Our Summer Students

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Jennifer recently completed her second year at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Jennifer Bilas

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Jennifer recently completed her second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has a background in Mechanical Engineering and completed a Master’s Certificate in Public Sector Management. Over the past year, she served as a Dean’s Fellow for Property Law, Co-President for the Mature Students’ Association and a mentor to several 1L students through various organizations. Jennifer received the Borden Ladner Gervais Professional Excellence Award and the McMillan LLP Upper Year Scholarship based on academic excellence. In addition, she was awarded the Osler and Bennett Jones Bursary for community involvement. Jennifer has competed in several moots and recently represented Osgoode as an oralist at the national Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot where her team was named Best Faculty (it won several individual awards and cumulatively, had the highest score in the moot, earning Osgoode the trophy). During her 1L summer, she worked at a boutique Bay Street law firm. Prior to law school, Jennifer worked for a municipality in development and capital infrastructure construction. She also has experience in construction in the private sector. Outside of work and school, Jennifer enjoys outdoor adventures, including distance running and mountain biking. Jennifer has run several races, including four marathons.

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Julie recently completed her second year at Western University’s Faculty of Law. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University wi...

Julie Brennan

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Julie Brennan

Julie recently completed her second year at Western University’s Faculty of Law. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University with a specialization in Strategy for Social Enterprise and Organizational Behaviour. During her undergraduate degree, Julie completed a semester abroad in Australia, where she studied at the University of Queensland and worked as an intern for the Gold Coast Marathon, Australia’s premier road race. After graduating from McGill, Julie interned in New York with the United Nations Department of Peace Operations, working with Justice and Corrections Services to strengthen criminal justice systems and enhance the rule of law in conflict-affected areas. During law school, Julie has been heavily involved with the Community Legal Services Clinic, providing pro bono legal services to the London community. In her first year, Julie served as an Associate Caseworker for the clinic and was brought on as a full-time Senior Caseworker during the summer and following year. In this role, Julie advocated on behalf of her clients in criminal defence, small claims, family and housing matters and mentored first year caseworkers. Beyond work and school, Julie loves exploring the mountains, skiing in the winters and hiking in the summers. She looks for any excuse to be on the water and enjoys paddle boarding through Northern Ontario’s lakes and scuba diving during her travels.

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Alex recently completed his first year at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Public and International Affairs from...

Alexander Day

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Alexander Day

Alex recently completed his first year at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Public and International Affairs from Princeton University and an MBA from Ivey Business School at Western University. At Princeton, Alex was a Division I NCAA tennis player and was voted Most Valuable Player on his team. As a Canadian national champion, he was selected to represent Canada at the World University Games in South Korea. After graduating, he competed professionally on the ATP Tour and reached a world ranking in the top 10 of Canadian players. Upon retiring from tennis and prior to business school, Alex worked as an Account Executive at a tech startup in Vancouver, where he managed hundreds of client relationships and oversaw the entire sales cycle of the business. At Ivey, Alex and his team were recipients of the Stephen Suske Ivey New Venture Project Award, which was awarded to the team with the best overall startup business plan and pitch. At law school, Alex is a social representative for his class and was elected VP Finance of the Students’ Law Society. Alex’s other interests include travelling, gaming, and playing/watching most sports.

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Chauntae recently completed her first year at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology with a minor ...

Chauntae De Gannes

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Chauntae De Gannes

Chauntae recently completed her first year at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology with a minor in Global Development Studies from Queen’s University, where she graduated on the Dean’s List. While at Queen’s, Chauntae was actively involved on campus through senior leadership roles in student government, orientation week and gender equity organizations. She received the Mark R. Wilson Award and Jeffrey McCarthy Award in recognition of her commitment to the Queen’s community. While completing her undergraduate degree, Chauntae spent her summers working in policy development and project implementation for the Ontario government across five different ministries, including Cabinet Office. At law school, Chauntae completed the Technoship Research Program with the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society. During her Technoship, Chauntae researched the societal impacts of algorithmic bias and artificial intelligence inequalities. Chauntae is the Vice President of External Affairs for the Common Law Student Society and an executive team member of the University of Ottawa Association of Women & Law. Chauntae participated in the 2021 Ottawa Legal Innovation Hub Hackathon, sharpening her business skills and knowledge of tech startups in a competitive setting. Outside of her studies, Chauntae is passionate about community engagement and serves as a Young Director for the Girls20 Girls on Boards corporate governance program and a Director on the Queen’s Black Alumni Chapter Executive. In her spare time, Chauntae loves to pursue her creative talents of cooking and spinning beats as a DJ.

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Cristian recently completed his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a Bachelor of Music in Voice from the University of Toronto, where he g...

Cristian Delfino

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Cristian Delfino

Cristian recently completed his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a Bachelor of Music in Voice from the University of Toronto, where he graduated with Honours, culminating in a Rhodes Scholarship nomination. While at the Faculty of Music, Cristian researched the significant impact of Edoardo Ferrari-Fontana, an Italian-Canadian tenor, and was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievements for his archival work. As a tenor himself, Cristian has won several first-place awards at music festivals across the province. During his summers while completing his undergraduate degree, Cristian worked at a wealth management firm, assisting advisors with investment opportunities for various clients. At Osgoode, Cristian is a peer mentor with the Osgoode Peer Support Centre. He enjoys combining his hockey knowledge with his law school experience – he writes for the sports section of the school’s newspaper and recently reached the semifinals of Osgoode’s inaugural Hockey Arbitration Competition. This fall, Cristian will be working as a caseworker with Osgoode’s Investor Protection Clinic, providing legal advice to those who have suffered investment losses and cannot afford a lawyer. Cristian enjoys spending time with his family and friends and remains emotionally invested in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Stanley Cup aspirations.

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Nicole recently completed her second year of law school at the University of Windsor. She worked as a summer student at a law firm in Toronto, and as ...

Nicole Dionne

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Nicole Dionne

Nicole recently completed her second year of law school at the University of Windsor. She worked as a summer student at a law firm in Toronto, and as a legal assistant at a law firm in Mississauga. Nicole also worked as a Caseworker at Windsor’s Community Legal Aid clinic, where she advocated for her clients on criminal defence matters. She is a proud member of OUTlaws, an LGBTQ+ affinity group at Windsor Law. She completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from the University of Toronto, where she studied Sociology, Sexual Diversity Studies and French Studies. Nicole enjoys performing as a singer. She pursued numerous musical endeavors at the University of Toronto during her free time. She participated in various musicals, such as “The Last 5 Years.” Nicole joined competitive a cappella choirs and won awards at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. She performed in various retirement homes, palliative care facilities and cancer wards as a volunteer. After completing her undergraduate degree, Nicole became a member of Beatsync, a professional a cappella group based in Toronto. Her favourite moments in Beatsync were performing at the Royal Ontario Museum, Château Frontenac in Quebec City and on an international tour in China. Nicole is in a folk band called Chris & Nicole that has performed in numerous bars and venues across Toronto, such as the Drake Underground and the Horseshoe Tavern. Chris & Nicole released an album in 2019 called “There’s Romance in Goodbye.” In her free time, Nicole enjoys travelling, going to concerts, painting and karaoke.

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Saumia recently completed her second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Internationa...

Saumia Ganeshamoorthy

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Saumia Ganeshamoorthy

Saumia recently completed her second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Development from McGill University, where she graduated with Distinction. While completing her undergraduate studies, Saumia led the McGill chapters of two international charitable organizations and worked as a student affairs assistant for the school’s administration. She also completed an internship at an immigration law firm in the GTA, assisting with casework for Canadian and US clients. At Osgoode, Saumia spent her first year summer working as a student caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services (PCLS) and as a research assistant in the area of legal technology and artificial intelligence. At PCLS, she represented and assisted clients with various legal matters, including disability benefits appeals and criminal injuries compensation. Saumia returned to PCLS in her second year to complete her clinical placement. During the school term, she served on the executive teams of the Osgoode Tamil Law Students’ Association and the Osgoode Health Law Association. Outside of school and work, Saumia enjoys hiking, watching wildlife documentaries and dabbling in portrait photography.

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Maria summered at the firm in 2020 and recently completed her second year at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law.

Maria Gonzalez

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Maria Gonzalez

Maria summered at the firm in 2020 and recently completed her second year at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. She has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and Cognitive Science from the University of Toronto, where she graduated with Distinction. Following her undergraduate degree, Maria completed an accelerated post-graduate program in Paralegal Studies and became a licensed paralegal. Maria spent two years working as a paralegal at a criminal law firm in Toronto. She regularly handled procedural matters at the Ontario Court of Justice and worked with counsel on complex homicide, drug-trafficking and organized crime cases. Before attending law school, Maria spent a summer working as a Legal Assistant in our firm’s Municipal and Land Use Planning Group. Most recently, Maria completed an internship with the Town of Newmarket Legal Services Department where she assisted with a series of real estate and municipal law matters. In the past, Maria has also volunteered for legal clinics, boutique law firms and the Toronto Police Service. During the school year, Maria worked as a Teaching Assistant in Criminal Law at the Faculty of Law. Maria speaks Spanish fluently and is a founding member and Vice-President of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association UOttawa Chapter. Maria loves watching basketball, is passionate about cooking, and has a personal goal of visiting every city on the western coast of California.

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Bardia recently completed his first year at Ryerson University’s Faculty of Law. Prior to attending Ryerson, he graduated with a Bachelor of Art...

Bardia Jalayer

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Bardia Jalayer

Bardia recently completed his first year at Ryerson University’s Faculty of Law. Prior to attending Ryerson, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Western University, where he majored in French Studies, exploring his passion for French history and literature. Bardia was very involved in the Western community, acting as an orientation leader, a club executive and a football coach. Most notably, Bardia was elected to serve as the President of the University Students’ Council at Western for the 2019/20 academic year, representing over 30,000 undergraduate and professional students. He maintains that his proudest achievement at Western was being a coach for the undefeated 2019-2020 Western Women’s Football team. During his undergraduate degree, Bardia held internships in politics, strategic planning and commercial real estate. At Ryerson, Bardia was part of the Canadian National Negotiation Competition team and is a member of the Ryerson Senate Appeals Committee. In his free time, Bardia enjoys reading, travelling when possible and watching sports. He stays active by skiing when there’s snow on the ground and golfing and playing soccer when there isn’t.

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Zafir recently completed his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Criminology and mino...

Zafir Jetha-Rattani

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Zafir Jetha-Rattani

Zafir recently completed his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree with a major in Criminology and minors in History and Sociology from the University of Toronto (St. George), where he graduated with High Distinction. After graduating from the University of Toronto, Zafir spent nearly two years working full-time as a project coordinator for a Dubai-based logistics corporation, where he managed haulage and logistical operations in the East African mining sector. During that time, he focused on expanding the company’s services into the Mozambique market. Prior to law school, Zafir also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Armenia and helped in the construction and repair of homes for Armenians living below the poverty line. At Osgoode, Zafir is a member of the Dean’s Fellow Program for his academic excellence in Civil Procedure and is the current President of the Osgoode Tax Law Association. Most recently, Zafir was the first student chosen for a multi-placement internship in Osgoode’s International & Transnational Law Intensive Program, where he worked for Gardiner Miller Arnold LLP and assisted Mark Arnold in litigating a private international law case in connection with the Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752 tragedy. Outside of law school, he volunteers as a Project Lead with Ismaili CIVIC Ontario, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of low-income and impoverished Canadians. Zafir is passionate about travelling and has lived in Zambia, Tanzania, Australia, Calgary and now Toronto. He is a fervent boxer and has an obsession with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Aidan summered at the firm in 2020 and recently completed his second year at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.

Aidan Katz

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Aidan Katz

Aidan summered at the firm in 2020 and recently completed his second year at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Regina, graduating with Distinction. During his youth and early adulthood, Aidan competed internationally at the Amateur Elite and Professional levels in triathlon, including representing Canada at the 2014 Elite Duathlon World Championships and winning a bronze medal at the Canada Summer Games. Prior to attending law school, Aidan served for two years as the Senior Policy and Communications Advisor to two Deputy Premiers of Saskatchewan, during which time he wrote over 40 speeches. He thereafter spent a year living in Israel and working in the high-tech sector, a period highlighted by meeting his future wife. During law school, Aidan has worked for the Faculty of Law Review as an Articles Editor and was selected to the Cassels Cup competitive mooting team. Aidan is fluent in both English and French, and in his free time he enjoys cooking, reading and playing golf. He and his wife are currently expecting their first child.

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Jasmine Law recently completed her second year at the University of Ottawa. She graduated from Carleton University’s Bachelor of Journalism prog...

Jasmine Law

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Jasmine Law

Jasmine Law recently completed her second year at the University of Ottawa. She graduated from Carleton University’s Bachelor of Journalism program with High Distinction and received the Ravens Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Carleton Community for her extracurricular involvement and leadership. Jasmine is still actively involved with her alma mater. Over the past year, she helped spearhead the creation of the School of Journalism’s first-ever scholarships for BIPOC students. Prior to law school, Jasmine spent a year in corporate communications and public relations at Hyundai Auto Canada, working on national car launches and media strategy. Since starting law school, Jasmine has served as Co-President of University of Ottawa's Association of Women and the Law, shedding light on issues of gender inequality. She is also currently on the Senior Board of the Ottawa Law Review as Special Projects Manager, after having served as Associate and Assistant Editor. Jasmine enjoys mooting and competed in the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot this year, as well as the first-year Nelligan O’Brien Payne Moot, in which she was a finalist for Best Factum. This year, she was also a Dean’s Research and Writing Fellow and a Teaching Assistant for a first-year Legal Research course. Last summer, Jasmine worked at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association researching current issues relating to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Outside of school and work, Jasmine loves exploring the Toronto food scene and is passionate about travelling. She has been to over 30 countries so far.

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Tommy recently completed his second year of the JD/HBA dual degree program at Western University/Ivey Business School.

Tommy Newton

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Tommy Newton

Tommy recently completed his second year of the JD/HBA dual degree program at Western University/Ivey Business School. Prior to starting the dual degree program, he studied Management and Organization Studies at Western. In addition to his academic studies at university, Tommy is active in the school community. During his undergrad, he was a Western Varsity Cheerleader and helped the team win three consecutive gold medals at the PCA National Championships. Tommy was also a member of the Ivey HBA Association where he served as the VP of Diversity and Inclusion for his section. He is a Student Ambassador for Western Law, and a member of Western OUTLaws (a student group that fosters community, mentorship and professional development among LGBTQ2S+ students and faculty). Last summer, Tommy was a Consultant at Bell Canada in the Marketing, Operations and Applied Technologies field. He also spent a summer as a legal intern in the legal department at Linamar Corporation. In his spare time, Tommy is an avid gym-goer and culinary enthusiast. He is also a world traveller and looks forward to visiting his family in New Zealand every year.

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Karlie summered at the firm in 2020, and recently completed her second year at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law.

Karlie Nordstrom

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Karlie Nordstrom

Karlie summered at the firm in 2020, and recently completed her second year at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Prior to moving to Toronto, she earned her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan, where she graduated with Great Distinction. During her first year of law school, Karlie volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, working in partnership with the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women to develop and deliver legal education presentations at women’s shelters. This year, she continued her commitment to the project, taking a leadership role co-ordinating other volunteers and doing shelter outreach. Karlie is Co-President of the Indigenous Law Students’ Association at the Faculty of Law, and sits on the Dean’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission Implementation Committee. She is also actively involved in mentorship, volunteering as a mentor in both the Peer Mentorship Program and the Peer Mental Health Support Program. In the fall, Karlie will be joining the executive team of the Peer Mental Health Support Program. In recognition of her outstanding mentorship in official and unofficial capacities, she was a 2021 recipient of the Students’ Law Society Upper Year Mentorship Award. When she is not busy with school and extracurricular commitments, Karlie loves cooking, listening to music and spending time with her cats Mick and Jagger. She also loves to travel, and has backpacked through Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.

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Mark summered with the firm in 2020 and recently completed his second year at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law.

Mark Omenugha

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Mark Omenugha

Mark summered with the firm in 2020 and recently completed his second year at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Law. He has a Bachelor of Arts (with an Honours Specialization in International Relations) from Western University. While at Western, Mark was heavily involved in on-campus leadership through his roles as a Residence Advisor and Academic Orientation Leader, winning awards in both positions. In his final year, Mark volunteered with the Black Students Association, organizing Western’s Black History Month. He also co-wrote a policy paper, with other members of his graduating class, assessing the major cyber security challenges and risks of new technology infrastructure in Canada. At Windsor, Mark holds positions with the Black Law Students Association, Pro Bono Students Canada, the Career Services Office and the Justice Skills Workshop Series. This past year, Mark also served on the Appointments Committee where he assisted with the appointment of the inaugural Don Rodzik Family Chair in Law and Entrepreneurship. For his outstanding contributions to the Windsor Law community, Mark was recognized with a Students’ Law Society Award. He was also awarded the Honourable Justice Alexander Isaac Scholarship. Mark also represented Windsor in the 2021 Gale Cup. Next year, Mark will be taking on new roles as a Co-President for the Mental Health and Wellness Initiative. Outside of work and school, Mark is an avid fan of soccer and basketball. In his free time, he enjoys reading, film photography and (when possible) attending concerts.

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Michael recently completed his second year of law school at Western University. He is currently enrolled in both Ivey Business School and Western Law,...

Michael Palma

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Michael Palma

Michael recently completed his second year of law school at Western University. He is currently enrolled in both Ivey Business School and Western Law, doing a dual degree with an Honours Business Administration (specializing in finance) and a Juris Doctor. While in law school, Michael has been involved with the Business Law Student Society, and has volunteered with Western Hillel, organizing social events and facilitating discussions for Western students. During his time at Western, Michael has been actively involved with youth and student mentorship programs including the Crescent Alumni Mentorship Program and the Ivey Law Club, maintaining a relationship with newer students and providing them with guidance and advice. Michael holds positions as a member of the Ivey Consulting Club, Ivey Real Estate Club and the Ivey Sports and Entertainment Club, where he competed in multiple case competitions, including the Scotiabank International Case Competition, the Boston Consulting Group Case Competition and the Ivey Sports Leadership Case Competition. He also wrote a detailed paper analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s immigration system, particularly its impact on the processes of administrative tribunals and the Federal Court (and, in turn, on individuals). Outside of school, Michael enjoys travelling and recently learned how to surf. He loves sports and stays active playing basketball, golf and any sport on the water.

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Jasraj recently completed his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from the University o...

Jasraj Shergill

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Jasraj Shergill

Jasraj recently completed his second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies from the University of Western Ontario, where he was an active member of the Western Punjabi Association and Western Sikh Students’ Association. During his first year at Osgoode, Jasraj was a Torys Moot Finalist and he volunteered for Pro Bono Students Canada. Most recently, as a member of Osgoode’s International and Transnational Law Intensive Program, Jasraj spent a semester at Vancouver litigation boutique Camp Fiorante Matthews Mogerman LLP, where he explored numerous international and transnational law issues such as the downing of Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752. Jasraj will be the incoming President of Osgoode’s First Generation Network. He is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in law school and in the legal profession, and is excited to take on this new role. Outside of school and extracurricular commitments, Jasraj is an avid fan of the Raptors, Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. In his free time, he enjoys conversing about boxing, mixed martial arts and golf.

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Sarah recently completed her first year at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, she received a Bachelor of Science (Honours ...

Sarah Syed

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Sarah Syed

Sarah recently completed her first year at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. Prior to law school, she received a Bachelor of Science (Honours with Distinction) in Health Studies, Biology and Psychology from the University of Toronto. During her undergraduate studies, she held several leadership positions including Project Manager in the Business Development Office. Sarah also worked as a Researcher helping develop innovative health policy for degenerative neurological diseases and leading a student research team specializing in autoethnography. Her work gained widespread recognition including a feature at the University of Toronto’s Research Symposium and publication in the Alternative Global Network Media Lab. Pursuant to her interests in innovation, technology and the law, Sarah competed in the first ever UOttawa Legal Innovation Hackathon and currently volunteers with Pro Bono Students Canada. Sarah also co-founded the internationally recognized organization Global Youth Impact, a platform for youth to develop their leadership, public speaking, academic and career skills through workshops, community engagement and campaigns. For her work, she received the prestigious Urban Hero Award and was invited to lead the Canadian Delegation at the United Nations’ Youth Assembly in New York. Sarah is also a singer/songwriter, performing professionally in her sibling-band, DEYSofficial. The band has been featured on international news media and radio and represented Team Canada at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles, where they won gold for their original song. Outside of school and work, Sarah enjoys videography, running and travel adventures.

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Matthew recently completed his third year of a four year dual JD program at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and Michigan State University Coll...

Matthew Walker

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Matthew Walker

Matthew recently completed his third year of a four year dual JD program at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and Michigan State University College of Law. This year, Matthew founded a Health Law Moot, giving law students an opportunity to strengthen their advocacy skills in front of prominent legal and medical professionals. The competition had 40 competitors and over 70 judges, garnered sponsorships from Red Bull, McDonalds, MADD, Canadian Blood Services, LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters and Roy Foss, and awarded over $4,000 in scholarships to the winners. Matthew serves as a student liaison for the dual JD program, acting as a resource for students and co-operating with faculty. Matthew volunteered with Pro Bono Ontario, assisting duty counsel and connecting low-income individuals with legal services. During that time, Matthew also served as Vice President of Research & Ethics and Vice President of Communications at the NORTH Clinic, where he collaborated with medical students to help improve health equity for marginalized populations in the community. Matthew also has a passion for advocacy, competing in the BLG Negotiation Competition, the Richard Weiler Mediation Competition and the 2020 Bowman Tax Moot. This past year, Michigan State Law awarded Matthew its Jurisprudence Achievement Award. Prior to his legal studies, Matthew completed his bachelor’s degree at Wilfrid Laurier University, with a focus on Psychology and Health Sciences. As an undergraduate, he established a campaign aimed at preventing driving under the influence. In 2018, Laurier awarded Matthew the Alumni Bronze Medal for the Faculty of Science. Matthew played elite level basketball as a teenager, culminating in being selected as an early entrant NBA Draft prospect.

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Joshua recently completed his first year of law school at the University of Ottawa, achieving Dean’s List standing.

Joshua Ward

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Joshua Ward

Joshua recently completed his first year of law school at the University of Ottawa, achieving Dean’s List standing. Prior to attending the University of Ottawa, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies (Honours) from the University of Waterloo, where he graduated on the Dean’s Honours List with Distinction. Throughout his undergraduate studies, Joshua worked as a server to finance his education. In the last year of his studies, he worked as a frontline support worker in a group home supporting people with disabilities. Inspired by his experience as a support worker, Joshua started learning American Sign Language shortly after beginning law school and hopes to achieve functional proficiency by the time he graduates. This past year, Joshua volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada and assisted Reach Canada with providing free legal referrals to people with disabilities in the Ottawa region. While unable to moot in his first year due to COVID-19 related restrictions, he is eager to compete in his second year. In his free time, Joshua likes to spend time outdoors and loves to fish, although he is uncertain whether the fish share his sentiment. Joshua has also been an avid fan of American football since early childhood, and is beyond thrilled to finally watch the Buffalo Bills win more games than they lose.

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Annie recently completed her second year in the Dual J.D. Program at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy. She graduated from...

Annie (Zi An) Xie

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Annie (Zi An) Xie

Annie recently completed her second year in the Dual J.D. Program at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy. She graduated from Western University with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology and Medical Science. Prior to starting law school, Annie spent a summer working in Spain teaching English and Science to elementary and high school students. At law school, Annie has been actively involved in various work and extracurricular roles. In her second year, she hosted the 14th Annual Canadian Law Student Conference as the Business Manager of the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues (WRLSI). She also mentored students as a Teaching Assistant for the first-year Legal Research and Writing course, and organized events as the Vice President of the Legal Innovation Hub. Next year, Annie will be taking on new roles as Editor-In-Chief of WRLSI and as Research Assistant with the Canadian Bar Review. Annie is also the recipient of the 2020 Governor General In-Course Medal. Outside of work and school, Annie is a dedicated gardener, an avid podcast-listener, and enjoys hiking, fostering kittens and baking desserts.

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