AITKEN ROBERSTON - Key Persons

Adriana Dong

ad..@fightthecharges.com

Job Titles:

Paralegal

Adriana works at Aitken Robertson as a Comptroller, supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of the firm. Adriana is also heavily involved with our customized software development and implementation. I was born in Tianjin, China. Tianjin is a major seaport and gateway to Beijing and is one of the four national central cities of China, with a total population of over 15 million. While in China, I attended Tsing Hua University, one of the two top universities in China. It is considered as the Chinese equivalent to M.I.T. I received a five-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis at Tsing Hua University. Upon graduation, I worked at various Import & Export Textile/Garment companies. I immigrated to Canada in the year 2001 and was employed by the Hudson's Bay Company as a Global Sourcing and Production Manager-Ladies Wear. Later, I received the CSI Canadian Securities Course certificate by successfully completing the Canadian Securities Course - specified for professional investment. I later obtained my paralegal diploma at Sir Sandford Fleming College with an overall 4.0 GPA. While taking the paralegal program, I received the Emond Montgomery Publications Award presented for academic achievement on completion of the first year of the paralegal program as a top student. Upon graduating from Fleming College, I was on the President's Honour Roll as the top graduate in the paralegal program. I work at Aitken Robertson as a Comptroller, supervising the quality of accounting and financial reporting of the firm. I am also heavily involved with our customized software development and implementation. I have a good sense of customer service, excellent problem solving skills, and excellent planning, organizational & competencies together with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet tough deadlines. I volunteered to work as a Treasurer for the Peterborough Rugby Club for over 5 years, prepared the annual budgets and maintained the club's accounts in surplus. I like to travel and to watch spy movies. I am also very good at finding information from Google. Some of my favourite movies include the Jason Bourne series. I have been to almost every place Jason Bourne has been. My husband Richard hopes that Jason never visits Mars! I am a very good cook. As per our office staff, my pizza tastes even better than local Italian restaurants'. This is maybe because I apply my chemistry lab skills in cooking! Adriana Dong is a paralegal and is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.

Aitken Robertson

Aitken Robertson operates in a team oriented manner. All of our lawyers are constantly collaborating with their colleagues, as well as the firm's paralegals, clerks, administrators, and law students. The firm's founder, Richard Aitken, personally mentors and advises each lawyer on an ongoing basis. In over three decades of practising criminal law he has defended clients with a wide range of charges, including: Only a few steps away from the North York Ontario Court of Justice, Aitken Robertson proudly provides the community with a team of experienced, supportive, and affordable criminal trial lawyers. Aitken Robertson prides itself on providing affordable and transparent legal services. We believe someone's financial situation should not prevent them from hiring experienced criminal defence lawyers for support. That is why we gladly offer a flat fee billing system, so clients know the full cost of their defence before they decide to hire us. We are also willing to work with clients to design individualized interest free payment plans, so that the fee can be covered over a period of time instead of all at once. Meet with an Aitken Robertson lawyer for a free 30-minute consultation to find out how we can support you in fighting your charges and how we can ensure our services are affordable in your circumstances. Alternatively, we are happy to meet with you via telephone, Zoom, or Google Meet.