Valerie Kleinman is a Senior Associate at Green and Spiegel LLP in Toronto who specializes in Citizenship and Immigration law. Valerie has significant experience working on Canadian citizenship and immigration law matters in applications including: study permits, visitor visas, LMIA-based work permits, LMIA-exempt work permits, family class applications, Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class applications through the Express Entry System, and Provincial Nominee Program applications. She works with clients on proof of citizenship and citizenship grant applications.
Valerie can assist clients in French and has experience working on both temporary and permanent Quebec-based applications. She also has assisted companies who face compliance inspections by Service Canada and Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada. Valerie is currently the Secretary of the Women Lawyers Forum Executive of the Ontario Bar Association and was formerly a Member-at-Large of the Citizenship and Immigration Law Executive of the Ontario Bar Association.
Valerie is actively involved in the firm’s student program, mentoring aspiring legal professionals and contributing to recruitment and development initiatives.
Education
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2012
J.D. University of Ottawa, 2011
LL.L (Civil Law) University of Ottawa, 2010
B.PAPM, Social Policy, Highest Honours, Carleton University, 2007
Affiliations
Ontario Bar Association – Section Executive for Citizenship and Immigration Law, 2024-2025
Ontario Bar Association – Citizenship and Immigration Section; Young Lawyers Division
Canadian Bar Association – French Speaking Lawyers Section
Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario
