Student Program: Toronto

Current Students

Please feel free to contact any of our students if you have questions about our program.

Our 2013 Summer Students:

	Kevin Armitage Dalhousie University karmitage@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7241 Kevin has completed his second year of law at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. He has an MA (Canadian-American relations) and an Honours BA (political science) from Western University. At law school, Kevin worked as a research assistant with Professor Elaine Gibson and volunteered at Pro Bono Students Canada and the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies. He previously worked as a teaching assistant at Western University and as a wakeboarding instructor at Muskoka Woods Resort. Kevin enjoys sports, travelling and reading.
	Beatrice Bozinovski University of Ottawa bbozinovski@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7444 Beatrice has completed her second year of law at the University of Ottawa. She has an Honours BBA (marketing and organizational behavior) from York University. At law school, Beatrice worked as a research assistant with Professor Ian Kerr and volunteered for the Law Student Council and the Business Law Students’ Association. She previously worked as an administrator at Uptown Health Centre, a retail manager at La Senza and ran an independent French and English tutoring business. Beatrice’s interests include Latin dancing, yoga, reading and travelling.
	Crystal Chung Osgoode Hall Law School cchung@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7423 Crystal has completed her third year of the combined JD/MBA program at Osgoode Hall and the Schulich School of Business. She has an Honours BHSc degree from McMaster University. At law school, Crystal was the senior editor and production head of the Osgoode Hall Law Journal. She was also a research assistant to Professor Joan Gilmour, a Dean’s Fellow for first-year contract law, and the treasurer of the Osgoode Health Law Association. Crystal previously worked as a litigation assistant at an employment law firm. Crystal’s interests include visual arts, cooking, ballet, and yoga. She spent last summer at Torys.
	Emily Debono University of Toronto edebono@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7412 Emily has completed her second year of the combined JD/MBA at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law and Rotman School of Management. She has an Honours BA (political science and American studies) from the University of Toronto. At law school, Emily was an editor and a contributor for Ultra Vires, an associate editor of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review and a volunteer for Artists’ Legal Advice Services. Previously, she worked as a summer law student for The Salvation Army and as Co-Editor in Chief of the Undergraduate Journal of American Studies. Emily enjoys reading, travelling and the arts.
	Alexandra Goldstein University of Toronto agoldstein@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7420 Alexandra has completed her second year of law at the University of Toronto. She attended the University of Calgary for her first year. She has an MA (history) and an Honours BA (history), both from the University of Ottawa. At law school, Alexandra worked as a caseworker and legal researcher for Student Legal Assistance. Prior to law school, she was a member of the Canadian National Synchronized Skating Team. She also worked as the administrative supervisor and office manager for TOPhysiotherapy, a group of physiotherapy clinics. Alexandra has a second-degree black belt in karate and her interests include sports and travelling.
	Lara Guest University of Toronto lguest@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7434 Lara has completed her second year of law at the University of Toronto. She has an MA (economics) from the University of Toronto and an Honours BA (economics) from Queen’s University. At law school, Lara was the associate editor of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review and a research assistant at the Faculty of Law. She volunteered at the Grand Moot, Pro Bono Students Canada and Artists’ Legal Advice Services. Lara was also a member of the Women in Law Club, and participated in the First Year Trial Advocacy Workshop and the Fasken Martineau First Year Moot. She has previously worked as a teaching assistant, a peer learning assistant and a math tutor. Lara’s interests include music, cooking, yoga and cycling.
	Riley Harmon University of Toronto rharmon@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7437 Riley has completed his second year of the combined JD/MBA at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law and Rotman School of Management. He has a BComm (strategic management and organization) from the University of Alberta. At law school, Riley volunteered with the Artists’ Legal Advice Services. A black belt in taekwondo, Riley won the Taekwondo Canadian National Tournament. He previously worked as a customer service representative at TD Canada Trust. Riley’s interests include taekwondo, baseball, golf and skiing.
	Christine Innes Queen's University cinnes@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7445 Christine has completed her second year of law at Queen’s University. She has an Honours BA (sociology) from the University of Guelph. At law school, Christine was a volunteer caseworker for the Queen’s Business Law Clinic and Queen’s Legal Aid, and an upper-year tutor and orientation leader. Previously, she worked as a legal assistant at Chong and O’Neill and as a business development coordinator at Investors Group Financial. Christine’s interests include snowboarding, figure skating, ballet, travelling and camping.
	Leora Jackson University of Toronto ljackson@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7421 Leora has completed her second year of law at the University of Toronto. She has an MA (gender studies) and an Honours BSc (mathematics) from Queen’s University. At law school, she worked as a caseworker for Downtown Legal Services, was a public legal education team lead for Justice for Children and Youth, and was an associate editor for the Indigenous Law Journal. She previously worked as an LSAT course instructor with Kaplan Test Prep, a research intern at Brandeis University and a rector at Queen’s University. Leora’s interests include travelling, embroidery and camping.
	Michael Jason University of Toronto mjason@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7429 Michael has completed his third year of the combined JD/MBA program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law and the Rotman School of Management. He has an Honours BA (political science) from McGill University. At law school, he was the VP Finance of the JD/MBA Students’ Association, a teaching assistant at Rotman and was runner-up in the Rotman strategy case competition. Michael previously worked as a customer service representative for Scotiabank and as a senior counsellor at Camp Arowhon. Michael’s interests include basketball, golf, squash, skiing, reading and travelling. Michael spent last summer at Torys and completed a secondment to TD Bank in its compliance department.
	Geoff Kelsall Queen's University gkelsall@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7425 Geoff has completed his second year of law at Queen’s University. He has a BA (history) from McGill University. Last summer, he worked as a law student at ACS Infrastructure Canada. At law school, Geoff was a caseworker at Queen’s Legal Aid and a member of the basketball and volleyball teams. He has previously worked as an event manager at Higgins Event Rentals and interned in marketing and accounting at Fasken Martineau. Geoff was a member of the Queen’s varsity volleyball team and his interests include sports, music, travelling and cooking.
	Lynn Khazzam University of Toronto lkhazzam@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7427 Lynn has completed her second year of the combined JD/MBA program at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and the Rotman School of Management. She has a BA (political science and international development) from McGill University. Last summer, she worked as a legal assistant for Legal Aid of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. At law school, she was the communications and PR executive for the Osgoode Women’s Network and volunteered at Community and Legal Aid Services (CLASP), the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) and AIDSbeat. Previously, she worked as a sales and marketing coordinator for RiskCheck. Lynn’s interests includes travelling, sports, music and painting.
	Aria Laskin University of Toronto alaskin@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7433 Aria has completed her second year of law at the University of Toronto. She has an MPhil (history) from the University of Cambridge and an Honours BA (history and literature) from Harvard University. At law school, Aria was the associate editor of the Journal of International Law and International Relations and the Indigenous Law Journal. She participated in the Cassels Brock Cup Moot and First Year Trial Advocacy Program, and volunteered with Downtown Legal Services. She previously worked as a legal intern for the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and as a strategy consultant for Tribal Consulting PLC. Aria’s interests include hiking, journalism, literature, travelling and intramural sports.
	Stephen Neil Osgoode Hall Law School sneil@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7439 Stephen has completed his second year of law at Osgoode Hall. He has an Honours BSocSc (political science and history) from the University of Ottawa. Last summer, he worked as a law student at Aver Media LP. At law school, Stephen was a Dean’s Fellow for property law, co-founder and executive committee member of the Distinguished Speakers’ Series Organizing Committee and duty counsel for Community and Legal Aid Services (CLASP). He previously worked as a junior intelligence analyst for the Canada Border Services Agency. Stephen’s interests include travelling, politics, and sports.
	Owen Payne Queen's University opayne@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7440 Owen has completed his second year of law at Queen’s University. He has a BA (economics) from McGill University. Last summer, Owen worked as a law student at Ryder-Burbidge Hurley Fasano in Kingston. He previously worked as a website coordinator at BTIA Marketing, an account manager at Research On Investment (a market research firm) and as an intern at the U.S. Department of Commerce. Owen’s interests include business literature, hockey, baseball, golf and travelling.
	Jacob Posen Osgoode Hall Law School jposen@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7446 Jacob has completed his third year of the combined JD/MBA program at Osgoode Hall and the Schulich School of Business. He has a BA (history) from Dalhousie University. Jacob previously worked as a legal intern for Legal Aid of Cambodia in Phnom Penh. He is a founding member of Pick My Class, a charity for public school classroom project funding, and was a student ambassador for Osgoode Hall. Jacob was duty counsel for the Community and Legal Aid Services (CLASP) and the assistant captain of the Osgoode Hall hockey team. Before law school, Jacob worked as the Director of Sports at Camp Kadimah in Nova Scotia. Jacob’s interests include hockey, basketball, football, and classical and contemporary fiction. Jacob spent last summer at Torys.
	Aleksandra Ramsvik University of Toronto aramsvik@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7441 Aleksandra has completed her second year of law at the University of Toronto. She completed her first year of law at the University of Ottawa. She has an Honours BScPt (physiotherapy) from the University of Ottawa. Last summer, she worked as a law student at Mackesy-Smye LLP in Hamilton. At law school, she was a member of the Health Law Students’ Association. A Registered Physiotherapist, Aleksandra has held several positions as a physiotherapist. She has also competed in swimming at regional, provincial and varsity levels and was a swimming instructor and lifeguard. Aleksandra’s interests include wakeboarding, running, yoga and adventure travel.
	Henry Ren University of Toronto hren@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7442 Henry has completed his second year of law at the University of Toronto. He has an Honours BSc (electrical engineering) from Queen’s University. Last summer, he worked as a law student at Smart and Biggar. At law school, Henry was the associate editor for the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review, a caseworker for Downtown Legal Services and a working group member of the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights. Previously, Henry worked as an operations planning engineer and regulatory analyst at Alberta Electric System Operator. Henry’s interests include basketball, travelling and music.
	Ryan Roberts University of Ottawa rroberts@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7443 Ryan has completed his second year of law at the University of Ottawa. After receiving a Diploma in Advertising from Mohawk College and before attending law school, Ryan attended the University of Toronto part time while working as a Senior Marketing Strategist at Crispin, Porter & Bogusky. Ryan has also previously worked as an independent marketing consultant and as an account supervisor for TBWA, a marketing communications firm. At law school, Ryan participated in the Nelligan O’Brien Payne Moot and was a research assistant with the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic. Ryan’s interests include motorcycles, running, squash, tennis and rock climbing.
	Brett Saulnier Osgoode Hall Law School bsaulnier@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7448 Brett has completed his second year of law at Osgoode Hall. He has an Honours BA (political science) from the University of Toronto. At law school, Brett volunteered for Community and Legal Aid Services (CLASP), was a LAWS mentor and participated in the Lerners Cup Moot, Frozen Open Osgoode Moot, and the Torys Moot. Previously, Brett worked as a grounds maintenance worker at the Hawkridge Golf and Country Club. His interests include travelling, sports, music and reading.
	Patrick Shaunessy University of Western Ontario bbozinovski@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7444 Patrick has completed his second year of the combined JD/MBA program at Western University Faculty of Law and the Richard Ivey School of Business. He has an Honours BA (classics and contemporary studies) from Dalhousie University. At law school, Patrick participated in the Torys Negotiation Competition and the Cherniak Cup. Patrick has previously worked as Acting Chief Financial Officer and General Manager for Aaall Group of Companies in Tokyo, Japan and as an account manager at Yamamoto Electric Corporation in Sukagawa, Japan. Patrick’s interests include scuba diving, martial arts, travelling and creative writing.
	Alexandra Shelley Queen's University ashelley@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7450 Alexandra has completed her second year of law at Queen’s University. She has an Honours BComm (international business) from McGill University. At law school, Alexandra was a student tutor, upper-year buddy and volunteered at Pro Bono Students Canada. Previously, she worked as an account manager at Earth Cycle Planning and as a fitness administrator at Verity Women’s Club. Her interests includes hiking, event planning and do-it-yourself projects.
	Emily Sherkey Queen's University esherkey@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7451 Emily has completed her second year of law at Queen’s University. She has an Honours BA (history and philosophy) from the University of Toronto. Last summer, she worked as a law student at Devry Smith Frank LLP. At law school, Emily was the secretary for the Queen’s Criminal Law Club and a member of the Law Students’ Society. Previously, she worked as a marketing support assistant for CONTAX and a shift supervisor at Starbucks. Emily’s interests include playing the violin, musicals, ultimate disc games and softball.
	Marc Soscia Osgoode Hall Law School msoscia@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7453 Marc has completed his third year of the combined JD/MBA program at Osgoode Hall and the Schulich School of Business. He has an Honours BA (philosophy) from York University. At law school, Marc was a Dean’s Fellow for first-year contracts, treasurer of the JD/MBA Students’ Association and participated in the Lerners Cup, Fasken Martineau Advocacy Workshop and Torys Moot. Previously, he worked as a summer associate in legislative compliance at TD Bank and as a customer services representative at CIBC. Marc’s interests includes travelling, cooking and reading non-fiction.
	Kaitlin Soye McGill University ksoye@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7454 Kaitlin has completed her second year of law at McGill University. She has a PhD (experimental medicine) and an MSc (microbiology and immunology), both from McGill University. She also has an Honours BSc (molecular biology and genetics) from the University of Guelph. At law school, Kaitlin volunteered at the Legal Information Clinic, was the executive online editor for the McGill Journal of Law and Health and worked as a research assistant for Dr. Bartha Knoppers and Dr. Denise Avard in the Centre of Genomics and Policy. Prior to law school, Kaitlin was a varsity lacrosse player, graduate education assistant at McGill University and held several research positions. Kaitlin’s interests include long-distance running, basketball, lacrosse, reading and adventure travel.
	Patrick Sweeney University of British Columbia psweeney@torys.com 416.865.7500 x7455 Patrick has completed his second year of law at the University of British Colombia. He has an Honours BComm from Queen’s University. At law school, he volunteered at the UBC Law Students’ Legal Advice Program. A Chartered Financial Analyst Level 3 candidate, Patrick has previously worked as a trader and business analyst at TD Securities and a project coordinator at BMO Harris Private Banking. Patrick’s interests include hockey, ball hockey, soccer, reading and playing guitar.

Our 2012-13 Articling Students:

	Vitali Berditchevski University of Western Ontario vberditchevski@torys.com 416.865.8128 Vitali completed law school at the University of Western Ontario, finishing with the Silver Medal. He has a BBA from the University of Toronto (specialist program in management and minor in political science). Vitali was a case manager at the Western Business Law Clinic. At law school, he participated in Advocacy and Negotiation competitions, served on the Advocacy Committee and worked as a teaching assistant. His interests include music production, squash and technology. Vitali spent last summer at Torys.
	Addie Buhr Queen's University abuhr@torys.com 416.865.8130 Addie completed law school at Queen’s University. She has an Honours BA (criminology and psychology) from York University. Addie was the associate editor of the Queen’s Law Journal, a group leader for Queen’s Legal Aid and a student tutor for the Academic Assistance program. Addie also volunteered as a student caseworker for the Correctional Law Project. Her interests include tennis, snowboarding, yoga, baking and travel. Addie spent last summer at Torys.
	Sarah Carter Dalhousie University scarter@torys.com 416.865.8131 Sarah is a graduate of the combined LLB/MBA program at Dalhousie University. She has an Honours Bachelor of Music in Piano from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Sarah worked as a first-year law student at Cox & Palmer in St. John’s, NL. She is fluent in French and enjoys running, hiking and classical music. Sarah spent last summer at Torys.
	Sophie Courtois McGill University scourtois@torys.com 416.865.8132 Sophie has completed the combined BCL/LLB program at McGill University. She has an Honours BA (political science and Spanish) from Dalhousie University. Sophie volunteered at the McGill Legal Information Clinic and was a group assistant for a civil obligations course. She speaks French and Spanish, is a certified scuba diver and enjoys skiing and tennis. Sophie spent last summer at Torys.
	Mark Di Giovanni University of Toronto mdigiovanni@torys.com 416.865.8144 Mark completed law school at the University of Toronto. He has an Honours BA (philosophy) from York University. Mark was an assistant editor for the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review and a member of the Tenant Housing Division at Downtown Legal Services. Mark previously worked as a summer student at Bratty and Partners LLP. He has been a drummer for 15 years, enjoys cooking and is an avid soccer and tennis player. Mark spent last summer at Torys.
	Jordan Fenton University of Western Ontario jfenton@torys.com 416.865.8151 Jordan completed law school at the University of Western Ontario. He has a BBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he worked as a teaching assistant in undergraduate finance and operations management courses. Jordan previously worked as an analyst for Endura Energy, a rooftop solar power company. Jordan’s interests include tennis, baseball and movies. Jordan spent last summer at Torys.
	Jonah Goldberg Queen's University jgoldberg@torys.com 416.865.8152 Jonah completed law school at Queen’s University. He has a BA from the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Social Sciences. Jonah was a member of the law school intramural basketball team and a peer tutor with the Queen’s Law Academic Assistance Program. He previously worked as a law student at the Ministry of the Attorney General, Legal Services Branch of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. He enjoys playing golf, reading and travelling. Jonah spent last summer at Torys.
	Frazer House Osgoode Hall Law School fhouse@torys.com 416.865.8196 Frazer completed law school at Osgoode Hall. He has a BA (philosophy) from the University of Toronto, Trinity College. During law school, Frazer received the course prize for Business Associations, was a member of the Osgoode Business Law Clinic and worked as a research assistant for Professors Kate Sutherland and Poonam Puri. Prior to law school, he worked as a legal intern at a business law firm in Kingston, Ontario. Frazer enjoys film, literature, music, boxing and travelling.
	Valerie Ito University of Toronto vito@torys.com 416.865.8154 Valerie completed law school at the University of Toronto. She has a BA (psychology and French) from the University of Ottawa. Last summer, Valerie worked as a law student at ING Direct. She has also worked as an educator for the U of T Youth Summer Program and as a French tutor. Prior to law school, Valerie worked as a legislative research assistant at the office of the Hon. Senator Frank Mahovlich and as a Senate page at the Senate of Canada in Ottawa. Valerie speaks French, Cantonese and basic Japanese. Her interests include photography, playing guitar and interior design.
	Braden Jebson University of Western Ontario bjebson@torys.com 416.865.8155 Braden completed law school at the University of Western Ontario. He has a BA (political science) from Wilfred Laurier University. Braden completed an internship with Goldcorp Inc. in Vancouver working closely with its in-house legal team. During law school, he held a research position for Professor Stephen Pitel, and participated in the pro bono program for which he received the Outstanding Team Lead award. He also worked as a legal case manager for Sport Solutions and organized intramural sports within the law school. Braden enjoys softball, hockey, golf, squash, barbecuing and current events.
	Eliza Jiang University of Ottawa ejiang@torys.com 416.865.8161 Eliza completed law school at the University of Ottawa. She has a BBA from the University of Toronto. Before law school, she worked as a Conduit Accountant at First National Financial LP and co-founded a research consulting firm. At law school, Eliza worked as a research and teaching assistant, served as the President of the International Commercial Student Association and as a member of the law school’s admissions committee. Eliza grew up in Central America and speaks Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin. She enjoys latin dance and cuisine, going to the beach, travelling and learning about fashion and interior design. She spent last summer at Torys.
	Matt Kuchinsky Queen's University mkuchinsky@torys.com 416.865.8163 Matt completed law school at Queen’s University. He has an Honours BComm from the University of British Columbia. He was a group leader at Queen’s Legal Aid Clinic. Before law school, Matt worked as a customer service representative for TD Canada Trust. He enjoys fantasy hockey pools, Quentin Tarantino movies and travelling. Matt spent last summer at Torys.
	Ryan Lax University of Toronto rlax@torys.com 416.865.8166 Ryan is a graduate of the concurrent JD/MA program in Law and International Relations at the University of Toronto. He has a BSc in Foreign Service from The Walsh School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University. At U of T, Ryan was the senior editor of the Journal of International Law and International Relations, and a member of the Law and Development Society. He spent the fall of 2011 studying on exchange at the Centre for Transnational Legal Studies, in London, England. Ryan previously worked as a research assistant at the Justice Studies Center of the Americas in Santiago, Chile. He enjoys current events, travel, and trekking. He recently returned from Nepal, where he hiked the Annapurna Circuit and learned to play Tibetan singing bowls. Ryan spent last summer at Torys.
	Rebecca Moskowitz University of Western Ontario rmoskowitz@torys.com 416.865.8170 Rebecca completed law school in 2006 at the University of Western Ontario. Rebecca was a professional volleyball player for five years, representing Canada in over 20 international tournaments and training for the Olympic Games. She has a BA (English) from the University of Toronto, where she was a three-time Academic All Canadian and a member of the Varsity Volleyball Team. She is the president, director and co-founder of Dig Deep Inc., which campaigns for corporate sponsorship for professional athletes. Rebecca speaks French and Portuguese, and her interests include volunteering, sports, travelling, yoga, the arts and board games.
	Rachel Pauls University of Toronto rpauls@torys.com 416.865.8172 Rachael completed law school at the University of Toronto. She has an Honours BA (political science and history) from the University of Toronto. Rachael was an associate editor of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review, Year in Review, and a student caseworker for Downtown Legal Services. Her interests include playing the guitar, reading literature, writing and playing soccer. Rachael spent last summer at Torys.
	Andrew Pfleiderer University of Toronto apfleiderer@torys.com 416.865.8175 Andrew completed law school at the University of Toronto. He has an Honours BA (political science and philosophy) from the University of Guelph. Andrew was the assistant editor and production editor for the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review, a student volunteer for Artists’ Legal Advice Services and a tutor with Law in Action Within Schools. Previously, he interned at the Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office in New York. He enjoys travelling, literature, art and film. Andrew spent last summer at Torys.
	Jonathan Roth University of Toronto jroth@torys.com 416.865.8185 Jonathan completed law school at the University of Toronto. While at law school, Jonathan was a finalist in the Laskin Moot Competition and senior corporate law editor of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Review. He has a BA (economics) from York University and has interned with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and the Harlan Institute for Constitutional Studies. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys tennis, visual art and travelling with his wife, Bailey.
	Brad Tartick Osgoode Hall Law School btartick@torys.com 416.865.8191 Brad completed law school at Osgoode Hall. He has a BSc (biology) from McGill University. Brad was the co-chair of the Entertainment and Sports Law Association, a member of the Environmental Law Society and an upper-year mentor for the Osgoode Mentor Program. He enjoys travelling, barbequing and adventure sports. Brad spent last summer at Torys.
	Jacob Weinstock Osgoode Hall Law School jweinstock@torys.com 416.865.8194 Jacob has completed the JD/MBA program at York University. He has a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has volunteered as a junior legal associate for B’nai Brith Canada. He volunteers and acts as vice-president of finance for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of York University. Before law school, Jacob worked as a senior financial analyst for Unilever Canada. Jacob speaks Hebrew and enjoys basketball, football, snorkelling and reading non-fiction.

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