CCI GRC Holiday Party & Legal Panel
Celebrate the season, connect with the condominium community, and gain practical legal insights at our biggest event of the year!
Join CCI Grand River Chapter for an afternoon of holiday festivities, networking, and professional development.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM–3:00 PM
Location: Delta Waterloo – 110 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON
What to Expect
Holiday Celebration & Networking
Enjoy a festive atmosphere and connect with condominium owners, property managers, and other professionals from across the Grand River area.
Expert Legal Panel
Hear from four leading condominium lawyers as they discuss current condo law issues and their impact on condominium communities.
Who Should Attend?
- Condominium owners
- Property managers
- Real estate professionals
- Building administrators
Tickets & Table Packages
This paid event is open to the public, with special pricing for CCI members.
| Ticket Option | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CCI Member | $65 | Admission for one |
| Non-Member | $120 | Admission for one |
| Table Package | $600 | Reserved table for eight guests, with your organization’s logo displayed on the table. Please email us your guest list with email addresses |
Bring your colleagues or guests and enjoy the event together with a reserved table package.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support CCI GRC’s Holiday Party & Legal Panel and help bring our condominium community together for celebration, connection, and learning.
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact CCI Grand River Chapter for information about sponsorship packages, pricing, and recognition opportunities.
Enquire About Sponsorship
Join Us!
Celebrate the season while expanding your network and staying informed about legal issues affecting your condominium community.
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Meet Your Moderator
Shiona Niven. BA, OLCM.
Shiona Niven, is the founder and President of Niven Condo Management Inc., a boutique condominium management firm proudly serving Waterloo and Wellington Regions. With a professional background in business and a career built on exceptional customer service, Shiona is known for her ability to foster strong relationships and deliver personalized support to condominium boards and owners alike. Drawing on years of experience managing diverse corporations, she founded NCM with a clear philosophy: manage fewer condos to serve them better. This “quality over quantity” approach ensures each community benefits from responsive service, transparent operations, and practical solutions tailored to their unique needs. Shiona is actively involved in Ontario’s condominium sector, contributing thought leadership and resources to help boards and managers navigate today’s complex challenges with confidence and clarity , a boutique condominium management firm proudly serving Waterloo and Wellington Regions. With a professional background in business and a career built on exceptional customer service, Shiona is known for her ability to foster strong relationships and deliver personalized support to condominium boards and owners alike. Drawing on years of experience managing diverse corporations, she founded NCM with a clear philosophy: manage fewer condos to serve them better. This “quality over quantity” approach ensures each community benefits from responsive service, transparent operations, and practical solutions tailored to their unique needs. Shiona is actively involved in Ontario’s condominium sector, contributing thought leadership and resources to help boards and managers navigate today’s complex challenges with confidence and clarity.
Meet Your Speakers
Michelle Kelly
Michelle Kelly is a condominium lawyer at Robson Carpenter LLP. She assists condominiums throughout Ontario with a range of condominium issues. She previously served as a director for the Grand River, Golden Horseshoe and London chapters of the Canadian Condominium Institute. She regularly contributes articles to condominium industry magazines and is frequently asked to present on condominium legal issues at events organized by CCI and other organizations. She is the
primary contributor to her firm’s condominium law blog.
Ashley Winberg
Ashley Winberg is a lawyer at Common Ground Condo Law and is recognized as one of the leading condominium lawyers in Ontario, with two decades of experience providing strategic legal counsel to condominium corporations of varying types and sizes throughout the province. Ashley’s expertise includes complex shared facilities disputes, construction procurement and deficiencies, employment matters, and issues related to aging and mental health. Ashley is committed to providing her clients with timely legal solutions and practical implementation strategies designed to prevent disputes, manage costs, and foster harmonious communities.
Xander Winter
Xander Winter is a lawyer at SV Law, practicing in the Condominium Law practice group. He provides strategic advice and representation to condominium corporations and unit owners on governance, compliance, and operational matters. His practice is guided by a client-focused approach that emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and practical solutions.
Xander was called to the Ontario Bar in 2025 after completing his articles with SV Law. He previously joined the firm as a summer student in 2023. He earned his Juris Doctor from Western University’s Faculty of Law in 2024, where he was actively engaged in the student community and gained valuable advocacy experience through multiple moot competitions, including as a member of Western’s team at the Walsh Family Law Moot. Prior to law school, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies from Nipissing University.
With a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, Xander strives to ensure that his clients feel supported and understood throughout the legal process.
Outside of his legal practice, Xander enjoys sports, spending time on the water, and connecting with family and friends.
Bharat Kapoor
As a Partner at Horlick Condominium Law PC, my legal acumen in condominium and corporate law enables me to deliver exceptional legal services tailored to our clients’ unique needs. With a strong background in legal writing and court proceedings, my role involves steering our team in complex litigation and advisory matters, ensuring the highest standards of legal practice.