Taylor A. Antonchuk Associate

Background

With both Filipino and Ukrainian roots, Taylor grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba and moved to Blumenort in 2020. She summered with the firm in 2021, and now returns to the office as an Associate, following her Call to the Bar in June 2023.

Education

Taylor obtained her Juris Doctor in June of 2022 from Robson Hall, Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Winnipeg, with a major in Criminal Justice.

During her time at law school, she was an active member of the Robson Hall community, serving as Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee (2021-22) and as the Student Liaison between Robson Hall’s Feminist Legal Forum and Manitoba Bar Association’s Women Lawyers’ Forum (2020-22). Further, in her third year she worked as a Student Intern with the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and also worked as an Externship Student with Legal Help Centre. Following the conclusion of the externship, Taylor was awarded the Jo-Anne M. Findlay Memorial Award for her strong commitment to volunteerism and access to justice.

Areas of Practice

Taylor practices primarily in the areas of Civil and Administrative Litigation, as well as Real Estate and Wills and Estate matters.

Professional Activities

• Member of the Manitoba Bar Association

• Member of the Canadian Bar Association

• Member at Large of the Women Lawyers’ Forum Subsection of the Manitoba Bar Association

Further, Taylor was a longtime volunteer with 6 Jim Whitecross Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Personal Interests

Outside of the office, Taylor enjoys hiking, travelling, and spending time with her boyfriend and their dogs, Jax and Livy.