Welcome to Illuma Family Law

Written By Abby Pang

Welcome to Our First Blog Post

My name is Abby Pang and I am a dedicated lawyer with Illuma Family Law.

I want to first express my deep gratitude for the seven years I spent with Simpson, Thomas & Associates. The support, mentoring and friendships I gained, helped pave my way to family law and I am eternally grateful.

Coming from a personal injury background has provided me the skills to transition into family law quite naturally. The connection between the two is simple; it’s personal. My previous experience allowed me to successfully deliver justice to clients while also supporting them to navigate life changing situations. I was fortunate to build strong, personal relationships with each client, something I value and do not take for granted. This, I will carry into my practice in family law.

In many ways, the creation of Illuma Family Law has felt like a long time coming. My personal experience with the breakdown of a marriage in my youth has driven my passion to support families and children. The impact on the family unit can be devastating and I am determined to serve justice to my clients while always striving to lessen the harm in the process.

My time volunteering with Battered Women’s Support Services and Rise Women’s Legal Centre helped solidify my desire to represent the often under-represented. I am grateful to the families there that trusted me and shared their stories with honesty and integrity so I could provide support and advice for the best possible outcomes. I look forward to continue to work with families and give my all to ensure justice is served.

At the end of the day my goal is to help clients find resolution, to help them to feel heard and understood, to keep them safe from harm and to convey their story.

Thank you for being here with me and I look forward to future posts where I can share more information pertaining to family law and providing resources in the area.

Warm Regards,

Abby Pang

Abby Pang

Abby is a lawyer and loving mother of two children. She is an advocate for healthy families and children. She has turned her energy towards supporting families, by providing guidance and helping families navigate through the legal system, while empowering them to have a voice throughout the process.

Abby Pang’s journey began in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Subsequently, her family moved to the east side of Vancouver, before moving to Richmond, where she spent most of her childhood. Her father was a refugee who came to Canada in 1970, and from him she learned the meaning of grit.

In her youth, Abby experienced a breakdown in her family unit which resulted in divorce. She understands that marital breakdowns and divorces can be complicated, but also devastating. She also understands there are alternative options and ways to mitigate the damaging effects of the process.

Abby earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, studying psychology and family studies. She earned a law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, exchange program through the Hong Kong University. In 2008, she returned to British Columbia to work in a large law office while completing her National Certificate of Accreditation. She then completed her articles in a boutique law firm in Vancouver. She was called to the British Columbia bar in 2012.

Abby has appeared in Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. She deals with personal injury claims, sexual assault (civil) claims, and family law matters: Jansson v. Malone, 2021; Binning v. Kandola, 2021; Bergeron v. Malloy, 2020; Urwin v. Hanson, 2019; Lally v. He, 2016; Kandola v. Mactavish, 2016; Kweon v. Roy, 2016; Chan v. Caer, 2014; Saadati v. Moorhead, 2015; Loft v. Nat, 2015. In addition to her court experience, Abby takes a “family first” approach and is resolution-focused. She is registered through the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

As a lawyer, Abby Pang’s community involvement included volunteer work with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers and the Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyers’ Forum. As well, she had the opportunity to assist at Rise Women’s Legal Center and Battered Women’s Support Services through volunteering with Amici Curiae Friends of Court.

Abby is the recipient of A Woman of Worth Leader of the Year Award 2023 for her outstanding achievements in strengthening her community/organization through innovative approaches to resolving challenges and inspiring meaningful change. She has been recognized nationally as a nominee of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2023, which honours extraordinary women leaders and businesses.

In her personal time, Abby enjoys snowboarding, bike riding, and spending time with her family.

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