Legal Team
Working Together For You
Patti Macdonald
Lawyer Since 2004
Education:
BA with Distinction, University of Lethbridge, 1996
LLB, University of Alberta, 2003
Practice Areas:
Commercial Lending, Real Estate, & Corporate and Commercial Law
I’ve been practicing law for 20 years in Edmonton, including over 5 years as a managing partner in a mid-size Alberta firm. My favorite part of practice is helping real people to understand legal issues and to help them navigate their way through real estate and business transactions. As a sailor and a leader, I recognize that to make progress, everyone needs to know the destination and play a part in navigating the way there. The longest, most difficult route is often not the best one; nor is the familiar route the only option. I often prefer the shortest route between where we are today and where we need to be, and clients appreciate that approach.
“Fit” to me means designing the firm to fit the ever-changing needs of clients – more technology, more convenience, more simplicity.
Nancy Strong
Lawyer Since 2013
Education:
BComm with Distinction, University of Alberta, 1996
JD, University of Alberta, 2012
Practice Areas:
Wills and Estates, Commercial Lending, Real Estate, & Corporate and Commercial Law
I came to the practice of law as a second career after decades of operations and customer service management. I always wanted to be a lawyer “when I grew up” and having kids of my own reminded me of that goal. For me, being a lawyer is in part about using both logic and creativity to solve problems but more than that, being a lawyer for me is about serving clients. I always feel like I have done my job when clients tell me that they understood the transaction, in some cases “for the first time.”
“Fit” to me means communication. Listening to clients, understanding their needs, and figuring out where we fit in with their life and their plans and then making that happen.
Arjun Deol
Lawyer Since 2021
Education:
BA Commerce, MacEwan University, 2015
JD, University of Alberta, 2020
Practice Areas:
Commercial Lending, Real Estate, & Corporate and Commercial Law
I am a tech-savvy lawyer, specializing in guiding business owners through legal complexities to help them expand and thrive. Outside the legal realm, I maintain an active lifestyle, participating in CrossFit training and martial arts, instilling values of discipline and perseverance into my practice. Leveraging my skills and passion for technology, I provide unique solutions and insights to ensure a value-driven approach tailored to each client’s needs. In addition, being fluent in Punjabi allows me to effectively communicate and serve a diverse range of clients.
“Fit” to me means balancing mental clarity and self-acceptance, which underpins my legal practice, fostering open communication and empathy. I take pride in delivering exceptional legal service, guiding clients through challenges, and helping businesses succeed with care and dedication. With an unwavering commitment to my clients’ success, I am ready to serve at Fit Law.
Jessica Ansell
Lawyer Since 2021
Education:
BA Honors with First Class Honors, University of Alberta, 2017
JD, University of Alberta, 2020
Practice Areas:
Wills and Estates, Commercial Lending, Real Estate, & Corporate and Commercial Law
As a former U of A varsity sprinter, I know that commitment to the small things makes achieving the bigger goals possible. Now as a lawyer I see this principle translated while I work alongside clients, to breakdown their larger goals into manageable pieces. This is always a collaborative effort which resonates with my “team” mindset. Throughout the collaborative relationship with clients, when I can offer advice, a road map, or at times just a listening ear, is when I am most reminded of why I love what I do.
“Fit” to me means contributing my unique skills to bring clients’ goals to life. Each of us has a role to play, as we work to achieve those goals—something that is only attainable together.
