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Tanya A. Pagliaroli

Partner

Tanya has over 25 years experience as a litigation lawyer.

Before founding TAP Law in 2017, Tanya practiced for nine years at McCarthy Tetrault where she specialized in commercial litigation and professional liability. In 2011, Tanya joined a prominent Toronto litigation boutique, where her focus was civil and commercial litigation, administrative law, and appeals.

 

She currently has a broad litigation practice with an emphasis on commercial disputes, professional liability and employment matters. She has extensive experience in trials, applications, complex motions and arbitrations.

Education / Bar Admission

  • Ontario Bar (2000)

  • Osgoode Hall Law School (1998)

  • University of Toronto - high distinction (1995)

Recognition

Contact Tanya
416-583-1570
tanya@taplaw.ca 

  • Benchmark Litigation: Litigation Star

  • Canadian Legal Lexpert: Professional Liability

  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Corporate and Commercial Litigation; and Medical Negligence

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Contact Alexandra
416-203-2577
alexandra@taplaw.ca 

Alexandra Grishanova

Associate

Alexandra is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in securities litigation and administrative law. She has acted in complex commercial disputes, securities class actions, regulatory and compliance matters, and white-collar cases involving allegations of financial misconduct such as fraud, insider trading and market manipulation, as well as judicial reviews and appeals. Alexandra has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada (on leave applications), and multiple regulatory bodies accross the country.

Alexandra has extensive experience with regulatory and disciplinary matters involving capital markets participants, insurance agents and accountants. She has acted for and against financial services and professional regulators including CIRO and its predecessors, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Capital Markets Tribunal, the British Columbia Securities Commission, FSRA, the Insurance Counsils of British Columbia and Alberta, and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. She is highly knowledgeable about the procedures and decision-making processes of regulatory and administrative bodies and has provided advice to regulators on policy and prodecural matters.

Before joining TAP Law, Alexandra was a lawyer and Director of Legal Research at Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP, a leading securities litigation boutique.

Prior to commencing practice, Alexandra served as a judicial law clerk to the judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Divisional Court and Commercial List.

Education / Bar Admission

  • Ontario Bar (2017)

  • Osgoode Hall Law School (2016)

Recognition

  • Benchmark Litigation: Future Star

  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Ones to Watch - Corporate and Commercial Litigation

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Chloe Carr

Associate

Chloe is a lawyer at TAP Law, where she is developing a broad civil litigation practice with experience in commercial litigation, employment law, and professional and product liability matters.

Before joining TAP Law, Chloe honed her litigation skills at the full-service law firm in downtown Toronto, specializing in insurance defence. Chloe has appeared regularly before the Superior Court, various administrative tribunals, and the Small Claims Court.

During her legal studies at Osgoode Hall Law School, Chloe worked as a student caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services and West Toronto Community Legal Services where she advocated for marginalized communities before the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board and Social Benefits Tribunal.

Education / Bar Admission

  • Ontario Bar (2024)

  • Osgoode Hall Law School (2023)

  • Queens University, Bachelor of Arts - Honours (2019)

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Zachary Levy

Associate

Zack is a lawyer at TAP Law. He first joined the firm as a summer student, where he supported counsel in preparing materials for court, conducting legal research, and assisted with client matters. He then returned as an articling student, continuing to build on that foundation while developing his skills in advocacy, analysis, and client service. His combined background in law and commerce allows him to approach complex disputes with both legal insight and a strong business perspective.

During his time at Queens University, Zack pursued coursework at the intersection of business and law, with a particular focus on corporate governance, intellectual property, and litigation strategy. His academic and professional experiences together have shaped a practical, detail-oriented approach to client work. 

Education / Bar Admission

  • Ontario Bar (2026)

  • Queens University, JD (2025) and Bachelor of Commerce (2024)

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Cristina Garisto

Law Clerk & Office Manager

Cristina is the Law Clerk & Office Manager at TAP Law. Wearing two essential hats, she seamlessly bridges the gap between client services, firm administration, and substantive legal support.

As a Law Clerk with over 10 years of dedicated experience in civil and commercial litigation, Cristina works closely with our legal team to maintain and ensure top-quality work throughout the legal process. Her sharp attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and strong understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure make her an invaluable asset to our legal practice.

 As Office Manager, Cristina is the operational engine of the firm. She commands the firm’s daily business operations—handling everything from financial administration to vendor management, while maintaining the strict scheduling protocols required to navigate complex court proceedings. Her primary focus is maintaining a highly organized, secure, and efficient environment – which is extremely important for litigation, where timing is everything.

Whether she is coordinating a chaotic calendar or meticulously prepping a file for trial, Cristina’s proactive attitude and commitment to excellence ensure everyone receives the highest level of service.

Education

  • Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, Litigation - Honours (2022)

  • Humber Polytechnic, Law Firm Profile (2014)

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