Our Team.
About Charmaine
I am a Regulatory Lawyer. My career was built at the intersection of privacy, finance, and high-stakes global regulation.
Based in Durham Region and serving clients across Canada, I founded this firm because modern businesses, especially in FinTech, AI, and financial services, cannot afford to be reactive. You need a proactive, strategic partner who understands your data and your industry from the inside.
My perspective was not shaped in a courtroom; it was forged in-house at two of Canada’s largest financial institutions, managing the complex privacy, compliance, and regulatory challenges that your business faces every day.
This hands-on experience is my greatest asset to you:
Financial Services & AI: I have direct, in-house experience managing the convergence of financial services and technology, including the complex compliance and governance issues surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
AML Experience (CAMS-Certified): As a CAMS-certified Anti-Money Laundering professional, I bring gold-standard, strategic insights to navigate your FINTRAC obligations and build audit-proof compliance programs.
Global & Complex Files: My background spans international jurisdictions and includes managing highly complex files such as U.S. Export Controls (ITAR/EAR), fund investments, and cross-border regulatory change.
I founded Everyday Law Co on a single premise: Proactive compliance is a strategic advantage.
My practice’s sole focus is on building resilient, compliant frameworks that protect your business, satisfy regulators, and give you the confidence to innovate and scale.
My passion is guiding innovators through regulatory complexity with clarity and confidence. This commitment to service extends to my community, where I have been proud to volunteer with organizations like the New York County Lawyers' Association and Luke’s Place.