Endorsements

  • As a business division leader, I had the pleasure of working with Shari as general counsel for several years. Shari's breadth of legal knowledge and strategic insight was invaluable working across multiple fronts, from intellectual property, marketing, advertising and complex New Business Development deals including film, television and online digital platforms. Shari is a true business partner.

    Brent Lewis

    Executive Vice President & Publisher, Harlequin Brand Group

  • Shari brings together great legal technical and professional expertise, with outstanding leadership and business skills. Whilst working with her at Cadbury, I saw her manage complex and highly sensitive agendas, pulling together inputs across disparate teams. She did so with a focus on using process to deliver clear and consistent outcomes and with impressive integrity. She is strong and assertive, but also a real team player, who respects and is respected by others. A real gem.

    Alex Cole

    Leader of the Ithaca Center/Speaker/NED

  • Being on a team with, and learning from, Shari is a wonderful experience for anyone no matter your role. Shari's passion for the company's goals, her expertise (beyond her top-notch Legal skills) and her care for the company's employees are unique. Shari pours limitless energy into coaching others so that they can build their skills as broadly as possible while also guiding them as they navigate relationships of all types. She protects her team, while giving them responsibility to own their career. Those who have worked with Shari over her career share these same reflections, which speaks to her consistency and selflessness.

    Chad Aboud

    Uncovering your natural gifts/TEDx Speaker/Host: What You’re About podcast/Coach, Advisor, Speak/EdTech Series Host/Fmr GC

  • As General Counsel, Shari worked closely with our internal teams for 6 years. She provided advice on potential defamation/libel risks in forthcoming book publications, including copyright and privacy considerations. In every instance, these as yet unpublished books contained highly sensitive material, often of a very personal nature, which required tact and discretion in dealing with authors and their agents. In her work with our authors, we found Shari to be thorough and considered in her observations and communications. Her approach was clear and empathetic. I can highly recommend Shari as both a leader and collaborative team member.

    Iris Tupholme

    Senior Vice President & Executive Publisher, HarperCollins Canada

  • Shari is without a doubt one of the best leaders that I have had the good fortune of reporting to. Not only is she an extremely talented lawyer, but she has extraordinary people skills - exactly the kind of person any lawyer would wish to be around and work with. I learned so much from her both with respect to technical legal skills but more importantly by observing her impressive communication skills and ability to navigate complex and sensitive business issues with ease and integrity. It was a true pleasure to work with her!

    Beatrice Bozinovski

    Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate Governance, HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

  • I worked closely with Shari on complex projects and day to day management issues for many years. Even with difficult projects, Shari always found creative and business-centric solutions, taking into account the business' goals and strategies. I always appreciated that she was a collaborative team player and a great personality with whom to work - her patience and persistence were huge assets to both me and the company.

    Kirk Marshall

    Chief Financial Officer, HarperCollins Canada/ Harlequin Enterprises ULC

  • Shari has been a truly spectacular help with my company and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Legal advice is of the utmost importance. Being a first-time business owner can be a little overwhelming but with excellent legal advice like Shari has provided, I was better equipped to deal with the legalities of dealing with employees and clients. Without her help I could have been in hot water more than once. I highly recommend Shari Hosaki for any business that needs legal guidance.

    Eric Beijens

    President, TradeWind Technical Services Inc.