Meet Our Team
Jacques Tjonasan
PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER
Jacques is the Principal and Founder of Accounting for Law. Jacques utilizes his 25+ years of industry experience to oversee all aspects of the company, ensuring that all clients’ needs are met at every level. Jacques takes the hands-on approach and specializes in all services we provide.
Alma Vasquez
AFL PARTNER
Alma has over 20 years of experience in managing law firms’ financial records. Alongside Alma’s extensive knowledge of many of the legal software, she has a degree and specialization in Accounting. Alma has expertise in preparing timely and accurate financial reports, monthly reconciliations for trust and general accounts, preparation and submission of T4’s, accounts payable, invoicing, collections and analysis. Alma goes the extra mile to instill confidence in her clients.
Tina Globocki
AFL PARTNER
Tina’s experience spans over twenty plus years in the legal industry, working first as a Legal Assistant and Office Manager and then as a Legal Bookkeeper. Tina has developed a passion for the field, which has driven her to become proficient with PCLaw, Cosmolex, QuickBooks Desktop, and QuickBooks Online. Tina specializes in Law Society compliance and Law Society Spot Audits as well as legal office management and organization. Tina manages the AFL offices in Georgina.
Yvonne Parry
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & PAYROLL
Yvonne is our Director of Operations & Payroll Specialist. She is a certified Payroll Compliance Practitioner and she brings great value to the team with her background in Project Management and Payroll. Yvonne has a clear understanding of the importance of law firms having a financial peace of mind and being compliant with the LSO and CRA. Yvonne is our main CRA liaison. She takes pride in her ability to problem solve, multi-task, and being a great leader. Her excellent communication skills and comprehensive payroll knowledge make her an asset to the team.
Diagnora Tiamo
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
Diagnora has over 18 years of experience working as an Office Manager/Accounting for various boutique firms. She has been responsible for the internal AFL administrative duties. Her responsibilities include billing, account payables and receivables, client intake, scheduling appointments and client communication. Diagnora is instrumental in making sure that law firms have a quality experience with us. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Diagnora has been successful in her career by being passionate about her work and having a great attitude.
Jessica Chappelle
LEAD COSMOLEX ASSOCIATE
Jessica has over 8 years of experience with law firm administrative tasks and legal accounting softwares. With a team of her own, Jessica is a proactive, task oriented, organized, professional leader. She works well under pressure and works well within strict deadlines. Jessica specializes in Cosmolex, Ghost Practice, rebuilds and migrations, day-to-day bookkeeping services, and spot audits. Jessica is an easy going, understanding individual and focuses on creating efficiencies for clients.
Jessica has over 8 years of experience with law firm administrative tasks and legal accounting softwares. With a team of her own, Jessica is a proactive, task oriented, organized, professional leader. She works well under pressure and works well within strict deadlines. Jessica specializes in Cosmolex, Ghost Practice, rebuilds and migrations, day-to-day bookkeeping services, and spot audits. Jessica is an easy going, understanding individual and focuses on creating efficiencies for clients.
Amber Ireton
LEAD LEAP ASSOCIATE
Amber attended Centennial College’s Law Clerk Program and was subsequently hired by the law firm where she completed her job placement. That was the beginning of a 15 year career in the legal field. Having spent most of that time managing a criminal and family law office, Amber gained extensive experience with all matters pertaining to the operation of a law office, including bookkeeping and the utilization of many legal softwares. Amber is a self-motivated individual who is committed to the highest standard of administrative performance.
Selvy Krishna
SENIOR PAYROLL SPECIALIST
Slevy has 7 years of experience in processing payroll. Her history with quickbooks, and other accounting softwares proves that she is equipped for being a senior Payroll Specialist with Accounting for Law. She is self-motivated, very detail oriented and has exceptional organizational skills. Slevy is is extremely determined and self-motivated to get any task done
Jackie Shallhorn
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Jackie has over 30 years of experience in the legal industry working as an Accounting and Office Manager for both small and mid-sized Law Firms. She is a self-motivated, meticulous, organized person with excellent communication, leadership and problem solving skills. Jackie specializes in year-ends, spot audits and managerial office tasks. She continues to successfully support many Law Firms through pre and post Law Society Spot Audits and is efficient in all legal softwares.
Zvonka Hortik
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Zvonka has over 15 years of bookkeeping experience working in various legal roles. Her responsibilities have been analyzing accounts payable & receivables, financial reporting, payroll administration, and bank reconciliations. With years of experience in the field, Zvonka is well versed in many legal accounting softwares and law society compliance. She prides herself on being an analytical problem solver, a very organized and enthusiastic team member.
Janet Chapelle
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Janet spent 10 years in an Executive Director role before joining the AFL Team. Her previous business background has proven to be a great asset in learning the ins and outs of legal bookkeeping. She has acquired strong communication skills, time management and a keen eye for evaluating transactions and financial records. Janet is a quick learner and she thrives in a team environment. Her diligence, optimism, and patient personality are keys to her success.
Ruth Teal-Milligan
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
Ruth has over 30 years of experience in the bookkeeping industry, her knowledge and expertise in financial statements has made her a great addition to the team. Ruth has a passion for being organized, detail oriented and professional. She has great communication skills and iis well versed in day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, monthly trust and general reconciliations, accounting payables, billings, and credit card allocations.
Sophie Xu
PAYROLL ASSOCIATE
Sophie has over 7 years of experience in multiple positions dealing with finance. As our Payroll Associate, Sophie specializes in preparing and processing payroll, payroll reconciliation, and keeping up-to-date with government subsidy programs. She is well versed in many legal accounting softwares. Sophie enjoys analyzing and creating efficiencies when completing daily bookkeeping tasks and financial transactions. Sophie is dedicated to delivering quality performance both remotely and on-site for her clients and supports the team whenever needed.
Sakilan Thevarasa
ASSOCIATE
Sakilan has over 10 years of experience in various accounting roles such as personal and corporate tax, evaluating accounts receivables and payables, and filing HST returns. His ability to work diligently while meeting tight deadlines shows his passion for the profession. Sakilan’s emphasis on preparing accurate reports, evaluating the day-to-day trust transactions and balancing credit card allocations is a critical attribute that adds value to our team.
Kate Tavano
ASSOCIATE
Kate has over 5 years of experience working in various bookkeeping, legal assistant, and law clerk roles. Kate specializes in Real Estate. Her responsibilities have been processing Real Estate Purchases, Sales, Mortgage Refinancing, and evaluating transactions from start to completion, invoicing, and billing. Kate’s legal experience, upbeat personality, and determination makes her an asset to our team.
Kerrilea Reilly
ASSOCIATE
Kerrilea has over 10 years of experience in various bookkeeping roles. Her past experiences have helped her to become even more developed in her role today. Kerrilea prides herself on being organized, ambitious and always willing to get the job done. Kerrielea’s knowledge, experience, joyful personality, and dedication makes her an asset to our team.
Mohit Shah
ASSOCIATE
Mohit’s past work experience in Real Estate, PCLaw, Cosmolex, Annual Reporting and Monthly Reconciliations make him an ideal bookkeeper for any lawyer. His attention to detail, punctuality, dedication and communication skill makes him an asset to the team.
Susana Meza
ASSOCIATE
Susana has over 15 years of experience in legal, finance and administrative roles. Her responsibilities include day-to-day bookkeeping tasks; accounts payable, accounts payable, billing, reconciliations and trust-general transfers. She has an in-depth understanding of trust and general bank accounts, analyzing financial reports and much more..
Natalia Haskina
ASSOCIATE
Natalia has years of experience in financial accounting and legal bookkeeping. She has an in-depth understanding of full cycle accounting, reporting, government remittances, year ends and spot audits. Natalia is a go-getter, reliable, and organized team member. Her knowledge and ability to time manage and execute tasks makes her an asset to our team.
Tonya Tobin
ASSOCIATE
Tonya has a history of legal bookkeeping that spans more than 20 years. She understands what it takes for a law firm to have a financial peace of mind. As a licensed Paralegal, she understands the By-laws related to financial responsibilities of a law firm. Tonya is extremely organized, task driven and self-motivated.
Candice Baker-DeClute
ASSOCIATE
Candice With years of experience in engineering accounting, Candice has taken her transferable skills into legal bookkeeping. She prides herself on being extremely diversified, easy going and understanding. Candice has what it takes to get the job done. She understands direct and indirect business concerns, and is persistent in finding solutions. Her years of experience in legal bookkeeping alongside her encouraging and positive mindset make her a great asset to the team.
Chris Barker
ASSOCIATE
Chris has over 10 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry and has his CGA, CPA designation. He currently specializes in PC Law and Ghost Practice legal accounting software solutions. He has experience in full cycle accounting, preparing accurate and timely financial reports, performing monthly bank reconciliations, and other bookkeeping services. His thoroughness and attention to detail, along with his positive attitude and great work ethic are essential qualities that enhance the value of the team.
Claudia Sabri
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Claudia’s bookkeeping education and 20 years of experience has made her successful as a bookkeeper. Her expertise in legal softwares make rebuilds and migrations seamless for law firms. Claudia is persistent and task oriented, her responsibilities include payroll reports and journal entries, reconciliation, rebuilds and migrations.
Kaprice Tjonasan
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Jasmine St. Rose
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Jasmine has many years of bookkeeping training and experience, her ability to be positive and remain determined while meeting tight deadlines shows her passion for getting the job done. Her strengths lie within day to day bookkeeping using PC Law and Cosmolex. She possesses great problem solving skills and has a passion for completing any task.
Ana Davoodi
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Ana has over 5 years of experience in legal, finance and administrative roles. She has an in depth understanding of what it takes for a lawyer to reach their financial peace of mind. Her responsibilities include preparing timely and accurate financial reports, monthly reconciliations for trust and general accounts, preparation and submission of T4’s, accounts payable, invoicing, collections and analysis.
Damayanthy Piratheepan
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Damayanthy has years of analyzing financial statements completing data entry, billing, and credit card allocation functions. Along with day to day bookkeeping tasks, Damayanthy’s willingness to complete any assignment and remain organized, dedicated and have a positive team spirit is her strength.
Suzanne Fawcett
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Suzanne has many years of experience in bookkeeping and administrative role. Her responsibilities include preparing timely and accurate financial reports, monthly reconciliations for trust and general accounts, preparing and completing billing cycles. Suzanne is hard working and prides herself on completing task with precision and efficiency.
