The Genesis Law Group Team
Our highly accomplished team of lawyers at The Genesis Law Group provides outstanding, comprehensive legal services in many areas of law. Each lawyer brings their own areas of strength and expertise to the law firm. You benefit from their combined breadth and depth of experience, as team members work together towards achieving their clients' goals.
Meet Jacqueline Horton
Lawyer
Jacqueline Horton was born and spent her childhood in the north of England. After a successful career in nursing and midwifery, Jacqueline obtained an LL.B. with honours from the University of London, England, in 1996. After moving to Victoria, British Columbia, she completed her Canadian legal qualifications and received an LL.B. from the University of Victoria. Having completed her articles and practised as an associate at one of Victoria's leading firms, Jacqueline formed The Genesis Law Group, which opened its doors in December 2004. Jacqueline has a broad practice as both a solicitor and barrister. She has appeared in the British Columbia Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, and represented clients at a Coroner's Inquest. Jacqueline's solicitor's practice includes Real Estate, Wills and Estates, and corporate commercial law. Jacqueline's special interest and preferred area of practice lies in the area of Elder Law, which encompasses planning for mental and physical incapacity and adult guardianship. A recent career highlight was winning the 2011 Black Press Women in Business Above and Beyond Award. When not practising law, Jacqueline is a member of several volunteer boards in the community, enjoys walking her dogs and spending time with her husband and daughter.
Meet Chen Liu
Legal Assistant
Chen Liu was born in the northeast part of China. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws with honours in 2010, from the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China. After moving to Hong Kong in August of 2010, Chen received her Master of Laws at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Having passed China’s National Judicial Exam in 2011, Chen worked as a Trademark Legal Assistant in Beijing, China, for one year. With enthusiasm to widen her horizon of knowledge, Chen moved to Canada and completed her MBA at THE University of Calgary. After her graduation in 2016, Chen worked with one of the leading law firms in Calgary, where she assisted clients in various legal areas, including Residential and Commercial Real Estate transactions, Wills and Estates, Family Law, Immigration Law, and more! Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Chen is also able to assist clients with translation, which provides a valuable asset to our firm. Chen began working with our office in February 2018 as a legal assistant. Chen is proving to be a friendly and welcoming presence in our office. Chen first visited Victoria in 2014 and fell in love with our beautiful city. Besides enjoying the delicious food and comfortable weather, Chen enjoys spending her spare time exploring the mountains, lakes and the ocean with her family and friends, or following some fitness classes online after work.
Please contact Chen at info@genesislawgroup.ca for both Mandarin and English services.
