Sherry Yuanyuan Hao

Sherry Yuanyuan Hao

Associate

Contact Information

(705) 722-4400
shao@chcbarristers.com

Background

Sherry completed her Law Practice Program (LPP) practical training with Carroll Heyd Chown and joined the firm as an Associate in 2026. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Common Law.

While in law school, Sherry was selected for the highly competitive Legal Writing Leader Program and later served as a Peer Mentor within the Faculty of Common Law. She also summered with family law firms in Ottawa and St. Catharines, gaining practical legal experience in varied professional environments.

Sherry brings a non-traditional path to the legal profession, shaped by more than seven years of leadership experience and a strong commitment to client-centred advocacy. Before pursuing a legal career, Sherry advanced into multiple management roles within the hospitality sector in Niagara Region, including Event Manager at Chateau des Charmes Winery and Food and Beverage Supervisor at Prince of Wales Hotel, where she developed strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills while working with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds.

Sherry is bilingual, and she is pleased to serve her communities in both English and Mandarin Chinese. She is known for her trauma-informed approach, empathy, and ability to build meaningful rapport with clients, enabling her to guide individuals through challenging and often emotionally complex circumstances with professionalism and compassion. She is dedicated to providing thoughtful, practical, and client-focused legal services while continuing to develop as an advocate and trusted legal advisor.

Outside the office, you might spot Sherry exploring local farmers’ markets or hiking trails with her corgi, Kiwi. She also enjoys Zumba, comedy shows, and board games with friends and family. As a former fine-dining sommelier and WSET-certified wine consultant, Sherry can also be found in winery tasting rooms, speaking with winemakers about viticulture and the latest winemaking techniques.

Professional Affiliations

Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
The Advocate’s Society

 Education

Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics and Literature), Hubei University
Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa
Law Practice Program (LPP), Toronto Metropolitan University

郝圆圆于 2026 年完成在律师事务所的法律实践课程实务培训,并正式加入本所担任律师。她毕业于渥太华大学法学院,获法学博士学位。

在法学院就读期间,郝女士入选并成功完成竞争激烈的法律写作项目,并曾担任法学院学生导师。她亦曾在渥太华和圣凯瑟琳斯的律师事务所实习,积累了丰富的法律研究、撰写及客户服务方面的实践经验。

在从事法律工作之前, 郝女士曾于尼亚加拉地区的酒店和服务业担任多项高管职务,包括各类中大型酒庄及滨湖小镇奢华威尔士亲王酒店。这段长达近八年的跨领域职业经历使她积累了丰富的团队管理、组织协调及沟通经验,并培养了与不同背景人士建立良好合作关系的能力。

郝女士可为客户提供英语和普通话双语法律服务。她注重理解客户的具体处境与需求,秉持以客户为中心、富有同理心的执业理念,致力于提供审慎、务实且专业的法律建议,并以理解和共情为基础的执业理念去协助客户应对复杂及具有挑战性的法律事务。郝女士同时也提供公证服务,竭诚为客户处理相关文件的公证及认证事宜。

工作之余,郝女士喜欢和她的柯基犬和家人一起探索当地农贸市场及公园野外徒步。她亦热衷于尊巴舞和喜剧演出。凭借此前的高级餐饮侍酒师经历及葡萄酒与烈酒教育基金会认证,她对葡萄酒文化怀有浓厚兴趣,闲暇时亦喜欢探访酒庄,与酿酒师交流葡萄栽培及酿酒工艺。

教育背景

湖北大学,文学学士(语言学与文学)

渥太华大学,法学博士

多伦多都会大学,法律实践课程

专业组织会员资格

加拿大律师协会

安大略省律师协会