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Thomson Rogers LLP Welcomes New Partner Rebecca Wakeam

Thomson Rogers LLP is pleased to announce that Rebecca Wakeam has joined the firm as an Partner in their Family Law Group.

November 8, 2026

Thomson Rogers LLP is pleased to announce that Rebecca Wakeam has joined the firm as a Partner in its Family Law Group. Rebecca began her career at Thomson Rogers as an associate before returning to take on this new role.

Rebecca Wakeam helps individuals and families resolve separation, divorce and custody disputes, as well as cohabitation agreements and marriage contracts, with clear-eyed advocacy and practical solutions.

Rebecca focuses her practice on family law, representing clients through separation, divorce, custody and access, cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and related matters. Clients working with Rebecca can expect a steady, informed approach to some of the most personal and difficult moments in their lives. She brings clarity to complex family law matters, helping clients understand their options and move toward practical resolutions.

Rebecca has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ in the practice area of family law since 2024, a distinction based on an exhaustive peer-review survey reflecting the esteem in which she is held by other leading lawyers in her field. She has also served on the executive of the Ontario Bar Association Family Law Section for the past two years.

We are excited to welcome Rebecca to Thomson Rogers, and we look forward to a successful future together.

Thomson Rogers LLP

Thomson Rogers LLP

Established in 1935, Thomson Rogers LLP is a leading Ontario plaintiff litigation firm specializing in Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Class Action, Municipal, Expropriation and Family litigation. Our Personal Injury group has a reputation for taking on the most complex and challenging litigation matters ranking as one of Canada’s Top 10 Personal Injury law firms. Our Class Action group deals with a complete array of mass tort cases in personal injury, product liability and institutional abuse. Our Municipal Law Group is active in all areas of land development. Our Family Law Group provides representation in family/matrimonial litigation. Our lawyers regularly argue cases before the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. We advocate before administrative boards and tribunals across the Province, are leaders of major legal associations and are active in the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association.

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