alexandra bignucolo

Alexandra grew up in a small bilingual town in Northern Ontario. She attended the University of Western Ontario and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in French and Spanish. She continued her studies at the University of Western Ontario Law School. Alexandra completed her year of articling in Stratford and fell in love with the beautiful City where she continues to live with her husband, and their young son. 

She was called to the bar in 2002 and has been a lawyer living and working in Stratford since that time. She started her own firm in 2006 and has built a successful law practice. 

Alexandra practices in the areas of Real Estate, Corporate, Wills & Estates, Family Law, and Mediation. Alexandra has received the Chartered Mediator Designation by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (ADRIC). This recognizes competence at a high level. Alexandra has also appeared before multiple levels of Courts in Ontario during her career. Alexandra is also qualified to provide Voice of the Child Reports.

Alexandra spent many years volunteering on various boards in Stratford and involving herself and supporting the community in many ways.

Alexandra is fluent in English, French, and Italian. She enjoys cooking, travelling, gardening, and spending time with her family.

About

Professional Experience

Completed bar exam and called to the bar in 2002

Sole practitioner (July 2006 to present)
General practice

MBK LAW LLP (January 2004 to July 2006)
Partner
General practice

Barenberg, McDonald & Tymec (1999-2003)
Summer student, Articling student, Associate in general practice

Education

Faculty of Law, The University of Western Ontario, Canada (1997-2000)
Bachelor of Laws program

Bachelor of Arts, The University of Western Ontario (1994-1997)
Concentration in French and Spanish

Languages Spoken

Serving clients in English, French and Italian

Volunteer Experience

Stratford Public Library Foundation Board (2005 to 2018)

Shelterlink (formerly S.A.A.I.L) (January 2003 to 2010)

Perth County Law Association (February 2001 to present)
Co-Chair / Chair of the Social Committee (2003 to present)
Member / Co-Chair of the Library Committee (2003 to present)

Stratford Professional Guild (2004 to 2012)

Relevant Certifications

Chartered Mediator (Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC)

Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training (1997)

Dispute Resolution and Mediation Coaches Course (1998)

Intensive Trial Advocacy Course - Osgoode (2003)

Organization Memberships

Canadian Federation of Independent Business (2018 to present)

Ontario Bar and Canadian Bar Associations (2002 to present) 

Law Society of Ontario (2002 to present)

Perth County Law Association (2001 to present)