The Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic is operated by a team of highly educated and motivated students. Many students have a business, finance, economics, or related background that helps them in understanding the complex issues faced by the Clinic. All legal work conducted by the Clinic is approved by highly-qualified lawyers who are from the Clinic’s supervising law firm. The Clinic directors manage the daily operations of the Clinic and conduct the teaching component.
Chris Bai
Is a third-year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate degree in philosophy and psychology at the University of Toronto. This past summer, Chris worked as a summer associate in the litigation group of a leading United States law firm. He is excited to use his experience to advocate for IPC's clients.
Srijita Banerjee
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. She is primarily interested in corporate securities and capital markets. When she is not working on her law degree, she can be found writing a PhD dissertation in film and art history.
Omar Berih
Is a JD/MBA candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business and holds an Honours BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. Prior to law school, he worked in business operations at a financial technology firm. During his graduate studies, Omar worked in venture capital and at PepsiCo Canada’s legal department, and most recently summered at McCarthy Tétrault LLP. He looks forward to advocating for investors through the Investor Protection Clinic.
Jawad Chowdhury
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, he completed a double major in physiology and immunology at the University of Toronto where he studied viruses. This past summer, he worked at the IPC as a caseworker and research assistant. He is eager to continue assisting vulnerable retail investors with their legal challenges.
Alden Eakins
Is a 3L at Osgoode Hall Law School. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and an MSc from the London School of Economics. Alden worked as a 1L Summer Student at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and as a 2L Summer Associate at Latham & Watkins in the firm's capital markets group. Alden is interested in the ongoing shift from public to private markets and how disclosure regulations adapt to that change.
Stephanie Gambin
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before law school, she earned her Bachelor of Commerce from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. She has three years of experience at a Canadian bank and two years in commercial real estate. Stephanie is eager to leverage her financial background to advocate for harmed investors at the IPC.
Olivia Haehling von Lanzenauer
Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, she worked with the Registrant Conduct Team in the Registration, Inspections and Examinations Division at the Ontario Securities Commission, where she gained experience in securities regulation and investor protection. Prior to law school, Olivia completed a Bachelor of Arts with distinction at Western University and interned for several summers in wealth management at Scotiabank. She looks forward to advocating for investors through the Investor Protection Clinic.
Alexandra Koutsovasilis
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before law school, Alexandra earned her Honours Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto. This past summer, she worked as a caseworker at the IPC, as a research assistant for Professor Poonam Puri, and served on the Osgoode Hall Law Journal’s Summer Editorial Board. Alexandra is eager to continue her work assisting harmed investors.
Micaela Lawrie
Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, she gained advocacy experience through her summer with the Toronto West Crown Attorney’s Office. During her 1L year, she worked at the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, where she developed an understanding of the factors influencing market behaviour and the economic considerations that shape business decisions. During her 2L summer, she worked as a summer student at a construction and infrastructure firm, where she gained experience conducting legal research and supporting matters involving commercial clients. Micaela is looking forward to drawing on these experiences as she works to better understand and advocate for the interests of harmed investors.
Justin Lee
Is a second-year student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Over the past summer, Justin worked as a Caseworker and Research Assistant with the Investor Protection Clinic. Before law school, Justin worked at a provincial non-profit organization in British Columbia that provides legal assistance, victim services, and emotional support to older adults experiencing abuse and neglect. Justin is grateful to work with the IPC and assist investors who have experienced financial harm.
Cooper Mandel
Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, he worked as a Summer Law Student at Stikeman Elliott LLP. Prior to law school, Cooper obtained an Honours Business Administration (HBA) degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University. He looks forward to leveraging his legal and business education to assist harmed investors and contribute meaningfully to the work of the IPC.
Kush Manek
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall. This past summer, he worked as a 1L Summer Student at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, gaining experience in venture capital, private equity, M&A, and securities. Kush holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from the University of Alberta and looks forward to assisting financially harmed investors.
Jason Mitchell
Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, Jason earned his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art History from Queen’s University. This past summer, he worked as a caseworker at the Investor Protection Clinic and served on the Osgoode Hall Law Journal’s Summer Editorial Board. Jason is eager to continue using his advocacy and research skills to help harmed investors this year.
Mariam Sabbah
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, she worked as a law student at Aird & Berlis LLP and as a research assistant for Professor Étienne Cossette-Lefebvre. She is looking forward to combining her previous work experience in diplomacy with her experience in business and property law to advocate for harmed investors. Prior to law school, Mariam earned her Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University.
Emma Swankie
Is a third-year student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences from Western University with a specialization in biochemistry. Emma has been a member of several of Osgoode's competitive mooting teams, and she is eager to leverage her passion for advocacy to assist harmed investors.
Sebastian Zervas
Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, Sebastian earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. This past summer, he worked as a summer student at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he gained experience in securities and competition law. He looks forward to leveraging his experience to assist IPC clients.
