Presentation Description
Presenter: Adrienne Smith
An insightful discussion exploring the intersection of immigration and family law during separation and divorce. This session will provide professionals with a practical understanding of how immigration can impact clients navigating family breakdown, while highlighting common misconceptions, potential legal and financial implications, cross-border considerations, and the importance of early collaboration and referrals.
About the Presenter
Adrienne Smith is the founder and principal lawyer of Smith Immigration Law, a Toronto-based law firm specializing in LGBTQ2+ immigration, Federal Court litigation, and inadmissibility issues. Adrienne has been practicing exclusively in immigration and refugee law for over a decade.
Adrienne has appeared at the Supreme Court of Canada on behalf of EGALE and Rainbow Railroad, and as an expert witness before the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. She currently teaches Immigration Law at the University of Toronto, and Family Class Immigration in the immigration graduate diploma program at Queen’s Law. In 2025, Emond Publishing released the second edition of Adrienne’s book titled “Family Class Sponsorship in Canadian Immigration Law”. Adrienne is a regular speaker at immigration law conferences.
Prior to practicing as an immigration lawyer, Adrienne worked as a strategic policy advisor at IRCC’s National Headquarters in Ottawa.