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Managing Partner/Lawyer Accredited Family Mediator (OAFM) Accredited Intergenerational (Elder) Mediator (OAFM) Child-Inclusive Roster Mediator (OAFM/NavOn) Certified Collaborative Practitioner (OACP/IACP) ODR Specialist - Certificate in Online Dispute Resolution (FDRIO) Integrative Law Practitioner & Conscious Contracts® Practitioner
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Aubrey J. Sherman assists individuals and families navigate separation, divorce, family conflict, and estate planning with clarity, compassion, and practical legal guidance. With more than 20 years of experience in family law, dispute resolution, and estate planning, he is committed to helping clients reduce conflict, improve communication, make informed decisions, and achieve lasting solutions that protect their families and their futures. |
Aubrey's practise focuses on family mediation, collaborative divorce, negotiated settlements, and strategic legal representation. Whenever possible, he helps clients resolve disputes outside the courtroom through respectful, interest-based, and insightful processes that preserve relationships, minimize emotional and financial costs, and prioritize the best interests of children. When litigation becomes necessary, he is an experienced advocate who represents clients confidently and strategically at every stage of the court process.
A recognized leader in family dispute resolution, Aubrey is an alumnus of Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation and Mediation, an Accredited Family Mediator (AccFM), an Accredited Intergenerational (Elder) Mediator (AccIM), and a Fellow of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). He is a graduate of the conflict management and mediation certificate program at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies at Conrad Grebel University College at the University of Waterloo. He completed certification in dispute resolution through the ADR Institute of Ontario, focusing on conflict and negotiation theory and the mediation process. He also serves as a Faculty Facilitator for Osgoode Hall Law School's Family Law Practice Skills Certificate Program and is Vice-President of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation. For the past decade, Aubrey served as a Director on the Board of Directors at Family and Children's Services of the Waterloo Region where he actively participated on several committees, including governance, executive director recruitment, strategic planning, and as Chair for the equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) committee.
Aubrey advises clients on a broad range of family law and estate matters, including:
His experience extends to complex cases involving corporations, family businesses, trusts, estates, and high-value assets, allowing him to provide practical and strategic advice tailored to each client's circumstances. Beyond legal solutions, Aubrey takes a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach working with financial professionals, mental health practitioners, child specialists, and tax advisors when appropriate to help clients reach comprehensive and sustainable outcomes.
Aubrey's approach centers on facilitating conversations that promote learning, mutual understanding, and meaningful resolution. He encourages dialogue that goes beyond surface disagreements, fostering insight into the deeper dynamics of relationships. His work is informed by the principles of the comprehensive and integrative law movement, which integrates mindfulness, wholistic legal practices, conscious contracting, and alternative dispute resolution methods, including collaborative divorce and family mediation to mitigate conflict and facilitate durable agreements.
With extensive experience advocating for clients in litigation—often resolving complex matters without the need for trial—Aubrey brings a grounded understanding of how conflict can be transformed. He skillfully guides families through difficult discussions using mindful approaches and constructive techniques such as “listening to understand,” which encourages awareness, empathy, and long-term solutions rooted in shared values. Aubrey is committed to helping families reduce conflict, preserve relationships, and create agreements that reflect their core values and long-term goals.
Serving clients throughout Waterloo Region and across Ontario, Aubrey offers both in-person and virtual appointments. He proudly works with individuals and families of all backgrounds, including blended families, same-sex couples, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Aubrey's approach to estate planning goes beyond financial capital to include the intellectual, social, human, and spiritual dimensions of wealth. When working with high-net-worth families, he prioritizes understanding the key individuals, values, and long-term goals that matter most to his clients. Aubrey collaborates with clients to design estate plans that are not only financially sound but also emotionally meaningful and family-focused.
Driven by a commitment to help clients transfer wealth in ways that inspire, empower, and create opportunities for future generations, Aubrey provides customized estate planning solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. His services include drafting comprehensive Wills and Trusts that safeguard legacies, minimize taxation and probate costs, and achieve both strategic and personal objectives.
Aubrey also offers expert succession planning for clients with business and corporate interests, working closely with corporate counsel and accountants to ensure continuity and clarity in leadership transitions.
In addition, Aubrey advises estate trustees throughout the estate administration process, offering guidance on probate, court appointments, and executor responsibilities. Aubrey assists executors navigate complex legal procedures for estates with confidence and to ensure the smooth and proper distribution of estate assets.
Aubrey is consistently recognized as one of the region's leading family law lawyers and estate planning lawyers, including annual recognition by ThreeBestRated® and multiple Platinum and Gold awards through Community Votes Kitchener-Waterloo for family law, estate law, and mediation services.
Whether guiding clients through separation, helping families resolve conflict, or developing thoughtful estate plans, Aubrey is dedicated to delivering practical legal solutions with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
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A little bit more about AubreyAubrey leads an active and intentional lifestyle rooted in wellness, creativity, and community. With a strong passion for physical fitness, yoga, and mindfulness, he believes in nurturing both body and mind.
Aubrey is a regular at the Kitchener Farmers' Market, where he supports local merchants and connects with his community. His love for the culinary arts has shaped him into a talented chef, inspired by clean eating and the vibrant offerings of local food culture.
When he is not in the kitchen, you will find Aubrey tending to his garden, exploring antique markets on weekend day trips, or working on home and interior design projects. A true enthusiast of the arts, he has a keen eye for fashion and design and finds joy in discovering beauty in the everyday.
Whether through his legal advocacy, thoughtful design, or a well-prepared meal, Aubrey brings creativity and intention to all his interests.
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