Spencer Toffoli

Spencer excels in the realm of civil litigation, focusing her expertise on areas such as personal injury, employment, human rights issues, insurance coverage disputes, and defending general insurance claims. Her legal acumen has led her to represent clients effectively before the British Columbia Supreme Court, the BC Provincial Court, and numerous administrative bodies within BC, showcasing her prowess in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution methodologies like mediations and negotiations.

Driven by a fervent quest for inventive and practical legal strategies, Spencer dedicates herself to the pursuit of her clients' objectives with tenacity and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution. Her commitment to advancing her clients' interests is matched by her sensible methodology in seeking amicable resolutions.

Spencer's professional journey is anchored at Whitelaw's Victoria office, where she is well-positioned to offer superior legal assistance to the residents of Vancouver Island, alongside maintaining her practice province-wide. Her engagement with the community is manifested through her active role on the executive team of the CBA Young Lawyers Victoria section, her contributions to Whitelaw’s Diversity and Inclusion programs, and her enthusiastic participation in charity events supporting Covenant House Vancouver, the United Way, and other notable causes.

Away from her legal duties, Spencer finds joy in the company of her family, embarking on travels, skiing, and relishing the scenic beauty of the Island's outdoor life.

Her academic credentials include a J.D. from the University of Victoria obtained in 2019, preceded by a B.A. from the University of British Columbia in 2014. Since being called to the British Columbia Bar in 2020, Spencer has aligned herself with prestigious legal bodies including the Law Society of British Columbia, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Advocates Society, underscoring her commitment to legal excellence.

Spencer's scholarly contributions are notable, including co-authoring an insightful piece on contract disclaimers in insolvency proceedings, which was presented at the ARIL conference in Montréal in February 2019. Furthermore, her analysis of ongoing challenges for employers navigating mandatory vaccine policies and her insights into the dynamics of insurance coverage disputes in the context of Supreme Court of Canada rulings, underscore her thought leadership and expertise in commercial litigation and employment law.