Our Team
Brandon L. Veenstra, HBA, J.D.
Before embarking on his legal career, Brandon previously worked in municipal government with the Auckland Council in New Zealand. Brandon completed his articles in Fort St. John, and afterwards practiced law at a firm in Cranbrook. Along with Amanda Krishan, Brandon opened VK Law Corporation to provide practical and sensible legal services to the Kootenays.
While outside the office, Brandon is an avid snowboarder and golfer, and enjoys hiking and camping in the beautiful Kootenays.
Education
- Admitted to the British Columbia Bar, 2017
- Juris Doctor, University of Saskatchewan, 2016
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Toronto, 2012
Professional Associations
- Governor, Law Foundation of British Columbia
- Member, Law Society of British Columbia
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member and former President, Kootenay Bar Association
- Supervising Lawyer, Community Connections Society for Southeast British Columbia
- Director, Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce (2020-2023)
- Director, Cranbrook and District Restorative Justice Society (2017-2020)
- Director, North Peace Justice Society (2016-2017)
Amanda J. Krishan, BA, J.D.
Amanda was born and raised in Saskatchewan, where she attended the University of Saskatchewan for her undergraduate and law degree. Her practice is primarily focused on immigration law, and wills and estates. Amanda completed her articles in British Columbia and previously practiced at a law firm in Cranbrook. Along with Brandon Veenstra, Amanda opened VK Law Corporation to provide practical and sensible legal services to the Kootenays.
When not in the office, Amanda enjoys camping, kayaking, skiing, and going on long walks with her dogs.
Education
- Admitted to British Columbia Bar, 2017
- Juris Doctor, University of Saskatchewan, 2016
- Bachelor of Arts (With Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 2013
Professional Associations
- Member, Law Society of British Columbia
- Member, Kootenay Bar Association
- Director, Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia
Taylor D. Nesdoly, HBA, MA, J.D.
Taylor grew up in British Columbia, and obtained her law degree from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. Upon graduation, she was delighted to be given the opportunity to return to British Columbia and complete her articles. She now practices as a family law lawyer and is pleased to work alongside Brandon and Amanda in providing practical and sensible legal services to the Kootenays.
When not in the office, Taylor enjoys painting, gardening and exploring the beautiful Kootenays and the world beyond.
Education
- Admitted to British Columbia Bar, 2022
- Juris Doctor, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie Unviersity, 2020
- Master of Arts, Queen's University, 2016
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of British Columbia (Okanagan), 2015
Professional Associations
- Member, Law Society of British Columbia
- Member, Canada Bar Association
- Member, Kootenay Bar Association