ABOUT
About jasmine daya
Jasmine Daya is a lawyer, entrepreneur, author, and legal industry executive licensed in Ontario and Alberta. She is the founder of Jasmine Daya & Co., founder and CEO of Cross-Border Private Lenders Association.

A Career Built on Advocacy, Strategy and Purpose
Jasmine Daya is the founder of Jasmine Daya & Co., a Toronto-based boutique law firm focused on litigation strategy, business and regulatory advisory, trusted referral coordination, and cross-border private lending guidance.
Over nearly two decades in practice, Jasmine has represented clients in complex civil litigation, personal injury, insurance, business, and regulatory matters. Her approach is practical, strategic, and commercially informed, shaped not only by her legal experience but also by her work as an entrepreneur, author, investor, and business operator.
Jasmine is also the Founder and CEO of the Cross-Border Private Lenders Association (CBPLA), Jasmine leads a premier network dedicated to connecting Canadian and American private lenders, mortgage brokers, and industry professionals. Under her leadership, the organization serves as a central hub for cross-border market intelligence, practical education, and high-value networking. Driven by her passion for facilitating capital flow across borders, she has established CBPLA as an essential resource for industry leaders navigating the complexities of the North American private lending landscape.
In addition to her legal work, Jasmine is an author, speaker, and media personality. She has written extensively on law, business, leadership, and personal development, and she continues to build educational platforms that make legal and business information more accessible.
Today, Jasmine’s work sits at the intersection of law, business, strategy, and education. Through Jasmine Daya & Co., she provides clients with senior legal guidance, strategic direction, and access to a trusted network of legal professionals in Canada and the United States.
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctor (JD), Queen’s University Faculty of Law, Kingston, Ontario
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Ontario
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance , Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas Texas
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics – Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas
Certifications & Executive Education
- Harvard University – Negotiation for Executives & Lawyers
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Digital Marketing & Analytics
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Artificial Intelligence
- Tulane University hosted by McGill University – International Comparative Law
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- Johns Hopkins University – Pre-College program
Awards & Recognition
- Women Empowerment Awards, 2026 Nominee
- Women of Influence Award Recipient, 2025
- Universal Women’s Network Recognition 2025
- Fluxx Award Recipient – 2025
- Top Toronto Lawyers List, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- LA Times Nominee – 2025
- Million Podcasts Top 10 Canadian Legal list – Ranked 5th
- Toronto Waterfront Award Nominee (all years), 2018, 2019, 2023
- Reuben Wells Lenoard Award in Business Law
Bar Admissions
- Ontario
- Alberta
- California (provisionally licensed)
Thought Leadership & Publications
- Author, Law Girl’s Bump in the Road
- Author, JD in the Kitchen Cookbook Series
- Author (Upcoming), Private Lender’s Compliance Handbook
- Author, Private Lender’s Legal Handbook
- Author, Private Lender’s Insurance Handbook
Other Organizations, Ventures & Leadership
- Geraci LLP
- Move Your Business
- Initiate Process Servers
- The Exchange by Geraci LLP
- Solterra Foundation Nonprofit Organization (including Solterra Academy)
- Geraci Integrated Protection Model™
- Cross-Border Private Lenders Association
AT A GLANCE
Licensed in Ontario
Licensed in Alberta
Provisionally licensed in California
Founder, Jasmine Daya & Co.
AUTHOR
SPEAKER
Entrepreneur
Cross-Border Private Lending Counsel