BEFORE WE BEGIN, Yameena please tell us a little bit about yourself. How did you start your firm?
My journey began unexpectedly with a termination from my dream job in April 2022. It was a shocking turn of events that forced me into a period of introspection lasting six months. During this time, I seriously contemplated leaving the legal field due to the challenges I faced as a young, racialized woman. The negative experiences I had during my articles and as an associate left me questioning if law was the right path for me.
After much reflection, I decided to give the legal profession one final chance, but on my own terms. Starting my own law firm wasn't initially about a passion for entrepreneurship or immigration law; it was a last-ditch effort to see if I could find my place in the legal world. I saw it as the only avenue I hadn't explored, and I was determined to give it a try.