OUR TEAM
Michael Golden
Co-founder & Associate Counsel
A 1984 graduate of the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia, Michael Golden utilizes his depth of knowledge at every stage of the legal process. Since opening his own practice, he has helped countless clients throughout Vancouver pursue the outcomes they deserve in their immigration, business, and real estate cases.
Bao Nguyen
Co-founder and Senior Partner, RCIC-IRB
Bao’s personal and professional experiences prepared her to join Michael Golden Law Corporation in 2012. As an immigrant herself, her firsthand knowledge of immigration law and her passion for helping others immigrate to Canada shine through in every case she takes on. When you’re ready to get started on the path toward Canadian citizenship, she’s ready to help.
Terry Rodger
Senior Legal Assistant- Account Chief
A senior legal assistant to Michael Golden for the past 10 years, Terry’s primary focus of work is in helping individuals and families through the litigation process. The heart and soul of the office, Terry Rodger is responsible for the firm’s operations and accounting.
Elizabeth Golcher
Paralegal
Elizabeth joined our team in 2018 as a Legal Assistant to Mr. Golden and became a Paralegal in 2022 after earning her Paralegal Certificate. With over 10 years of legal experience, she specializes in case management, legal research, and document preparation in areas such as family law, civil litigation, and immigration and refugee law.
Jeniffer Montano
Case File Coordinator
Jeniffer joined Golden & Associates in 2021 and manages corporate case files while providing a range of legal services to Spanish-speaking clients in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland area. As an immigrant herself, she is passionate about helping others settle in Canada, offering services in English, Spanish, and conversational Korean.
Charlotte Trinh
Legal Assistant
Charlotte has been an essential part of our team since 2022, providing administrative and legal support for a variety of immigration matters, including Family Class and Economic Class applications. Fluent in English and Vietnamese, she is dedicated to assisting clients from diverse backgrounds while advancing her expertise through the SFU Legal Assistant Program.
Wendy Lu
Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Wendy brings over five years of expertise in office management and client relations, providing essential administrative support to our legal team and assisting clients with temporary resident applications through IRCC. Fluent in English and Vietnamese, she combines her professional skills with a passion for food and media, making her a resourceful and dynamic team member.