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Nathan Henderson is an associate in our Corporate & Commercial and Municipal, Land Use, & Development Groups. Nathan maintains a diverse law practice in institutional and private financing, commercial real estate, all land and condominium development, and other corporate and commercial transactions. His practice also includes advising corporations, charities and foundations on corporate and commercial matters, including advice on regulatory compliance and privacy concerns.

Nathan is a proud son of Rexdale in the west end of Toronto, and today is happy to call Waterloo home. Nathan completed his Bachelors of Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo, and obtained his law degree from the University of Ottawa. Prior to law school, Nathan worked at an NGO in Madrid, Spain, contributing to campaigns for transparency and access to information in the EU. During his studies, Nathan worked at a global law firm focusing in trademarks and intellectual property, was on the executive of multiple student groups, and co-founded the Creative Law Collective, a group interested in the issues of law that face creators and in advocacy for creative industries.

Nathan completed his articles with SorbaraLaw before being called to the bar in 2021, and worked with the firm as a summer student for two years before commencing his articles. Nathan is also committed to investing in his community as a board member of Sustainable Waterloo Region, a social enterprise non-profit that is committed to helping the local business community and Waterloo Region become environmentally and economically sustainable and strong.

In his spare time, Nathan likes to perform, having starred in multiple musicals during his time at Waterloo and Ottawa. Nathan is also an avid basketball and ultimate frisbee player, NBA super fan, film buff, and enjoys adventuring through all of what life has to offer with his wife, daughter, and friends and family.

Education

  • Bachelors of Environmental Studies (Honours), University of Waterloo, 2016
    • International Development - Research Specialization 
    • Peace & Conflict Studies Minor 
    • Spanish Language Certificate, Level 1 
  • J.D., University of Ottawa, 2020

Community Involvement

Board Member - Sustainable Waterloo Region

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Ontario

Waterloo Law Association

Ontario Bar Association