Our Team

Vivian Li

Vivian Merklinger  B.A. (Hons), J.D.

Partner

416-507-2636 - Call

vmerklinger@mpllp.com

Education:

  • Called to the Ontario Bar in 2016
  • Western University and Ivey Business School, London, Ontario
  • Honors Business Administration & Juris Doctor, 2015
  • PAST EXPERIENCE
    • Summered at Bank of Montreal Legal, Corporate and Compliance in 2014
    • Summered at the Faculty of Law at Hong Kong University in 2013
    • Won an oralist award at the Walsh Family Law Moot in 2015
    • While in law school, volunteered for the Family Law Project with Pro Bono Students Canada
    • Articled with a reputable litigation boutique, gaining valuable litigation experience
    • Previously worked at two other family law firms in the Greater Toronto Area, gaining valuable experience in all aspects of Family Law
    • Vivian has experience appearing in the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice and has represented clients in mediations and Legal Aid Settlement Conferences

    More Testimonials

        “I’m writing to you to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for your support and help during the most challenging years of my life. Your professionalism in the field of law is truly inspiring. I am deeply grateful for your impartiality, integrity, and selfless dedication to my best interests. I now understand why you have been recognized as one of the best lawyers in Toronto. Vivian, I also want to thank you personally for all the emotional support you’ve given me.
         
        Thank you so much for everything you have done for me. I feel that a great weight has been lifted off me and my family’s shoulders. Your guidance and support have meant more to me than words can express.”

        "Thank you all so much for your efforts/support in this. I’m so incredibly happy for my children and the positive impact this will have on them."

        "Appreciate your work as always!"

        "Thank you very much, I think this is a better outcome than we could have hoped for!"

        "We’re thankful to have you."

        "A sincere thank you for all your hard work, your advice, and the care you've taken to help me with this matter."

        “I'm grateful this matter is settled."

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