Vladi is an experienced civil and regulatory litigator with a proven track record of success in the courtroom. Vladi takes a thorough and tenacious approach to her cases. She excels at mastering the granular details and evidence that tell her clients’ stories in a compelling manner. At the same time, she sees the big picture strategy that will drive toward the desired result, whether that may be a determination by the Court or a negotiated settlement.

Vladi’s expertise spans a wide array of industries and all manner of disputes. She is adept at tackling complex cases involving detailed valuations and medical or scientific evidence. As lead counsel, she has successfully obtained rare remedies and won “close cases” at trial, including the determination that a written and signed contract was void on the basis of the doctrine of non est factum, and the reversal of a decision of a University to expel a student despite the usual deference afforded to universities’ academic functions.

Vladi represents individuals and businesses of all sizes involved in litigation before the Superior Court of Justice (including the Commercial List), the Divisional Court, the Court of Appeal, and professional regulatory tribunals. Vladi also acts for clients involved in confidential arbitral proceedings. Vladi assists clients involved in all stages of litigation, from pre-litigation advice and investigation through settlement and final appeals. She has appeared as lead counsel before all levels of Court in Ontario, including on appeals and judicial reviews before the Court of Appeal and Divisional Court.

Vladi’s commitment to advocacy began during law school at McGill University. She was recognized as the Best Oralist in the Faculty of Law’s Dean’s Moot, and was a member of the mooting team that won the prize for the best written submissions. She also acted as the Director of Student Advocacy of the Legal Information Clinic at McGill.

Prior to founding Ivanov Katz LLP, Vladi was a sole practitioner litigator, having established a thriving practice in January 2022. She was previously a partner at Ross Nasseri LLP, a leading litigation boutique. Vladi also previously practiced as a lawyer and articled in the litigation department of McCarthy Tétrault LLP.

Education

BCL/LLB, McGill University Faculty of Law, 2014
University of Hong Kong Faculty of Law, Exchange Semester, Fall 2013
BA (First Class Honours), McGill University, 2010

Vladi has spoken in continuing professional development programs on advocacy and litigation issues. She has volunteered as a coach and judge in student moot programs, and is committed to supporting and mentoring aspiring lawyers and junior members of the litigation bar.

Throughout her career, Vladi has provided hundreds of hours of pro bono legal services. For many years, she volunteered regularly at the Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Advice Hotline, and continues to take on select matters on a pro bono basis. She has also secured the acquittal of a criminal accused on a summary conviction offence before the Ontario Court of Justice on a pro bono basis.

Affiliations & Memberships

Law Society of Ontario (called in 2015)
The Advocates’ Society
Ontario Bar Association