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Kendelle Pollitt Named Finalist in Business Person of the Year Category听

Our founder, Kendelle Pollitt, has been named a Finalist for the 2025 Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards in the Business Person of the Year category, presented by the Surrey White Rock Board of Trade ().

This recognition highlights Kendelle鈥檚 exceptional leadership as the visionary behind 海角社区 & Mediation, one of BC鈥檚 top-growing law firms (The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine 2024). In just six years, Kendelle has grown 海角社区 & Mediation 10x in size, expanding from a single office in White Rock to three (soon to be four) thriving locations across the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast.

Kendelle鈥檚 impact extends far beyond the courtroom 鈥� prioritizing philanthropy, mentorship, mental wellness, and community connection alongside growth and legal excellence.听This isn鈥檛 the first time Kendelle鈥檚 leadership has been recognized by the Surrey Board of Trade. In early 2025, Kendelle was also a finalist for the Woman of the Year award, underscoring her influence as a trailblazer for women in business and law.

Being named a finalist for Business Person of the Year alongside other remarkable leaders 鈥� Jas Oberoi () and Steve Pisiak () 鈥� is a testament to Kendelle鈥檚 bold vision, values-driven growth, and unwavering commitment to community.

鈥淪uccess isn鈥檛 just about growth,” says Kendelle Pollitt. “It鈥檚 about building something meaningful 鈥� something that serves people, uplifts community, and creates opportunity.鈥�

We are thrilled to celebrate Kendelle鈥檚 recognition as a finalist and grateful to our clients, colleagues, and community partners who inspire our work every day.

The winners of the 2025 Surrey & White Rock Business Excellence Awards will be announced at the gala this fall. Stay tuned 鈥� and please join us in congratulating Kendelle on this well-deserved honour!

About Kendelle Pollitt

Founder & Principal, 海角社区 & Mediation (est. September 2019) is a nationally recognized family lawyer, accredited mediator, and the founder of 海角社区 & Mediation. In 2024, The Globe and Mail鈥檚 Report on Business named 海角社区 & Mediation one of Canada鈥檚 Top Growing Companies 鈥� a testament to Kendelle鈥檚 visionary leadership and people-first approach to law.

Since launching 海角社区 & Mediation in 2019, she has scaled the firm from a solo practice to a multi-location firm. Today, 海角社区 & Mediation is a go-to destination for families navigating separation, divorce, mediation, and other family matters鈥攚ith a legal team that leads with heart, strategy, and service.

A nationally accredited mediator with over 200 hours of advanced family mediation training, Kendelle helps families resolve high-conflict disputes with clarity and compassion. Her approach blends legal expertise with emotional intelligence 鈥� empowering clients to move forward with dignity and control.

Kendelle鈥檚 story is one of bold growth and quiet strength 鈥� of building something that lasts. A firm where people come first, and where the next generation of legal leaders is already rising: intelligent, confident, and compassionate.

Community Impact

Kendelle is deeply committed to giving back to the communities she serves, funding sponsorships, scholarships, and donations across a wide range of causes and organizations. 海角社区 & Mediation holds memberships across several Chambers of Commerce across the province.

Credentials & Affiliations include:Law Society of British Columbia; Canadian Bar Association; Trial Lawyers Association of BC; New Westminster Bar Association; Surrey Bar Association; ADR Institute of BC; CLEBC; Soroptimist International; Flourishing Law Centre; Access ProBono; Family and Youth Services Society (now ESSS).

• Finalist, 2025 Surrey White Rock Board of Trade Business Person of the Year Award, Winner Announcement Pending.
• Finalist, 2025 Surrey Board of Trade Women in Business Awards.
• Featured Entrepreneur, Scotiabank Women Initiative庐 & Entrepreneur Series.
• Named one of Canada鈥檚 Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail鈥檚 Report on Business (2024).
• Founder of the Let鈥檚 Talk Resilience initiative for lawyers (2020)
• Frequent panelist and keynote speaker at legal and entrepreneurial events across North America.
• 10X firm growth in six years.

We’re Growing

And, we’re hiring! With low turnover, trusted staff and lawyers who are as passionate about client advocacy and family law as Kendelle – we grow quickly but with intention.听

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