Resume

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Legal experience, education, and the other work that shaped how I think. Download a copy below, or read it here.

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Education

Master of Laws in International Business Law Candidate

Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto ON

LPP Theoretical Component

Law Practice Program, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto ON

Certificate of Qualification

National Committee on Accreditation, Toronto ON

Dual-Qualifying Bachelor of Laws (Clinical), LLB (Scots & English Law)

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland

Legal Experience

Legal Administrative Assistant II & Regulatory Clerk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)