Watson Goepel LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Immigration Law

Biography

Anita, Associate Counsel at Watson Goepel, has been recognized since 2025 for her exemplary work in Immigration Law.

Her immigration practice is informed by her extensive background, including her role as Assistant Deputy Chair of the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board, where she skillfully handles a variety of immigration matters, including hearings before the Immigration and Refugee Board and Federal Court.

In addition, Anita has over 25 years of experience in the public sector, including a decade as Director General, of Treaties and Aboriginal Government Negotiations West, for the former Department of Indigenous & Northern Affairs.

This recognition underscores her exceptional ability as a negotiator, consensus builder, and problem solver, and highlights her dedication to providing outstanding legal counsel in both Aboriginal and Immigration law.

Watson Goepel LLP

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Italian

  • British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 1985

  • Access Pro Bono COVID-19 Telephone Response Clinic - Volunteer
  • Jane Rowan Society, Little Flower Academy, Vancouver - Director
  • Finnegan Ball Committee, Vancouver College Parents Association - Sponsorship Chair
  • British Columbia Council of Administrative Tribunals - Member
  • Canadian Council of Administrative Tribunals - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Law Society of British Columbia - Member
  • Italian
  • British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 1985
  • Access Pro Bono COVID-19 Telephone Response Clinic - Volunteer
  • Jane Rowan Society, Little Flower Academy, Vancouver - Director
  • Finnegan Ball Committee, Vancouver College Parents Association - Sponsorship Chair
  • British Columbia Council of Administrative Tribunals - Member
  • Canadian Council of Administrative Tribunals - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Law Society of British Columbia - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Immigration Law

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