Hannah Lindy

Hannah, a seasoned lawyer specializing in immigration and refugee matters, anchors her practice in Vancouver after honing her skills in Toronto at a premier immigration law firm alongside Lorne Waldman. Her transition to Larlee Rosenberg marked a significant step in her career, where she now offers comprehensive services across the spectrum of immigration, refugee, and citizenship law. Hannah's expertise extends to representing clients in the Federal Court and across all levels of the Immigration and Refugee Board.

Her legal practice is diverse, providing guidance on obtaining temporary and permanent residency in Canada, which encompasses humanitarian and compassionate grounds, family sponsorships, economic applications, refugee claims, pre-removal risk assessments, and removal proceedings. Hannah is adept at navigating the intricate landscape of admissibility issues and citizenship revocation. With a keen focus on gender-based refugee claims, Hannah is committed to supporting the LGBTQ community through various immigration and refugee challenges.

Hannah's legal acumen was sharpened during her time at the University of British Columbia's law school, where she engaged as a board member of the UBC Law Review, undertook research assistantships, and gained valuable experience as a judicial intern at the Provincial Court of British Columbia. Before embarking on her legal education, Hannah's international experience included working in Tokyo for one of Japan's leading law firms, enhancing her global perspective and proficiency in Japanese.

Her academic credentials are robust, with a JD from the University of British Columbia in 2016, preceded by a BA from the same institution in 2005, and a Diploma from Waseda University in Japan in 2004. Hannah's professional journey is recognized with bar admissions in British Columbia (2020) and Ontario (2017, currently inactive).

In her professional life, Hannah is an active participant in the legal community, holding memberships with the Law Society of British Columbia, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL), and the Refugee Lawyers Association. Through her diverse experiences and deep commitment to her clients, Hannah stands out as a dedicated advocate for those navigating the complex terrain of immigration and refugee law.