Azat Perengliyev

Azat is an associate at Steinmans Trial Lawyers, where he focuses on a diverse range of civil and commercial matters. He joined the firm as a summer student in 2022, completed his articles, and returned as an associate following his call to the British Columbia Bar in May 2024.

Azat earned his Juris Doctor from Thompson Rivers University (TRU), where he volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, served as a research assistant, and held leadership positions as Chair of the first-year law students and Vice President of Corporate Relations for the TRU Business Law Society.

Born and raised in Turkmenistan, Azat studied in Ukraine before attending law school. He graduated from Kharkiv University of Humanities “People’s Ukrainian Academy” with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master’s degree in Economics and Business.

Prior to his legal career, Azat gained professional experience in the hospitality industry, working at hotels and resorts in Greece and Turkey. After moving to Canada, he worked at a Marriott hotel in Edmonton and at West Edmonton Mall.

Outside of his legal practice, Azat enjoys learning new languages and maintaining an active lifestyle through surfing, hiking, and playing tennis.