Student Program: Toronto

Current Students

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

Our 2010-2011 Articling Students:

	Janelle Bowman University of New Brunswick jbowman@torys.com 416.865.7361 Janelle is a graduate of the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law. She has an Honours B.A. in political studies and history from Queen’s University. Before attending law school, Janelle worked for a recruitment company. In law school, Janelle was the chair of the Orientation Committee, manager of the LSS Bookstore and a participant in intramural sports. Last summer, she worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at Sears.
	Sarah Charles University of Western Ontario scharles@torys.com 416.865.7366 Sarah is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law. She has an Honours B.A. in psychology and English from Queen's University. In law school, Sarah was a reading buddy, an ambassador for the High School Project and a tutor for undergraduate students. Sarah is a classically trained pianist and an avid golfer. She is a runner, cyclist and outdoors enthusiast. Sarah worked at Torys last summer.
	Harry Cherniak University of Toronto hcherniak@torys.com 416.865.7527 Harry is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has an Honours B.A. in business administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario and a M.Sc. in European politics and governance from the London School of Economics. Before returning to second year law school, Harry completed coursework towards his Ph.D. in political science at Washington University in St. Louis and worked for a year as a film publicist. In law school, Harry was an associate editor of the Faculty of Law Review and a volunteer at Artists Legal Advice Services. Last summer, he worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at Rogers.
	Brian Cox Dalhousie University bcox@torys.com 416.865.7385 Brian is a graduate of the combined LL.B./M.B.A. program at Dalhousie University. He has an Honours B.A. in international relations from the University of Western Ontario. Before attending law school, Brian worked as a bartender in Scotland. In law school, he was a member of the Executive of the Domus Legis Society and captain of the intramural basketball team. He also spent a semester in the Criminal Clinic where he worked with a provincial Crown prosecutor for 3 months. Last summer, Brian worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at CIBC.
	Daniel Doubilet Queen's University ddoubilet@torys.com 416.865.7389 Daniel is a graduate of Queen’s University Faculty of Law. He has a B.A. in political science from McGill University. In law school, he was an executive member of both the 2010 Class Law Students’ Society and the Pro Bono Program and a participant in intramural sports. Daniel was the founder of VIBE Productions, organizing and managing events in Montreal for four years. He worked at Torys last summer.
	Yolande Dufresne University of Western Ontario ydufresne@torys.com 416.865.7642 Yolande is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law. She has an Honours B.A.Sc. in systems design engineering from the University of Waterloo. In law school, Yolande was a volunteer at Pro Bono Students Canada and a member of the Intellectual Property Association. While at the University of Waterloo, she was an executive member of the Club for BioEngineers. Yolande has a strong interest in music. She worked at Torys last summer.
	James Gotowiec Osgoode Hall Law School jgotowiec@torys.com 416.865.7981 James is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. He has a B.A. & Sc. in chemistry and economics from McGill University. In law school, James was a volunteer at Pro Bono Students Canada, a member of the Nominating Committee and Faculty Recruitment Committee, and a research assistant. He enjoys ultimate frisbee and road cycling. Last summer, James worked at Torys and spent the month of August doing research for Professors Monahan and Hogg at Osgoode.
	William Hooper University of Western Ontario whooper@torys.com 416.865.8134 Will is a graduate of the combined J.D./M.B.A. program at the University of Western Ontario and the Richard Ivey School of Business. He has a B.Sc. in business administration from Wayne State University, where he played NCAA Division I hockey. At Western, Will was a member of the Ivey Finance Club as well as a member of the hockey teams at both the law school and business school. He also enjoys windsurfing, cycling and golf. Last summer, Will worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at Weston-Loblaws.
	Christine Hunter University of Toronto chunter@torys.com 416.865.8165 Christine is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She has an Honours B.Sc. in life sciences from Queen's University. In law school, Christine was a student advocate before the Health Professions Appeal and Review Board and a mentor in the Peer Mentorship Program. She was the intramural sports representative and an executive member of the Orientation Week Committee. Christine enjoys soccer, running, and canoe-tripping. She worked at Torys last summer.
	Christie Kneteman University of Toronto ckneteman@torys.com 416.865.8182 Christie graduated with honours from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She received an Honours B.A. in International Relations from Mount Allison University and is fluent in French. In December 2009, Christie represented the Canadian Bar Association at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Copenhagen. Last summer, Christie worked at Torys.
	Arjeta Meneri University of Toronto ameneri@torys.com 416.865.8198 Arjeta is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She has a B.Sc. in anatomy and cell biology from McGill University. In law school, she was a student caseworker for Downtown Legal Services (Refugee and Immigration) and served as associate editor at the Journal of International Law and International Relations (JILIR). She was also a mentor in the Law in Action Within Schools Program. Arjeta is fluent in Albanian and Italian. She worked at Torys last summer.
	Andrew Mercer Dalhousie University amercer@torys.com 416.865.8247 Andrew is a graduate of Dalhousie Law School. He has an Honours B.A. in political studies from Queen's University. In law school, Andrew was editor-in-chief of the Dalhousie Journal of Legal Studies, a volunteer at Pro Bono Students and a volunteer at the Canadian Cancer Society's Public Issues department. Last summer, he worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at OPG.
	Rory McGillis University of British Columbia rmcgillis@torys.com 416.865.8248 Rory is a graduate of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law. He has a B.Comm from Queen's School of Business. Prior to law school, Rory worked in business development and finance for a Fortune 500 company and in the Ontario government as special assistant to the Minister of Health Promotion and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In law school, Rory founded the UBC high school outreach program LEO and led a student-faculty international law working group. Rory is an avid reader, athlete and traveler, and has completed university exchanges in Herstmonceux (UK), Barcelona and Hong Kong. Last summer, he worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at Manulife Financial.
	Zack Newton University of Toronto znewton@torys.com 416.865.7515 Zack is a graduate of the combined J.D./M.B.A. program at the University of Toronto. He has an Honours B.A. in political science from Cornell University. In law school, he was the president of the J.D./M.B.A. Students Association; articles editor of the Faculty of Law Review; a caseworker at Downtown Legal Services; and a member of the intramural hockey team. He is fluent in French and enjoys playing squash. Zack has worked at Torys for the past two summers.
	Razvan Nicolae University of Toronto rnicolae@torys.com 416.865.7518 Raz is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. He has a B. Comm. from the University of Toronto, Trinity College. In law school, Raz was a member of the Tenant Housing Division at Downtown Legal Services. During his undergrad, he was active in provincial politics. His interests include traveling and golfing. Last summer, he worked at Torys.
	Yinka Olusoga University of Ottawa yolusoga@torys.com 416.865.7522 Yinka is a graduate of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. She has a B.A. in sociology and French and French linguistics from the University of Toronto. Before attending law school, Yinka worked at the Canada Revenue Agency. In law school, she was a caseworker and division leader at the University of Ottawa Community Legal Clinic and treasurer for the Canadian Lawyer’s Association for International Human Rights. Yinka is fluent in French. Last summer, she worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at the OSC.
	Jeffrey Potter Osgoode Hall Law School jpotter@torys.com 416.865.7524 Jeffrey is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. He attended the Bachelor of Journalism Program at Carleton University. In law school, Jeffrey participated in the Faskin Martineau First Year International Law Moot Competition, the Davies Corporate Securities Law Moot and the Osgoode Touch Football League. In the summer of 2008, he was a web writer/producer for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP national website and a research assistant at Osgoode Hall. Last summer, Jeffrey worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at the Bank of Nova Scotia.
	Leila Ross Osgoode Hall Law School lross@torys.com 416.865.7526 Leila is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. She has a B.Sc. in mechanical engineering from Queen’s University. Before attending law school, Leila worked as a financial analyst at KPMG LLP. Throughout university, Leila has been active in team sports; she has been a member of an ultimate frisbee team and a soccer team and for several years she was a member of a women’s rowing crew. Last summer, she worked at Torys and spent part of the summer on secondment at TD Bank.
	Steven Slavens University of Toronto sslavens@torys.com 416.865.7325 Steven is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has a M.A. in English and American literature from New York University and an Honours B.A. from Trinity College at the University of Toronto. Before attending law school, Steven was the managing officer at STAND Canada and a project coordinator at Tumbleweed Press. In law school, Steven was a Senior Editor for the Faculty of Law Review, co-treasurer of the Students' Law Society, a coach for the Callaghan Moot and a member of the Student Legal Ethics Session Planning Committee. Last summer, Steven worked at Torys.
	Anthony Tam University of Toronto atam@torys.com 416.865.7663 Anthony is a graduate of the combined J.D./M.B.A. program at the University of Toronto. He has a B.A. in ecology and evolutionary biology from Princeton University. In law school, Anthony was a volunteer caseworker at Downtown Legal Services and assistant editor of Faculty of Law Review. Anthony plays the violin and the guitar. He has spent the last two summers working at Torys; last year he spent the first part of the summer at Skadden Arps in Hong Kong before returning to Torys.
	Leah Towell University of Western Ontario ltowell@torys.com 416.865.7355 Leah is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law. She attended the University of Toronto Faculty of Life Sciences and majored in psychology. In law school, Leah was a teaching assistant, a legal research assistant, a caseworker at Community Legal Services and a member of the varsity volleyball team. The first semester of her last year of law school was spent on exchange in Singapore. Leah worked at Torys last summer.
	Essien Udokang Osgoode Hall Law School eudokang@torys.com 416.865.7311 Essien is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic with a B.Sc. in life sciences from Queen's University. Prior to attending law school, Essien co-owned and managed a multi-disciplinary health care practice. In law school, he was an intellectual property research assistant. He enjoys writing and performing choral music. In the summer of 2008, Essien worked at Neinstein & Associates LLP; last summer, he worked at Torys.
	Sarah Whitmore Osgoode Hall Law School swhitmore@torys.com 416.865.7315 Sarah is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School. She has an Honours B.A. in economics from Queen's University. In law school, Sarah was a research assistant, a volunteer for Pro Bono Students Canada, and Vice-Chair of Student Caucus. After her first year in law school, Sarah went on an exchange at The Hebrew University in Israel. Sarah enjoys running and is proficient in French. Last summer, she worked at Torys.
	Rebecca Wise Queen's University rwise@torys.com 416.865.7321 Rebecca is a graduate of Queen’s University Faculty of Law. She attended the University of British Columbia Faculty of Arts and majored in religious studies. In law school, Rebecca was administrative chair of the Orientation Committee, a volunteer at Pro Bono Students Canada, a member of the Law Students’ Society Promotional Committee, and a peer tutor for the Queen’s Law Academic Assistance Program. Rebecca is a certified snowboard instructor. In the summer 2008, she worked at McLauchlin & Associates; last summer, she worked at Torys.

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