Women Attorneys

Eileen is a Trusts and Estates attorney who received her law degree from Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. She is very familiar with Family Court and has also worked in the Circuit Court criminal division. Eileen also served as a legislative attorney in the Hawaii State Senate and gives law clinics at Mililani High School. She additionally holds a Masters' Degree in counseling and has worked in that capacity for many years. Eileen believes in creating harmony and protecting families from preventable hardships.

Catherine Rude uses her exceptional communication skills in her approach to law. She can take a complex tax situation and break it down into something that is easier for a client to understand. When negotiating with government entities, she applies her professional communication skills to break down the issue and turn the government’s analysis on its head. Her unique ability to persuade opposing parties often leads to a more equitable settlement for her clients.

I have been practicing family law exclusively since my call to the Bar in 2011. Prior to opening my own practice in 2021, I clerked, articled and subsequently worked as an associate at two prominent boutique family law firms in the GTA. With over 13 years of experience, my practice incorporates all aspects of family law, including separation and divorce, property division, custody and access, child and spousal support, marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, separation agreements and adoptions. I have experience handling high conflict parenting disputes and complex property and support claims. In law school, I excelled at and received distinction in the areas of alternate dispute resolution and negotiations. In 2015, I completed the requisite training to practice in the Collaborative Family Law process. I have incorporated this aspect of family law into my practice, along with other alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation and arbitration. I recognize that sometimes court is unavoidable. I have advocated for clients at various court levels, including the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. I believe in a communicative, transparent and client-centered approach. I am committed to achieving the best possible results for my clients. I speak Farsi and welcome Farsi speaking clients. In my nominal spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and DIY projects.