About Annie

Annie Chawla is an internationally trained lawyer licensed in India and pursuing full licensure in Alberta, Canada. With 10+ years in business, employment, immigration, and compliance law, she excels in legal research, drafting, regulatory analysis, risk management, and clear client communication. She currently serves as Strategic Advisor to the Board at York Angel Investors, delivering governance, compliance, and Startup Visa/immigration guidance to startups and founders. Previously, as Director of Legal Operations at Immigrate.ai (2022–2025), she led immigration services, supervised teams, assessed eligibility for Express Entry, PNP, LMIA, permits, and PR pathways, drafted submissions, and achieved high success rates. Earlier roles at Thomson Reuters, Integreon, and JP Morgan Chase in Mumbai covered litigation support, e-discovery, contract management, fraud investigations, and regulatory compliance.

Willing to move: Yes

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