Melissa earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Saskatchewan in 2011 and was admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in 2012. She practices general law with a focus on Family Law, Wills and Estates, and Civil Litigation. Melissa is an active member of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association. She volunteers with Pro Bono Saskatchewan and serves on the Development Appeals Board for the City of Prince Albert. With a strong commitment to her clients and community, Melissa provides comprehensive legal services backed by a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Saskatchewan, obtained in 2008.

Merisa obtained the Bachelor of Commerce & Law at the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1998 and her Bachelor of Law from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 2000. Merisa went on to obtain her Master of Law, again at the University of Pretoria, in 2002 and was admitted to the High Court of South Africa in August of 2003. Upon moving to Canada, Merisa obtained her Certificate of Qualification (for foreign trained lawyers) from the National Committee on Accreditation and was admitted to the Saskatchewan Bar in January of 2019 is currently an active member in good standing of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association. Merisa engages in the general practice of law with a focus on Family Law, Wills & Estates, Real Estate and Civil Litigation. Merisa has a special in Alternative Dispute Resolution and in 2021, Merisa expanded her practice to include providing civil and family mediation services and obtained her Qualified Mediator (QMed) designation. She is also a recognized Family Mediator pursuant to the King's Bench Act, 2023. Merisa's extensive legal experience in both Canada and abroad as well as her experience in litigation and mediation allow her to bring a unique and diverse approach to helping clients resolve their legal matters efficiently and effectively.

After a distinguished 40+ year career in the general practice of law, Leo Pinel announced his retirement from active practice effective December 31, 2024. Leo earned his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan in 1967 and was called to the Saskatchewan Bar in 1968. Throughout his extensive legal career, in which he engaged in the general practice of law, Leo demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the profession and compassionate guidance to his clients and colleagues alike. Leo thanks all those who have crossed his path, from colleagues to clients and everyone in between and is very much looking forward to this next chapter. We at Isbister Coertze & Associates extend our heartfelt gratitude to Leo for his mentorship and friendship and being a beacon of excellence and integrity in the legal profession and wish him a fulfilling and joyous retirement.