GENE C - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Family Law
- Managing Partner / Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Professional and Employment Experience
Gene C. Colman has been practising family law since 1979. He founded the "Canadian Journal of Family Law," a national academic journal that publishes articles on a variety of family law matters. He is sought out by various media and legal organizations for his keen insights and opinions gained over 44 years of advocacy in family law that started even when he was a law student.
When you meet with Gene C. Colman, he listens to you as you describe your situation, and develops customized legal strategies to protect what matters most to you. Learn more about the consultation process at Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre.
The facts in my case were more complex than usual. My case was taken by Mr. Colman in a creative and skilled manner ensuring that the other party was forced to respond, and accept that there was a case to be answered.
Gene C. Colman has been very active within the movement to change federal parenting laws in favour of equal parenting principles. Along with several other advocates, he worked tirelessly towards securing an amendment to federal Bill C-78, so that the revised Divorce Act might have included a rebuttable presumption for equal shared parenting. Alas, the entrenched powers strongly resisted the movement for sensitive law reform that would have likely improved the lives of Canadian children and their parents. Still, the movement for reform continues. Read more about Colman's law reform work here.
At Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre, we provide clients in Ontario with trusted legal counsel in a wide range of family legal matters. Our extensive experience has provided us with a reputation of excellence throughout Ontario.
For more than 44 years, Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre has provided trusted legal guidance in complex family law cases to clients throughout Ontario. Whether you are involved in a contested divorce, child custody issues, spousal support proceedings or another pressing family matter, our legal team will diligently pursue your interests and needs until we obtain optimal results.
Job Titles:
- Associate / Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Titles:
- Associate / Location: Ontario, Canada
Outside of her law practice, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family. Her hobbies include hiking, softball and travelling.
Katherine Henderson has worked in the area of Family Law for over 25 years with experience in litigation as well as Collaborative Law and Mediation. Katherine comes to the firm having worked in Southern Ontario and Kawartha Lakes. She believes Family Law is not a one-size-fits-all practice - there are now different options for each personal situation. Katherine brings compassion, support and professionalism to clients as they navigate through the Family Law process.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Associate / Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Kulbir Vaid has been with the firm in various capacities since 2015. She is a partner and plays a strong leadership role with our team.
Following completion of her Bachelor's degree at Simon Fraser University, Kulbir obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the University of Leicester in 2015. Kulbir then completed a Master of Laws (LLM) at Osgoode Hall Law School. Kulbir achieved top grades in both programs and graduated with an A average.
While completing her LLB, Kulbir also volunteered with the Innocence Project of the United Kingdom, where she collaborated with other like-minded individuals to try and prove the innocence of offenders who claim that they were wrongly convicted for criminal offences. During her involvement with the Innocence Project, Kulbir realized that she enjoyed helping people and providing her legal expertise to assist with difficulties faced by others throughout their lives. Kulbir made it her goal to be the voice for those that cannot speak for themselves during difficult times in their lives.
While completing her LLM program, Kulbir worked with Gene C. Colman Family Law Centre in the role of a legal assistant. Kulbir's strong work ethic became apparent within the first few months of her employment with the firm. Kulbir then transitioned into the role of an Articling Student with the firm, a role in which Kulbir became more involved in complex family files. During her articles, Kulbir even assisted Mr. Gene C. Colman in a week-long trial, for which she was commended and recognized for her hard work.
Kulbir is a dedicated, detail-oriented, and client-focused lawyer. Kulbir transitioned into the role of Associate Counsel following her call to the Ontario Bar in 2017. Kulbir now has primary carriage of several complex family files and continues to excel with her familiarity particularly in custody, access, and child protection cases. Kulbir is a zealous advocate for fathers deprived of maximum contact with their children (especially young children) and hopes to assist such individuals by being their voice against uncooperative co-parenting partners.
In addition to her academic and professional success, Kulbir is a member of a large family, and she understands the importance of maintaining and nurturing strong familial connections. Kulbir's strong work ethic and values will no doubt assist her in pursuing her goal of practicing as a family lawyer here in Ontario.