Firm News
Overholt Law LLP welcomes Michael McDonald
Overholt Law LLP is pleased to announce that Michael McDonald has joined us as an Associate Lawyer.
Michael joined the firm as an Associate in August 2025. He practices in all of the firm’s core practice areas, including labour & employment, human rights, professional regulation, and privacy law, along with commercial litigation. He also practices in administrative law and public and constitutional law. Michael has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, and has experience with the conduct of judicial review and appellate litigation.
Before joining the firm, Michael clerked for two justices at the Court of Appeal for British Columbia and, upon being called to the bar in 2024, worked as auxiliary Crown Counsel in the criminal appeals branch of the BC Prosecution Service, and subsequently as Legal Counsel at the BC Ministry of Attorney General where he maintained a broad civil litigation and administrative law practice.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys cycling along Vancouver’s beautiful oceanfront, checking out the latest hit movies and tv shows, and sharing a glass of wine or some craft beer with friends.
Overholt Law LLP welcomes Ashley Ng
Overholt Law LLP is pleased to announce that Ashley Ng has joined us as an Articling Student. Ashley joined the firm as an Articling Student in July 2025 and works closely with the entire team.
She received her law degree from the University of British Columbia, where she was actively involved in the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program, Access Pro Bono, and the Migrant Workers Centre. These experiences gave her early opportunities to work with a variety of clients across a wide range of legal issues. Ashley also developed her advocacy skills through the Allan McEachern Course in Trial Advocacy.
When she’s not at the office, Ashley enjoys hiking, discovering local hidden gems, and trying new crafts.
Overholt Law LLP celebrates Grace Lo’s Call to the BC Bar
Overholt Law LLP celebrates Grace Lo’s Call to the BC Bar and are delighted to announce that she is now an Associate Lawyer of the Firm. During her studies at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law, Grace dedicated her time to service in various student leadership roles, and to the low-income community through Student Legal Services and the Edmonton Community Legal Centre. After joining the Firm as an articling student, she has assisted on a diverse range of matters including employment contracts, human rights claims, professional disciplinary reviews, and workplace complaints.
