Sahar El-Kotob
Associate
Sahar is in our Family Law Group, assisting clients with custody, marriage, and separation matters, including representation in court. She prioritizes regular, frank communication to help clients navigate difficult transitions with realistic expectations.
Areas of Expertise
Litigation, Mediation, Arbitration & Collaborative
Appeals
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2021)
J.D., University of Windsor (2020)
B.A. (Hons.), Western University (2015)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2021)
J.D., University of Windsor (2020)
B.A. (Hons.), Western University (2015)
Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2021)
J.D., University of Windsor (2020)
B.A. (Hons.), Western University (2015)
Awards and Recognition
Middlesex Family Law Association's "Rising Star Award" (2024)
Members, Board of Directors, LIFE*SPIN (2022)
J.W. Whiteside Award, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2020)
Student Leadership Bursary, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2019)
Barbara Gesell-Ferreira Memorial Award, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2018)
Deans Honour List, University of Western Ontario (2015)
Awards and Recognition
Middlesex Family Law Association's "Rising Star Award" (2024)
Members, Board of Directors, LIFE*SPIN (2022)
J.W. Whiteside Award, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2020)
Student Leadership Bursary, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2019)
Barbara Gesell-Ferreira Memorial Award, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2018)
Deans Honour List, University of Western Ontario (2015)
Awards and Recognition
Middlesex Family Law Association's "Rising Star Award" (2024)
Members, Board of Directors, LIFE*SPIN (2022)
J.W. Whiteside Award, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2020)
Student Leadership Bursary, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2019)
Barbara Gesell-Ferreira Memorial Award, University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2018)
Deans Honour List, University of Western Ontario (2015)
Selected Presentations and Publications
Seminar: Family Business Fundamentals: Things You Need to Know, November 2024
Important Family Law Considerations When Gifting Money to Adult Children for Home Purchases, October 2024 Speed
Networking with BIWOC Law Students, March 2021
Middle Eastern Women in the Law, November 2021
Selected Presentations and Publications
Seminar: Family Business Fundamentals: Things You Need to Know, November 2024
Important Family Law Considerations When Gifting Money to Adult Children for Home Purchases, October 2024 Speed
Networking with BIWOC Law Students, March 2021
Middle Eastern Women in the Law, November 2021
Selected Presentations and Publications
Seminar: Family Business Fundamentals: Things You Need to Know, November 2024
Important Family Law Considerations When Gifting Money to Adult Children for Home Purchases, October 2024 Speed
Networking with BIWOC Law Students, March 2021
Middle Eastern Women in the Law, November 2021
Memberships
Director, LIFE*SPIN
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
Director, LIFE*SPIN
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Memberships
Director, LIFE*SPIN
Ontario Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association
Middlesex Law Association
Compassionate and Willing to Advocate for Others
Sahar El-Kotob is a member of the Family Law Group in Lerners' London office. Understanding the nuanced nature of family-related legal issues, she assists her clients with matters relating to custody, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. She also protects their interests at court when disputes go to trial.
“I find family law to be a space where I can provide support to people who are transitioning through a really difficult time in their life,” explains Sahar.
Having worked extensively with NGOs prior to law school, Sahar continues to prioritize volunteering in the community. She is a Board of Director at LIFE*SPIN, a registered charity in London led by sole-support mothers with the goal of alleviating
Growing up in Lebanon, Sahar developed an avid love of sea life and a deep passion for skiing. When looking to unwind, she enjoys hot yoga classes.
Sahar El-Kotob is a member of the Family Law Group in Lerners' London office. Understanding the nuanced nature of family-related legal issues, she assists her clients with matters relating to custody, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. She also protects their interests at court when disputes go to trial.
“I find family law to be a space where I can provide support to people who are transitioning through a really difficult time in their life,” explains Sahar.
Maintaining regular and frank communication with clients is a priority to Sahar. “As a family lawyer, I need to manage hard discussions with clients, because sometimes I’m delivering bad news. So, managing expectations is a big part of my role,” she says.
Having worked extensively with NGOs prior to law school, Sahar continues to prioritize volunteering in the community. She is a Board of Director at LIFE*SPIN, a registered charity in London led by sole-support mothers with the goal of alleviating poverty in the community. She is also heavily involved with mentoring at Lerners.
Growing up in Lebanon, Sahar developed an avid love of sea life and a deep passion for skiing. When looking to unwind, she enjoys hot yoga classes.
Sahar El-Kotob is a member of the Family Law Group in Lerners' London office. Understanding the nuanced nature of family-related legal issues, she assists her clients with matters relating to custody, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. She also protects their interests at court when disputes go to trial.
“I find family law to be a space where I can provide support to people who are transitioning through a really difficult time in their life,” explains Sahar.
Maintaining regular and frank communication with clients is a priority to Sahar. “As a family lawyer, I need to manage hard discussions with clients, because sometimes I’m delivering bad news. So, managing expectations is a big part of my role,” she says.
Having worked extensively with NGOs prior to law school, Sahar continues to prioritize volunteering in the community. She is a Board of Director at LIFE*SPIN, a registered charity in London led by sole-support mothers with the goal of alleviating poverty in the community. She is also heavily involved with mentoring at Lerners.
Growing up in Lebanon, Sahar developed an avid love of sea life and a deep passion for skiing. When looking to unwind, she enjoys hot yoga classes.
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