Kendelle Pollitt Named Finalist in Business Person of the Year Category
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 (SWRBOT).
This recognition highlights Kendelle’s exceptional leadership as the visionary behind Pier Law & Mediation, one of BC’s top-growing law firms (The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine 2024). In just six years, Kendelle has grown Pier Law & 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’s impact extends far beyond the courtroom — prioritizing philanthropy, mentorship, mental wellness, and community connection alongside growth and legal excellence. This isn’t the first time Kendelle’s 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 — Jas Oberoi (Jas Oberoi Group) and Steve Pisiak (Ultimate Performance) — is a testament to Kendelle’s bold vision, values-driven growth, and unwavering commitment to community.
“Success isn’t just about growth,” says Kendelle Pollitt. “It’s about building something meaningful — something that serves people, uplifts community, and creates opportunity.”
We are thrilled to celebrate Kendelle’s 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 — and please join us in congratulating Kendelle on this well-deserved honour!
About Kendelle Pollitt
Founder & Principal, Pier Law & Mediation (est. September 2019) Kendelle Pollitt is a nationally recognized family lawyer, accredited mediator, and the founder of Pier Law & Mediation. In 2024, The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business named Pier Law & Mediation one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies — a testament to Kendelle’s visionary leadership and people-first approach to law.
Since launching Pier Law & Mediation in 2019, she has scaled the firm from a solo practice to a multi-location firm. Today, Pier Law & Mediation is a go-to destination for families navigating separation, divorce, mediation, and other family matters—with 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 — empowering clients to move forward with dignity and control.
Kendelle’s story is one of bold growth and quiet strength — 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. Pier Law & 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® & Entrepreneur Series.
- Named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business (2024).
- Founder of the Let’s 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.
Check out our careers page for more information.
