PAPPIN LAW - Key Persons


Adam Pappin

Originally a maritime lawyer for the State of Queensland in Australia, Adam's legal career has covered almost every field of legal practice in four different countries (Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand). His work outside of legal practice has been just as diverse, with his jobs including: International commercial pilot International scuba instructor Police officer in Hawaii Federal officer with the US Department of Homeland Security Commissioned Army Reserve Officer - Royal Australian Artillery University tutor - Australia Heavy industry mechanic and auto body technician in Canada Senior Injury Adjuster for ICBC College instructor - Japan

Kazuyo Sugiyama

Kaz is the firm's paralegal and office manager and has worked in the legal field since 2000. She is also a certified interpreter, a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (Canada) and Senior Certified Professional accredited by the Society for Human Resource Management (USA). Prior to her legal career, Kaz was a teacher and has taught students at every level, from elementary to university, and also special education.

Maxwell Pappin

Max grew up on the island of Maui and graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology. He holds Juris Doctor degrees from both Canada (University of Windsor) and the United States (University of Detroit - Mercy).