Biography
Daphne Wood is an Associate Lawyer at Esna Law PC, a Toronto-based law firm focused exclusively on Canadian immigration, refugee, and citizenship law.
Daphne graduated in the top 10% of both her faculty and her department in her undergraduate studies. During law school, she served the community as a student caseworker at two Toronto legal clinics, and she went on to complete her articling in immigration and refugee law before joining Esna Law.
Daphne's practice includes
- Litigation: Representing clients in immigration and refugee matters in the Federal Court and before all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board.
- Applications: Advising on and preparing applications for temporary residence, permanent residence and Canadian citizenship.
- Inadmissibility: Advising on inadmissibility matters, including criminal rehabilitation and Temporary Resident Permits.
Education & bar admission
- Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School (2024)
- Bachelor of Arts, McGill University (2019)
- Called to the Ontario Bar in 2025
- Exclusively practises immigration and refugee law
Community & professional involvement
- Member, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers
Beyond the office
Daphne enjoys theatre and literature, and is a tea enthusiast.
Publications, talks & media
Publications
- "Canada's Digital Nomad Policy: Opportunities for U.S. Companies and Workers," co-authored with Alexandra Cole and Benjamin Green, September 2024
- "What You Need to Know About the New Post-Graduation Work Permit Requirements," co-authored with Sonia Sidhu, 2024
- "Temporary Public Policy Ended: Visitors in Canada Can No Longer Apply for a Work Permit from Within the Country," co-authored with Madison Kelly, 2024
- "The Importance of Renewing and Safeguarding Your Canadian Passport," December 2024
- "What Canadian Travelers Need to Know About the UK's New ETA," 2025
