Abby Pang of Illuma Family Law Nominated for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Written By Abby Pang

We are excited to announce that Abby Pang, Founder and Principal Lawyer of Illuma Law, has been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards in the “Ones to Watch” category. She, and all of us at Illuma, are incredibly proud to be nominated for this honour.

What does the nomination and application process involve?

The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards are Canada’s leading platform for celebrating women in business. For over 30 years, they have honoured the country’s most accomplished and impactful women across industries. The “Ones to Watch” category specifically recognizes early-stage entrepreneurs who are making significant waves in their fields through innovation, vision, and potential for scalable growth. To be considered for this award, the entrepreneur must be nominated by a third party, confirm their eligibility, and complete the formal award application.

Our Thoughts

Abby’s nomination reflects her transformative leadership and the remarkable strides she has made since founding Illuma Law in 2022. Under her guidance, Illuma has grown into a thriving, all-female family law firm known for its compassionate, low-conflict approach to legal services. Beyond her legal expertise, Abby is also recognized for breaking industry norms—offering progressive workplace policies like child-care top-ups and paid parental leave, while championing diversity, equity, and women’s empowerment both within and outside the legal field.

From spearheading community outreach campaigns to mentoring the next generation of lawyers, Abby’s commitment to reshaping the legal landscape is clear—and this nomination affirms that her work is not only being noticed, but celebrated on a national scale.

RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025

Abby Pang

Abby is a lawyer and loving mother of two children. She is an advocate for healthy families and children. She has turned her energy towards supporting families, by providing guidance and helping families navigate through the legal system, while empowering them to have a voice throughout the process.

Abby Pang’s journey began in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Subsequently, her family moved to the east side of Vancouver, before moving to Richmond, where she spent most of her childhood. Her father was a refugee who came to Canada in 1970, and from him she learned the meaning of grit.

In her youth, Abby experienced a breakdown in her family unit which resulted in divorce. She understands that marital breakdowns and divorces can be complicated, but also devastating. She also understands there are alternative options and ways to mitigate the damaging effects of the process.

Abby earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of British Columbia, studying psychology and family studies. She earned a law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, exchange program through the Hong Kong University. In 2008, she returned to British Columbia to work in a large law office while completing her National Certificate of Accreditation. She then completed her articles in a boutique law firm in Vancouver. She was called to the British Columbia bar in 2012.

Abby has appeared in Provincial Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal. She deals with personal injury claims, sexual assault (civil) claims, and family law matters: Jansson v. Malone, 2021; Binning v. Kandola, 2021; Bergeron v. Malloy, 2020; Urwin v. Hanson, 2019; Lally v. He, 2016; Kandola v. Mactavish, 2016; Kweon v. Roy, 2016; Chan v. Caer, 2014; Saadati v. Moorhead, 2015; Loft v. Nat, 2015. In addition to her court experience, Abby takes a “family first” approach and is resolution-focused. She is registered through the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

As a lawyer, Abby Pang’s community involvement included volunteer work with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers and the Canadian Bar Association Women Lawyers’ Forum. As well, she had the opportunity to assist at Rise Women’s Legal Center and Battered Women’s Support Services through volunteering with Amici Curiae Friends of Court.

Abby is the recipient of A Woman of Worth Leader of the Year Award 2023 for her outstanding achievements in strengthening her community/organization through innovative approaches to resolving challenges and inspiring meaningful change. She has been recognized nationally as a nominee of the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards 2023, which honours extraordinary women leaders and businesses.

In her personal time, Abby enjoys snowboarding, bike riding, and spending time with her family.

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