Mackenzie Jayne Dean

Mackenzie Dean is the founder and principal lawyer at Dean Law, a boutique family law firm based in Hamilton, Ontario.

She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Manitoba and a joint Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor. Since her call to the bar in 2017, Mackenzie has dedicated her career to family law, beginning at a respected boutique practice before launching Dean Law.

Mackenzie brings extensive experience in all areas of family law, including parenting, support, property, and adoption matters. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Appeal, and regularly represents clients in mediations and arbitrations.

She is proud to be empaneled with the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for her excellence in family law advocacy. Mackenzie is a member of the Advocates Society and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Ontario Chapter.

Beyond her legal practice, Mackenzie is deeply engaged in the legal community. She serves as President of the Hamilton Lawyers’ Club and is a proud member of the Hamilton Law Association History Subcommittee, where she contributes to preserving and celebrating the region’s legal heritage.