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About Mears Law

A full-service Canadian law firm built on integrity, excellence, and dedication — delivering strategic, practical, and results-driven legal solutions across industries and jurisdictions.

“Legal excellence isn’t just about knowing the law—it’s about understanding how legal strategy serves broader business and personal objectives. Every client deserves counsel that’s both technically expert and strategically minded.”

— Carissa, Founding Attorney

Who We Are

MEARS LAW was founded on the principle that exceptional legal representation begins with understanding our clients’ goals.

From local entrepreneurs to multinational corporations and government bodies, our firm has built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results.

At MEARS LAW, we are a full-service Canadian law firm built on the values of integrity, excellence, and dedication. Our team of legal professionals work collaboratively to provide strategic, practical, and results-driven legal solutions to clients across industries and jurisdictions.

We serve corporations, government entities, and individuals, offering comprehensive legal support that is both client-centered and forward-looking. From corporate transactions and real estate matters to regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and emerging areas like AI and data protection—we provide legal services designed to empower our clients in an evolving legal landscape.

Our firm was founded on a simple yet powerful principle: to deliver exceptional legal service through personalized attention, deep industry knowledge, and unwavering ethical standards.

Our Commitment

At Mears Law, we measure success by the trust and confidence our clients place in us. We are committed to delivering legal services that reflect our core principles:

Excellence

We provide precise, insightful, and efficient legal solutions tailored to each client's needs.

Collaboration

We work closely with our clients to understand their goals and craft strategies that support their success.

Innovation

We embrace technology, including AI and digital legal tools, to enhance service quality, accessibility, and efficiency.

Our commitment is to be more than legal advisors—we strive to be trusted partners in every step of your journey.

Our Values

At Mears Law, we provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of corporations, government entities, and individuals. Our team combines legal insight with practical solutions to help clients navigate complex challenges with confidence.

We are guided by core values that define our approach:

Integrity

Upholding the highest ethical standards in every matter.

Clarity

Communicating with transparency and precision.

Strategic Insight

Aligning legal advice with real-world goals.

Confidentiality

Protecting client information with diligence and care.

Responsiveness

Delivering timely, attentive service.

Adaptability

Evolving with the legal and technological landscape.

Our Team

Carissa Mears

Lawyer • Lead Consultant & Founder

Carissa Mears is the founder of Mears Law. With nearly a decade of legal experience across Ontario, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago, Carissa brings a global perspective and deep cross-border expertise to her practice. Her career spans impactful roles in both the public and private sectors, including leadership positions at TELUS and the Center for AI and Digital Policy, where she has shaped policy and governance frameworks for emerging technologies. She has also contributed to major transactions and data breach matters as a legal consultant at Deloitte, and served as legal counsel to organizations such Medic Alert and as a privacy consultant at CIBC.

Carissa is a recognized thought leader in AI and privacy law, frequently invited to speak at industry conferences alongside experts from Google, EY, and leading law firms. Her work has been cited by policymakers and featured in global initiatives, including contributions to the Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Values Index and policy submissions to the United Nations and European Union.

At Mears Law, Carissa manages a practice committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. She works closely with clients—from individuals navigating real estate and immigration matters to businesses and government entities facing complex regulatory and commercial challenges. Her approach is grounded in collaboration, clarity, and a deep understanding of both legal frameworks and client goals—making her a trusted advisor in today’s evolving legal landscape.