associate

Alina Chekh

Alina was born and spent her formative years in Ukraine, which may explain her indomitable spirit. Her passion for the practice of law and corresponding inability to chill continues to concern her family and friends. If she is not hard at work for her clients, she is on a plane to discover up-and-coming wine regions in Europe and the Americas.

Alina has a general litigation practice with experience in real estate disputes, construction law, negligence claims, contractual claims, and shareholder disputes. Prior to joining Allen / McMillan, Alina worked at a boutique litigation firm in downtown Vancouver on a wide range of cases including complex high stakes disputes before all levels of court in British Columbia. In addition to her litigation experience, she has also represented clients at mediations and negotiations. 

Alina has extensive advocacy experience, which she has been honing since the start of law school. While in law school, she participated in various moots and negotiation competitions, took intensive advocacy courses, and interned at the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic where she provided legal aid to low-income families and students.

Outside of work, Alina enjoys travelling, hiking, tennis, and indulging in different cuisines. She also likes going on long walks around the courthouse and critiquing legally inaccurate shows and movies.

Alina provides legal services in English, Russian, and Ukrainian.