Biography
Tisha Hasan is a lawyer with Cheadles LLP and practices in the area of family law. Her practice includes child protection and custody disputes.
Tisha graduated with her Juris Doctor from the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law in 2021. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto double majoring in Criminology and Equity studies with a focus on disability and critical race theory. Tisha also holds a minor in Woman and Gender Studies.
Originally from Toronto, Tisha moved to Thunder Bay to pursue her interests in equity and social justice. Her passion is to advocate for marginalized groups and for individuals who are unable to advocate for themselves such as families and children in crisis. As a summer and placement student at Cheadles LLP, Tisha assisted in various family law matters. She understands that individuals, families and children face many challenges when entering the legal system. Tisha strives to be a compassionate, empathetic, committed and fearless advocate for her clients.
Tisha is also a passionate advocate of inclusion, community capacity building and promotion of individuals with disabilities. She is a volunteer with the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto and runs monthly programs for adults with disabilities. She is also a board member of Community Living Thunder Bay, which endeavours to promote the rights and quality of life of persons with intellectual disabilities.
Tisha is an amateur foody and enjoys cooking, reading, painting, playing board games and spending time with family and friends.
Community Involvement
- Board Member – Community Living Thunder Bay
- Chair – Lakehead University Student’s Union
- Volunteer – Down Syndrome Association of Toronto
Bar Admission
Education
- 2017 – University of Toronto – HBA
- 2021 – Lakehead University – JD
Biography
Karson joined Cheadles LLP as an Associate Lawyer in 2021. He practices in multiple areas of law including real estate, wills and estates, and corporate commercial. As a law student, Karson completed his Practice Placement and worked during the summer, with Cheadles LLP.
Karson was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario and is proud to call the District of Thunder Bay home. In 2012, he first completed a diploma in welding at Confederation College and then continued his education at Lakehead University where he attained an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree. He then joined the class of 2021 at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law at Lakehead University, successfully obtaining a Juris Doctor.
While obtaining his law degree, Karson took part in the Ontario Trial Lawyers Moot, where he and his team placed first in the mock trial competition, bringing home the OTLA Cup to Lakehead University. He also volunteered for Pro Bono Students Canada, where he created a brochure to help community members navigate the legal system after the tragic loss of a loved one.
Outside of his career, Karson enjoys a healthy active lifestyle and loves spending time with family and friends. He especially likes to take part in many of the activities Thunder Bay has to offer, such as snowboarding, mountain biking and playing hockey.
Professional Associations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Thunder Bay Law Association
Community Involvement
- Board Member – Thunder Bay Boys and Girls Club
- Volunteer – Dew Drop Inn
- Volunteer – Pro Bono Students Canada (2019 – 2020)
Bar Admission
2021 (Ontario)
Education
- 2021 – Lakehead University – JD
- 2018 – Lakehead University – HB Comm
- 2012 – Confederation College – Diploma (Welding)
Biography
Jeremy is an associate lawyer at Cheadles LLP and a member of the firm’s litigation team. He assists clients with contractual matters, labour and employment issues, construction claims, property disputes, and estate litigation. Jeremy is committed to providing his clients with cost-efficient legal services, and he works closely with them to address their unique situations.
A proud Thunder Bayer, Jeremy first joined Cheadles LLP as a summer student while in law school. He then articled with the firm before being called to the Bar of Ontario.
Jeremy earned his law degree at the University of Ottawa, graduating with distinction in 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, summa cum laude, from the University of North Dakota. Attending on an athletic scholarship, Jeremy was a member of North Dakota’s Division I golf team. He served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons.
In his free time, Jeremy enjoys golfing, cheering on his Toronto Maple Leafs, and spending time with his family and friends.
Professional Associations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Thunder Bay Law Association
- The Advocates’ Society
Community Involvement
- Director – Thunder Bay District Golf Association
- Director – Fort William Country Club
- Member – Construction Association of Thunder Bay
Bar Admission
Education
- 2022 – University of Ottawa – Juris Doctor, cum laude
- 2019 – University of North Dakota – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, summa cum laude
Biography
Bill’s practice began with Cheadles after law school and continued for over three decades, until his retirement.
Family Law, Insolvency, and Management side Labour and employment law were the principal areas of his practice. Bill has advocated for many clients in his career, and in doing so, appeared before all levels of Courts in Ontario, including appellate Courts to the Ontario Court of Appeal, as well as before the Ontario Labour Relations Board, WSIAT, and Arbitration panels.
Educational Background
- Studied at University of Western Ontario now Western University for pre-law studies
- LL.B. — University of Ottawa
- Barrister and Solicitor – Law Society of Ontario
Professional Associations
Bill is a member of the Litigation and Law Practice sections of the American Bar Association, the Law Society of Upper Canada, and a member of the Advocates’ Society and the Thunder Bay Law Association
Community Involvement
Bill’s personal time focuses on many and varied largely outdoors activities befitting his residency situate in the outdoor paradise we call Northwestern Ontario. Currently Bill is the Commander of the Lakehead Division, Canadian Power Squadron both expanding his personal knowledge of boating through the excellent courses offered by the Squadron which he provides direction and guidance. The Northern Light Campers Association has elected Bill as its President to advocate on behalf of the Association’s interests in one of the most pristine wilderness areas in North America. Muskie and Pike are the fish he likes to seek out in his outdoor adventures. Bill is keenly interested in the traditional life of Canadians and their proximity to and reliance on the land and all its creatures. Bill enjoys downhill skiing, hiking, snowmobiling, canoeing, and other modes of accessing the wild.
Bill is a past Director of the Hogarth-Westmount Hospital. He is the Past-President of the United Way of Thunder Bay, Past Vice-President of Junior Achievement, and a former Treasurer of Nor’West Gyro.
