Maria is a resourceful, problem solver adept at understanding different points of view throughout negotiations. Maria has extensive experience advising upon, drafting and negotiating sales and marketing agreements, mergers and acquisition agreements, and distribution and manufacturing agreements. 

Maria is known for her sharp attention to detail and her ability to quickly immerse herself in new projects. Clients value the way she can cut through complexity—identifying the underlying business issues and translating the legal considerations into straightforward, practical advice. With years of experience as in-house counsel and as a former Vice President at Canon, Maria brings both legal acumen and business insight to the table. Clients and colleagues alike find this especially beneficial as Maria simultaneously wears both a legal and business hat. Her diverse background allows her to approach matters from multiple angles, offering clients guidance that is both strategic and grounded in real-world experience.

Education:​

• University of Ottawa (LLB) 1978
• University of Ottawa (B.Sc.) 1975