I was driven to pursue the profession of law because I am fascinated by human stories and our capacity for resilience. I view the opportunity to help someone with their legal issue as a great privilege.
About Vanessa Fiorillo
Vanessa joined the Weir Bowen team after completing a clerkship with the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. She is driven by the desire to improve their lives of her clients, with a particular interest in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury cases.
Throughout her career, Vanessa has gained extensive experience in both oral and written advocacy, which she brings to every case. Her dedication to her clients and her profession is evident in her commitment to achieving positive outcomes. She strives to comprehend her clients’ lived experiences, keep them informed on the progression of their claims, and empower them to make decisions.
Outside of work, Vanessa is an avid photographer, loves spending time with her loved ones, traveling, and entertaining her senior dog. Additionally, she finds joy in exploring local restaurants and indulging her creative side through painting.
Education
2014 - Bachelor of Arts – University of Alberta
2018 – Juris Doctor – University of Alberta
Bar Admission
Law Society of Alberta, 2019
Professional Associations
Canadian Bar Association
Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
Edmonton Bar Association
American Association for Justice
INDIGENOUS LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The lands on which Edmonton sits and the North Saskatchewan River that runs through it have been the sites of natural abundance, ceremony and culture, travel and rest, relationship building, making, and trading for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial. Edmonton is located within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Metis homelands and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations such as the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuline (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux) and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Weir Bowen acknowledges the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.