Lissa Anderson
Customer Service Representative
Lissa Anderson joined Lancaster House in October, 2001 as Customer Service Representative. Lissa handles all customer inquiries and is the welcoming voice and face to our customers. Lissa worked previously in the financial services industry and as a Customer Service Representative for a sportswear company. She attended Seneca College in the Legal Assistant program. In her spare time, Lissa likes to bike ride, she enjoys travelling and getting together with friends.
Boris Bohuslawsky
Legal Writer/Editor
Boris Bohuslawsky is an editor and writer at Lancaster House. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Boris was called to the Ontario bar in 1998, having articled with a civil litigation firm in Toronto. After his call, Boris went on to practise as an associate in a law firm specialising in labour and employment law. Boris’ interests include history, English and Slavic literature, classical music and jazz.
Paula Chapman
Legal Writer/Editor
A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Paula was called to the Ontario bar in 1995, having articled with a labour law firm in Toronto. After her call, Paula worked briefly for Lancaster House in 1996 as a legal editor, then went on to practise as an associate in law firms specialising in labour, employment and human rights law in Toronto, Ottawa and Sudbury. Paula also practiced for several years within the legal clinic system, in the areas of human rights, disability and employment-related litigation. Prior to re-joining Lancaster House, she practiced as a partner within her own employment and litigation law firm.
Verna Gauvreau
Data Research Clerk
Verna is a Data Research Clerk in the Customer Service Department. Two evenings a week she tutors 2 young students in reading/writing English. Verna is a graduate of Sheridan College with a diploma in Secretarial Studies. Her interests include reading, figure skating, traveling and spending time with family.
Varugis George
Conference Developer
Varugis is a conference developer at Lancaster House. Since the completion of his undergraduate degree in Economics and Computer Studies from Trent University in 2003, Varugis has worked in the conference and events industry developing legal and business conferences for audiences across North America and Europe. Varugis is a former United World Colleges (UWC) scholar and an alumnus of the Red Cross Nordic UWC in Norway. In his spare time he likes to golf, read and follow all the professional sports teams in Toronto.
Nathifa Grier
Editorial Assistant
Nathifa is responsible for providing assistance to the editorial department. She holds a degree in English from the University of Toronto. Prior to joining Lancaster House Nathifa performed legal research for a large publishing company. Her interests include reading, theatre and music.
Tania Kalaboukas
Production Coordinator
As production coordinator, Tania oversees the printing, assembly and fulfillment of Lancaster House's conference materials and legal books. She is also responsible for maintaining and updating the content of the web site. Tania joined Lancaster House after graduating from the Graphic Communications Management program at Ryerson Polytechnic University. Her hobbies include reading and collecting antiques.
Lauren Kravetsky
Conference Developer
Lauren is a conference developer at Lancaster House where she focuses on developing programs and program materials. She also conducts interviews, and occasionally writes, for Lancaster House publications. Lauren completed her undergraduate degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences, at the University of Manitoba, then spent some time in South Korea teaching English. Lauren graduated from University of Victoria's Faculty of Law and articled at Pitblado LLP, a full-service firm in Winnipeg. She soon after joined Lancaster House. Lauren likes reading, going to potlucks, jazz and hip-hop music, and relaxing at the park.
Ema Lekic
Senior Production Coordinator
Ema Lekic is a senior production coordinator at Lancaster House. She studied journalism at the Faculty of Political Science in Belgrade before moving to Toronto in 1998. Ema received her BA (Honours) from University of Toronto in 2005. Her focus was on political theory and international relations, as well as art history. Ema joined Lancaster House at the beginning of 2006.
Tony Lu
Production Coordinator
Tony is a production coordinator at Lancaster House. He is a recent graduate of Ryerson University's Graphic Communications Management program. Prior to joining Lancaster House, Tony worked as a Teaching Assistant at Ryerson. He is a current member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and the Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA). Tony enjoys painting, travelling and spending time with friends.
Kristina Mark
Customer Service & Database Manager
Kristina is one of Lancaster House's latest additions and brings more than 10 years of experience to the role of Customer Service and Database Manager. At her previous company, Kristina was instrumental in developing a database publishing system, and establishing and managing the technical and customer service teams. At Lancaster House, Kristina will further develop the knowledgeable and outstanding customer service staff to ensure that all customer needs are understood and met.
When she's not at the office, you can find Kristina enjoying her time with her two young children: at the ski hill in the winter and at the cottage in the summer.
Revekka Maron
Accountant /Administrative Assistant
As Accountant, Revekka is responsible for the maintenance of the financial records as well as several other aspects of the financial management of Lancaster House. Her professional training includes a degree in economics from the Institute of Commerce, St. Petersburg and four years of the CMA program at York University. Revekka‘s interests include travel, hiking and art.
Norma Nixon
Conference Development Manager
Norma Nixon joined Lancaster House in October 2001 in the customer service and database department as a manager. She is currently working with the conference team, recruiting speakers for conferences and audio conferences. Norma brings to the job extensive experience in dealing with Legal Market databases at both publishing and leading conference development companies. Norma is an experienced Project Manager within the financial market and through her own company. Norma enjoys the theatre, antiquing, music, gardening, traveling and spending good times with friends.
Katie O'Reilly
Conference Coordinator
As conference coordinator, Katie is responsible for all logistical matters involving conferences and audio conferences, including booking venues, liaising with speakers, and organizing event details. In 2008 Katie graduated from McGill University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and soon after joined Lancaster House. Katie enjoys shopping, going to movies, and travelling.
Stephanie Payne
Data Research Clerk/Customer Service Representative
Stephanie Payne joined Lancaster House in 2006 as Customer Service Representative/ Data Research Clerk. Her responsibilities include, handling customer inquires as well as Lancaster House site licences. Stephanie is a recent York University graduate, where she received her Honours B.A. in English and Communications. She is a current member of the Toronto Vegetarian Association's communications board. Her interests include health & environmental issues, advertising and volunteering.
Matthew Powell
Production Assistant
Matthew is part of the Production team at Lancaster House. He is currently enrolled full-time at York University in the fields of History and Education. In his leisure time, Matthew enjoys volunteering at anti-violence rallies, reading literature and history, cycling and playing sports.
Vanessa Scott
Editorial Administrator
Vanessa graduated from Trinity College, University of Toronto as an English specialist and Linguistic Anthropology major. Vanessa is responsible for managing everything in the editorial department between writing and publication. An amateur lepidopterophile, she also has a soft spot for dragonflies and any kind of insect that doesn’t sting or appear unexpectedly out of a drain. Vanessa spends her free time cycling, writing, painting, sewing, and teaching crochet and knitting classes.
Kimberley Siu-Chong
Legal Writer/Editor
After graduating with high distinction from the University of Toronto (Trinity College) with a major in Criminology and a minor in Bioethics, Kimberley received her law degree cum laude from the University of Ottawa, specializing in Social Justice. She articled with a civil litigation firm in Toronto, and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2007. Kimberley is currently a legal writer and editor at Lancaster House. Her interests include reading, music, movies, and travel.
Jordan St. John
Data Research Clerk
Jordan is a Data Research Clerk for Lancaster House. Sometimes he is called upon to move particularly heavy pieces of data around the office. In 2004, through no fault of his own, he received a B.A. in English from Mount Allison University. In his spare time Jordan enjoys weightlifting, reading, writing, cooking and pretending that he can play the guitar.
Paul Wollaston
General Manager
Paul Wollaston is the General Manager at Lancaster House. He has worked for the company in a number of roles, starting as a legal editor in 1996. Paul has an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Manitoba and a law degree from Dalhousie University. Paul articled at Gowlings in Toronto in the litigation department and joined Lancaster House shortly after his call to the Ontario Bar. Paul's interests include art, architecture, and politics. Most mornings you can find Paul rowing with his teammates on Lake Ontario. He is also an avid cyclist and takes many of his holidays on his bicycle.
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