About Valeriia

Valeriia Ustiuhova moved to Canada from Ukraine, where she held a bachelor's degree from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a master's from the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, and practised law for over three years, including representing the Government of Ukraine in international investment arbitration and handling cross-border criminal and financial cases. In Canada she earned a master's in Canadian Common Law from UBC's Peter A. Allard School of Law, where she was recognized as a top clinician with the UBC Legal Aid Clinic. She passed the bar exam in August 2024 and is completing her articles at Cates Ford Soll & Epp while working toward bar admission. Valeriia's practice interests include civil litigation and family law, and she offers services in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.

Practice areas

Civil Litigation & Dispute ResolutionFamily Law

Education & credentials

Law school
Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia
Undergraduate
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Other degrees
Master's, Kyiv-Mohyla Academy
Master's in Canadian Common Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Valeriia Ustiuhova’s licence and standing in the Law Society of British Columbia directory ↗