Jasmine Constance Gassi Harnden

We are a legal team in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, led by Jasmine Gassi Harnden. Jasmine has been practicing law since 2015, and focuses her practice on family law, child protection, criminal defence, estate planning, and family mediation.

When I decided to go to law school and pursue a career as a lawyer, the objective was simple: to help strangers, families and friends to achieve their goals, be their best selves, and find peace in their lives, no matter how big or small. From a young age, I always knew I wanted a career where people and humanity were the focus and that I was destined to be a lawyer.

I began my journey as a student at the University of Waterloo studying Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies, where I pursued my passion for working with and learning about individuals, relationships, and families. It has been the cornerstone in understanding my clients and their needs today.

In 2014 I graduated from Western Michigan University’s Law School. I was sworn into the State Bar of Michigan in May of 2015, and I was called to the Bar with the Law Society of Ontario on January 27, 2017. I first practiced as an Attorney in Petoskey, Michigan in 2015, where my focus was in criminal defence, family law, and personal injury. In January of 2017, I commenced my practice in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as an associate lawyer. By March of 2019, I opened the doors to my own law firm and I have never looked back.

I am the first lawyer in my family, and one of the first members of my family to attend professional school. My parents have been my biggest inspiration, motivation, and support. They are two people who married young with nearly empty pockets, and never gave up on their dreams.

My mission as a lawyer is to support all of my clients with compassion, and to help them to feel optimistic about their future.