In addition to her legal work in the area of environmental law, Shelley also regularly advises clients on issues relating to tax compliance and international taxation laws. She is highly sought after by businesses seeking corporate counsel in matters involving tax audits, financial investigations and other sensitive legal matters. Shelley's expertise ensures that clients receive the best advice when navigating complicated tax regulations.

Shelley Rode attended Osgoode Hall Law School at York University where she earned her Juris Doctor degree in 1997. Since then she has built an impressive career based on her commitment to excellence in client service and legal strategy development. She is an active member of the Ontario Bar Association's Environmental Law Section and regularly attends conferences and symposiums dedicated to those areas of practice.

Shelley has also been appointed by various departments within the Government of Canada as a special consultant for their initiatives related to environmental protection and taxation needs assessment. This appointment highlights Shelley's reputation for providing reliable advice when it comes to legal guidance needed by governments around these topics.

Beyond this specialist work, Shelley also provides pro bono counselling services to individuals facing economic hardship or discrimination issues due to their gender identity or sexual orientation. Her dedication towards social justice is widely recognized within her local community as well as beyond Canada's borders.