MGD Team
MGD is made up of a team of junior to senior lawyers, law clerks and support staff. This gives us the ability to provide
affordable services to all. We have lawyers who accept Legal Aid certificates and junior lawyers who take carriage of their
own files, with mentorship by the senior lawyers. Junior lawyers can also assist senior lawyers with drafting and simple court
appearances to keep legal fees more affordable.
We also have experienced law clerks who are extremely knowledgeable about the family law process who can assist with answering procedural questions, helping you with your financial disclosure, and drafting court documents and support calculations. Our combined years of experience and knowledge give us the ability to handle straightforward up to the most complex cases with confidence.
Get to know us a little better below.
![Glenda McLeod partner at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates]()
Glenda D. McLeod
mcleod@mgdlawyers.ca
Law Clerks:
Kelly Bolduc - kelly@mgdlawyers.ca
Glenda McLeod is a partner at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates. Glenda attended Saint Mary’s University, the University of Windsor, and Western University for Law School. Glenda was called to the bar in 2003. Glenda has tried cases in the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Her experience working with Youth in Crisis empowered Glenda to take on difficult custody disputes with confidence. Member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association and the Waterloo Region Law Association. Glenda has a certificate in mediation and is a co-author of the annual Mcleod’s Ontario Family Law Rules Annotated, from 2012 to present.
In her spare time, Glenda enjoys taking daily walks with her German Shepherd and occasionally travelling with her grandchildren.
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![Amy A. Green partner at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates]()
Amy A. Green
green@mgdlawyers.ca
Law Clerk:
Kelly Ferrell - kellyv@mgdlawyers.ca
Amy A. Green is a partner at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates. Amy attended Herstmonceux Castle (Queen’s University) in East Sussex, England following which she graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology, with distinction. Called to the Ontario bar in 2007, Amy partnered with Glenda Mcleod and the firm continued to grow into what it is today.
Diamond winner for Best Family Law Lawyer in the Waterloo Region Record Reader’s Choice Award in 2020 and 2021, as well as the platinum winner in 2022, Amy is often sought after to handle high conflict and complex family law cases. She represents and advises clients on all issues relating to divorce, decision-making and parenting time for children, child and spousal support, property, separation agreements, and domestic contracts. Many of her clients are referred by former clients, family law colleagues, and other professionals and organizations in the community. Growing up on a tobacco farm in Norfolk County, Amy learned early on the value of hard work and integrity, which she applies to her practice today.
Amy is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Waterloo Region Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Advocate’s Society, and Family Law Lawyers of Waterloo Region. She has represented clients at all levels of court in Ontario, as well as negotiations resulting in a settlement out of court and mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Amy resides with her husband, two children and two dogs in Kitchener. During her free time, she is a “dance mom” to her kids, and enjoys singing, travelling, and spending meaningful time with family and friends.
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![Gregory Dewar partner at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates]()
Gregory P. Dewar
dewar@mgdlawyers.ca
Law Clerk:
Kelly Ferrell - kellyv@mgdlawyers.ca
Gregory Dewar is a partner at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates. Gregory graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. Since being called to the Ontario bar in 2007, Gregory has argued and tried cases in the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court of Appeal, and the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
Through his practice, Gregory has been retained by both the Children’s Aid Society of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and the Children’s Aid Society of Oxford County to provide fee-for-service legal work for those societies. This experience has provided Gregory with a unique perspective and skill set that he has applied to his representation of his clients.
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Jennifer M. Bolduc
bolduc@mgdlawyers.ca
With over 14 years of experience in the legal field, Jennifer Bolduc is a dedicated family law attorney and advocate for children’s rights. After beginning her legal career in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Jennifer returned to Southern Ontario, where she has since developed a stellar reputation in the Waterloo Region. She McLeod Green Dewar and Associates LLP in 2025, where her practice is solely focused on family law, including her work as a panel lawyer for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer.
Jennifer is deeply committed to fostering collaborative legal solutions and is the current Chair of the Family Lawyers of Waterloo Region. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including The Advocates’ Society, the Family Lawyers Association, the Waterloo Region Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.
Beyond her practice, Jennifer plays an instrumental role within the Waterloo Region Law Association (WRLA), where she serves as a Trustee and contributes to various committees. She also chairs the Unified Family Court Bench and Bar Committee and sits on the Courthouse Child Protection Committee and the Courthouse Community Resource and Liaison Committee. Through these roles, Jennifer works to enhance family law services and create greater collaboration across the region. She will also serve as the President of the WRLA starting in April 2025.
Jennifer is passionate about mentoring and supporting marginalized communities. She has been a dedicated volunteer with the Ontario Justice Education Network’s Waterloo Braiding Diversity program, which connects young women from racialized and marginalized backgrounds with legal professionals.
Jennifer holds a B.A. in English Literature from Kentucky State University (2006, Summa Cum Laude), where she was awarded a full fastball scholarship. She earned her law degree from the University of Ottawa in 2009 and was called to the Bar in 2010.
In her spare time, Jennifer enjoys playing hockey and trying to keep up with her dogs during their walks.
![Gretchen Reitzel associate at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates]()
Gretchen T. Reitzel
reitzel@mgdlawyers.ca
Law Clerk:
Heather Masse – heather@mgdlawyers.ca
Gretchen Reitzel is an associate at McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates. Gretchen graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Public Policy and a minor in Social Psychology. Gretchen received her J.D. in 2012 from the University of Western Ontario and was called to the bar in 2013. Gretchen was the Gold Winner for Best Family Law Lawyer in the 2020 Waterloo Region Record Reader’s Choice Awards. Before joining McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates, Gretchen worked as a general practitioner at a full-service law firm in Kitchener.
Gretchen is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Waterloo Region Law Association. Her passion for helping people extends to her volunteer work, which includes work with the John Howard Society of Waterloo Wellington’s Youth Justice Committee, Community Justice Initiatives’ Stride and Circles Programs with Incarcerated Women at Grand Valley Institution and Pro-Bono Student’s Canada’s Family Law Project.
In her spare time, Gretchen enjoys creative art, travelling and spending time outdoors.
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![Terrah Smith associate at McLeod Green Dewar LLP and Associates]()
Terrah A. Smith
smith@mgdlawyers.ca
Law Clerk:
Kristina Lulay - kristina@mgdlawyers.ca
Terrah Smith is an associate at McLeod Green Dewar LLP and Associates. Terrah attended the College of Humanities at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. Upon graduation, Terrah attended the Faculty of Law at Western University in London, Ontario. Terrah was called to the bar in 2014. She is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Middlesex Law Association, and the Waterloo Region Law Association.
Terrah has appeared before the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Superior Court of Justice, the Ontario Court of Justice, the Court of Queen’s Bench, and the Provincial Court of Justice. Terrah is trained in mediation and collaborative law. Adoptions, same-sex matters, and fertility/surrogacy contracts are of particular interest to Terrah. She also enjoys research and drafting agreements.
Terrah is a pet mom to a mini dachshund and cat. She enjoys exercising, podcasts, and reading.
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![Emily M. OKeefe lawyer with McLeod Green Dewar LLP]()
Emily M. OKeefe
okeefe@mgdlawyers.ca
Law Clerk:
Jen Cumming - jen@mgdlawyers.ca
Emily is a lawyer with McLeod Green Dewar LLP practicing in the areas of family law, child protection and estates litigation. Prior to joining McLeod Green Dewar LLP, Emily articled and practiced at a leading family law firm in downtown Toronto, where she gained experience in all aspects of family law and estate litigation. A tenacious advocate, Emily has successfully represented clients at the Ontario Court of Justice, the Superior Court of Justice, and the specialized Estates List. Emily was chosen as the Platinum Winner for the 2021 Waterloo Region Readers Choice Award for Best Family Law Lawyer and was nominated by her peers in The Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch for 2024 and 2025.
In addition to her private practice, Emily is a frequent speaker at legal conferences across Ontario and has been invited numerous times by the Ontario Bar Association as both a chair and speaker. Emily sits on the executive committee for the Ontario Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Young Lawyer’s Division, and is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Advocates Society, and Young Women in Law.
A firm believer in the importance of pro bono work, Emily volunteers as legal counsel for Luke’s Place, wherein she provides legal information to women experiencing intimate partner violence and has tailored her Legal Aid work to representing incarcerated parents in federal and provincial institutions seeking parenting time with their children.
In her free time, Emily likes to read, support the arts through her involvement as a patron as the National Ballet of Canada, and spend time with her family and friends.
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Andrew A. Galea
galea@mgdlawyers.ca
“Andrew Galea is an associate at McLeod Green Dewar LLP practicing in the areas of family law and child protection. Andrew attended the University of Malta and upon graduation attended the Faculty of Law at the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Waterloo Region Law Association.
Prior to joining McLeod Green Dewar LLP, Andrew articled and practiced in Northern Ontario, serving the community through Legal Aid and pro-bono work. He has experience working with individuals of a variety of social and cultural backgrounds on sensitive matters that require both a human touch and stern advocacy. When appropriate, Andrew believes in applying creative solutions to difficult problems that would otherwise be lengthy and uncomfortable for all parties involved. However, he is also prepared to pursue his clients' interests through any and all avenues of litigation, as necessary.
In his free time, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his energetic dog, Beau.”
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