About
Olivia (Liv to friends and clients) is an Ontario lawyer serving clients with Family Law, Civil Litigation, and Business Law matters.
Called to the Bar in 2025, Liv’s practice spans private practice, community legal clinics, pro bono work, and extensive hands-on legal training, including with the Community Justice Collective. Before law school, she spent twenty years in advocacy, operations, and strategic consulting for corporate and nonprofit clients.
A community organizer and entrepreneur, Liv has experience launching small and medium-sized businesses, sole proprietorships, and grassroots collectives across sectors from arts and fashion to fintech. She brings practical expertise in governance, marketing, e-commerce, risk management, and commercial litigation.
Committed to accessible justice, Liv offers flexible fee arrangements to help clients resolve legal issues regardless of financial means including limited-scope retainers, flat fees, and contingency pricing (she only gets paid if you do).
She holds a Political Science BA from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor from the Lincoln Alexander School of Law. In addition to operating Coombe Legal, she serves as a Family Law Associate with Sher Legal. She is licensed as a Barrister & Solicitor with the Law Society of Ontario and insured by LAWPRO .
Liv can assist you with:
Family Law (i.e. Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Cohabitation Agreements)
Civil Litigation (i.e. Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation)
Business Law matters (i.e. Starting a business, Contract Drafting & Review)
Independent Legal Advice
Unique or unusual legal problems
Awards:
2025 Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Award - Royal Society of Canada
2023 Recognition for Trans Activism & Advocacy - Canadian Association of 2SLGBTQIA+ Lawyers
2023 Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award - Pro Bono Students Canada