Harris + co.
2 lawyers · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 764 handling Business & Corporate Law.
About Harris + co.
Harris + co. is a small advertising and marketing law firm in Toronto, founded in 2022 by Kelly Harris. Before starting the firm, Harris was a partner at a national Canadian law firm and led its marketing, advertising, and product compliance group. Harris earned a BA from McGill University in 2007 and a JD, cum laude, from the University of Ottawa in 2010, and was called to the Ontario bar in 2011.
The firm's second lawyer, associate Lauren Shrubb, trained in both Europe and North America: a BA from the University of Idaho in 2007, an LL.B. from Maastricht University in the Netherlands in 2014, admission as a solicitor of England and Wales in 2020, and admission to the Ontario bar in 2025. Shrubb previously worked at Lewis Silkin LLP in London and at BBDO Toronto before joining Harris + co. The firm advises national and multinational businesses, in industries such as food, cosmetics, apparel, luxury, health products, technology, travel, fitness, hospitality, telecommunications, finance, and entertainment, on promotions, advertising claims, marketing compliance, and privacy. It's a member of the Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance and supports Ad Standards, Canada's advertising self-regulatory body.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Kelly Harris founded Harris + co. in 2022, after working as a partner leading the marketing, advertising, and product compliance group at a national Canadian law firm.
- Harris chaired the Canadian Bar Association's Marketing Practices Committee in 2015, after serving as vice chair in 2014.
- Harris was ranked in Band 2 for Advertising + Marketing law in the Chambers Canada 2026 guide, a ranking Harris has held since 2021.
- Harris was named 2026 'Lawyer of the Year' in Advertising and Marketing Law in Toronto by Best Lawyers in Canada, recognition that goes back to 2017.
In the community
- The firm publishes a running series of legal updates on Canadian advertising and marketing law, covering topics like greenwashing claims, gaming advertising rules, and consumer protection enforcement actions.
- Harris speaks at industry conferences and webinars on advertising law, including sessions hosted by the Canadian Institute.
Lawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2011–2025 · median 8 years in practice 2 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Maastricht University, University of Ottawa 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Harris + co.'s office is at 451 Dundas Street West, Suite 221, in downtown Toronto. The firm runs as a small practice: when it advertised to hire an associate lawyer, the role was listed as 100% remote, working directly with the firm's principal rather than out of a large downtown office.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Harris + co. handle contest and sweepstakes law?
- Yes. The firm's promotions practice covers contests, sweepstakes, activations, sampling, and loyalty programs.
- Can Harris + co. help with CASL, Canada's anti-spam law?
- Yes. Its marketing practice covers CASL compliance along with email, SMS and text marketing, and telemarketing rules.
- Does the firm review advertising claims before a campaign launches?
- That's part of its advertising practice, which covers claim substantiation, influencer marketing, and handling Ad Standards complaints or Competition Bureau inquiries.
- Does Harris + co. advise on influencer and social media marketing?
- Yes. The firm's advertising practice specifically covers influencer marketing and digital and social advertising.
- What industries does Harris + co. work with?
- The firm's clients span consumer sectors including food, cosmetics, apparel, luxury, health products, technology, travel, fitness, hospitality, telecommunications, finance, and entertainment.
- Where is Harris + co. located, and how big is the firm?
- The firm is based in Toronto at 451 Dundas Street West. It's a small practice: Kelly Harris founded it in 2022, and it now includes one associate lawyer.
Where to find them
451 Dundas Street West, Suite 221, Toronto, ON M5T 1G8 · 647-632-2907
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