Education
Master of Laws in International Business Law Candidate
Sep 2023 – Present
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto ON
LPP Theoretical Component
Aug 2024 – Jan 2025
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto ON
Certificate of Qualification
Jul 2022
National Committee on Accreditation, Toronto ON
Dual-Qualifying Bachelor of Laws (Clinical), LLB (Scots & English Law)
Sep 2017 – Jun 2021
University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland
Legal Experience
Legal Administrative Assistant II & Regulatory Clerk
Oct 2022 – Aug 2024
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, Ottawa, ON
- Drafted and edited legal documents, client-facing communications and official communications with governmental entities with minimal supervision.
- Managed professionals' practices through client onboarding, liaison, accounting, billing, docketing, travel, file management, and workflow optimization.
- Acted as Product Regulatory Clerk in the preparation and review of technical documentation to bring products into compliance for clients, interacting with regulatory bodies such as Health Canada.
- Spearheaded special administrative projects and assisted with business development initiatives within the practice, proactively identifying areas of improvement and liaising with all team members.
Student Advisor
Sep 2017 – Jun 2021
Strathclyde Law Clinic, Glasgow, Scotland
- Worked as a team with a co-adviser to help clients pursue their best interests through various dispute resolution mechanisms, including negotiation, mediation, judicial mediation, and tribunal hearings.
- Managed client files from the outset of representation to resolution, including information gathering, legal research and drafting, client relationship management, and administrative tasks.
- Advised prospective clients at Initial Advice Clinics or via one-off Online Inquiries, and clients through a complete representation service under the oversight of supervising lawyers.
- Secured a settlement in a constructive dismissal context for a vulnerable client during judicial mediation.
Legal Intern
Jun 2018
AMJ Oman, Muscat, Oman
- Gained exposure to corporate-commercial, international, IP, and oil & gas law under the guidance of a partner and senior associate.
- Conducted legal research and drafted memos and emails to assist supervisors on client files.
- Attended meetings and collaborated with supervising lawyers to discuss theory of the case for client advice.
Other Work Experience
Content Writer
Sep 2021 – Mar 2022
Freelancer, Online
- Employed marketing techniques and created writing samples for client onboarding.
- Communicated with clients to gauge expectations and discuss project requirements.
- Conducted research, drafted, and edited varied content on a timely basis, incorporating feedback.
Executive Secretary
May 2021 – Sep 2021
Rotakt SRL, Romania
- Acted as executive secretary for the Co-Founder, assisting with scheduling, meeting preparations, travel arrangements, accounting, expensing, and serving as liaison with internal and external contacts.
- Drafted, proofread, edited, and filed legal & administrative documents, ensuring accuracy.
- Assisted with meeting preparation by conducting research, preparing and gathering relevant records.
Personal Trainer
Aug 2019 – May 2020
PureGym, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Developed and implemented personalized fitness programs, a comprehensive client questionnaire, and complementary marketing materials such as brochures for prospective clients.
- Trained clients one-on-one and hosted group fitness classes and workshops.
- Drafted legal documentation such as agreements and waivers, and managed client files, safeguarding personal information from onboarding through the end of each client's fitness journey.
Extracurricular & Volunteer Activities
LPP Candidate Association — Executive
Aug 2024 – Present
Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto ON
- Pursued educational and wellness initiatives such as socials, speaker events, and webinars; acted as point of contact for LPP Candidates to voice concerns, provide input, and obtain clarification.
- Met with LPP Program Directors to discuss initiatives and program suggestions, and to report on LPP Candidates' feedback.
Momentum Committee — Member & Co-Chair
Nov 2022 – Aug 2024
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, Ottawa, ON
- Pursued innovative educational initiatives and organized firmwide events to further the EDI Committee mandate.
- Co-chaired the Communications Committee and drafted monthly newsletters on EDI observances.
Languages
Spanish (fluent written and oral) · French (intermediate written and oral) · Romanian (native/bilingual)