2384               Leah Simeone, Associate   Areas of Practice: Family Law         Leah graduated with a Honours degree in History from Queen’s University  before receiving her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2011.  When she was awarded her law degree, she was also granted the Social Justice Option and the Dean’s Award for excellence. Leah then articled with the Ministry of the Attorney General until her call to the bar in June 2012.  Leah is a member of the Pro Bono Lawyers of Canada, Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, Toronto Lawyers Association, the Peel Law Association and the Women’s Legal Education Action Fund (LEAF).  Leah joined Wood White and Gold in 2013, practicing primarily family law.  Leah looks forward to providing understanding legal guidance to her clients.       Contacts Email: leah@woodwhitegold.ca | Phone: (905) 362-2384