Venessa Sectakof
About Venessa Sectakof
Venessa Sectakof is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2026. Venessa Sectakof is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Family Law
Current Firm: Normandin Chris LLP
Education: University of Toronto, J.D., graduated 2021 and University of Toronto, J.D., graduated 2021
Location: Toronto, ON
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