Natalia Ula Rodriguez

With an analytical mind and a predilection for strategic efficiency, Natalia cuts through the noise and breaks down the issues from a legal and business perspective to better position her clients for a positive outcome and an early resolution.

Natalia practices civil litigation and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on commercial litigation, public law litigation and appellate advocacy. Natalia isn’t just an advocate, she’s a trusted advisor that provides clear, direct and practical solutions to any matter that comes her way. She is a fearless advocate who is used to untangling even the most complex and nuanced challenges.

Natalia is a bencher of the Law Society of Ontario. She is a member of the Board of Governors of the Law Commission of Ontario and an adjudicator of the Law Society Tribunal of Ontario. She is the articling principal at Conway and a student mentor.

In November 2023, Natalia was appointed Commission Counsel to the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, established to examine any interference by China, Russia and any other foreign actors, assess any repercussions on the integrity of the 43rd and 44th general elections and make recommendations for better protecting federal democratic processes from foreign interference.

In May 2022, Natalia was appointed Senior Commission Counsel to the Public Order Emergency Commission. From 2012-2014, Natalia served as Commission Counsel for the Elliot Lake Commission of Inquiry investigating the collapse of the Algo Centre Mall and the subsequent emergency response.

Natalia is experienced in conducting trials, appeals, motions, applications, judicial reviews, mediations and arbitrations. She has represented and advocated on behalf of clients at all levels of court in Canada, as well as in commercial arbitration proceedings. She has significant experience as commission counsel in commissions of inquiry, both provincial and federal. She has an enhanced Government of Canada security clearance (Top Secret).