Meet our 2022 - 2023 Articling Students

Steven graduated from Queen’s University Faculty of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Sociology from Queen’s University.

During his time at Queen’s University, Steven volunteered as a student case worker at the Queen’s Legal Aid Law Clinic, where he assisted low-income individuals in the Kingston area. Steven also volunteered with the Queen’s Law Cancer Society, where he acted as an event and fundraising planner for the Society. In his second year at Queen’s, Steven participated in the Bowman Tax moot. These experiences allowed Steven to develop a passion for advocacy and create strong bonds in the Queen’s community.

In his spare time, Steven enjoys hockey, cooking and studying classical history. Steven also loves to travel. His most exciting trip thus far has been to Peru, where he hiked Machu Picchu and experienced his first earthquake.

Tyler graduated from Western University’s Faculty of Law. He holds a Bachelor of Sport Management degree with First-Class Standing from Brock University.

Throughout law school, Tyler was active in the Western Law community. He was a Teaching Assistant for a first-year property law class, a peer mentor, has participated in several moot court competitions, and played intramural volleyball. The highlight of his law school career was his work at the Sport Solution Clinic. In his role as Program Manager, Tyler regularly advocated for Canadian Olympic and national athletes in sports-related disputes.

Prior to law school, Tyler gained both corporate and legal experience at Element Fleet Management and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. He is keen on applying the skills he has acquired to best serve the firm’s clients.

Outside of the office, Tyler enjoys golf, rock climbing, and cheering on Toronto’s sports teams!

Hanh obtained her J.D. from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Common Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours Specialization) degree in Media, Information and Technoculture with Distinction from Western University.

During her time at uOttawa Law, Hanh acted as a peer mentor for incoming law students and was a member of the English Program Assembly. Hanh was also an active member of Pro Bono Students Canada, where she spent a year assisting Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ) Ottawa with their legal research. Through CPJ, Hanh helped publish plain language resources on the topics of poverty and refugee rights in Canada.

In her spare time, Hanh enjoys CrossFit, leisurely reading and travelling. She loves cooking and baking, and aspires to try new recipes as often as possible.

Sajila obtained her J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from York University.

During law school, Sajila volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada at the FCJ Refugee Centre, where she gained experience in casework and legal document preparation. Sajila also partook in an intensive placement at the Federal Court of Canada during her second year of law school. At the Federal Court, she had the opportunity to work alongside 6 different judges conducting legal research, drafting memos and other legal submissions. Outside of academia, one of the highlights of Sajila’s law school years was taking part in Mock Trial, Osgoode’s annual student-run variety show.

In her spare time, Sajila enjoys travelling, rock climbing, playing volleyball, and trying new activities. She enjoys musicals (particularly Hamilton) and is an avid sports fan – especially of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kelly Ann obtained her J.D. from Western University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Political Science and Ethics, Society and Law from the University of Toronto. During her time at UofT, Kelly Ann was involved with their urban beekeeping project and received their Senate of Victoria College Scholarship. She remains an Alumni Mentor for Victoria College.

Kelly Ann was an active member of the Western Law community. She volunteered with the Sport Solution Legal Clinic and Distinguished Speakers Committee, and also held two leadership positions — Student President of Western’s Chapter of the Hellenic Canadian Lawyers’ Association and Co-President of the Western Law Tax Association.

Outside of law, Kelly Ann enjoys gardening and golfing in the summer months. In the winter, Kelly Ann enjoys cooking hearty meals, playing hockey, and watching the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mona graduated Cum Laude from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Common Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree with High Distinction in Legal Studies with a Concentration in Business Law and a Minor in Business from Carleton University. Mona also holds a General Arts and Science Diploma with a Certificate in Media and Communications from Algonquin College. Prior to law school, Mona worked at a boutique business law firm in Ottawa and gained experience managing corporate records, working on litigation files, and assisting lawyers and law clerks on day-to-day tasks.

At uOttawa, Mona competed in a number of moots, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration competitions, and a legal innovation hackathon. Mona won the third-place award in the OLIH Legal Innovation Hackathon and advanced to the semi-finals in the Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada. Mona’s team advanced to the finals in her securities moot and she was among the top ten oralists.

Mona was very involved within uOttawa’s Faculty of Law. She worked with students as a Legal Writing Leader, with professors as a Tech Fellow, and as Research Assistant for Professor Adam Dodek who is writing an in-depth book on the Canadian legal profession.

In her free time, Mona enjoys going for hikes with her husky, playing hockey and watching every Ottawa Senators hockey game, trying to make people laugh, and cooking elaborate meals for friends and family.