Alice Vo

In the bustling landscape of criminal defense, Alice Vo emerges as a luminary, co-founding Platform Litigation with a zealous dedication to justice. Alice's expertise spans the gamut of criminal law, where her adeptness at navigating jury and judge-alone trials shines brightly. Her cases, often complex and high-stakes, range from defending against accusations of murder to unraveling allegations of theft, sexual assault, and drug offenses. Alice is particularly noted for her vigorous constitutional challenges, offering nuanced advice on the Charter's intricate legal terrains.

Alice's roots stretch back to Toronto, where her journey began, leading her to the prestigious halls of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia. There, she honed her advocacy skills, notably clinching the title of Best Overall Competitor in the intense Burns Moot competition. Her academic pursuits at York University, focusing on Forensic Psychology and the thorny issue of wrongful convictions, laid a solid foundation for her legal career.

2016 marked the year Alice brought her formidable talents to the legal profession, becoming a member of the bar and embarking on a path of advocacy and defense that speaks volumes of her commitment to justice.

Fluency in Vietnamese allows Alice to bridge linguistic divides, ensuring her services reach deep into the Vietnamese community, offering a lifeline to those ensnared in legal battles without a voice.

Her professional affiliations reflect her deep commitment to the legal community, including memberships in the Canadian Bar Association, Criminal Defence Advocacy Society, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, and more. These associations underscore her dedication to improving the legal landscape and her unwavering support for her peers.

Away from the courtroom's intensity, Alice is a force of nature, seeking adrenaline and adventure in equal measure. Her pursuits outside the legal realm—be it mastering Tae Kwon Do, diving from the sky or the cliff's edge, or exploring the underwater world—speak to her dynamic character. Her love for snowboarding and paragliding mirrors her approach to law: fearless, determined, and always seeking new challenges.

Alice's affinity for the Toronto Raptors and her culinary adventures around the globe reveal a person who embraces life with zest, seeking out new experiences and flavors wherever she goes.

Previous Work Experience:

• Defended individuals in both jury and judge-alone trials

• Tackled cases involving murder, drug offences, sexual assault, kidnapping, conspiracy, and theft

• Engaged in complex cases as co-counsel

• Specialized in constitutional law challenges and advice