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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.

Miranda Brown

Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) at the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts at York University. This past summer, she gained valuable experience as a summer caseworker at IPC and a research assistant for Professor Poonam Puri. Miranda is eager to continue using her advocacy and research skills to help harmed investors this year.

Monica Costache

Is a second-year student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, Monica earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and worked as a Commercial Underwriter within the insurance industry. She has spent the past summer working as a caseworker and research assistant at the IPC. Monica is passionate about business law and dedicated to advocating for harmed investors.

Gobind Dhugee

Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before attending law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Political Studies from Queen’s University and a Master of Arts in Political Economy from Carleton University. He is excited to be a part of the IPC and assist harmed investors.

Rachel Futerman

Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before law school, she earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from the University of Toronto. She also holds a CPA designation and has four years of experience at a global professional services firm. This past summer, Rachel worked at the IPC as a caseworker and research assistant. She is eager to continue assisting harmed investors.

Jamie Lynn Galley

Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, she worked as a student caseworker at the Investor Protection Clinic and as a research assistant for Professor Poonam Puri. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University in Political Science and Economics. She looks forward to continuing to build on her experiences to advocate for harmed investors.

Justin Lee

Is a third-year JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science at McGill University. This past summer, he worked as a summer student at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP and is eager to combine his experiences in business law with his broad range of skills in client service and advocacy to effectively assist harmed investors.

Alison McClean

Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Alison is passionate about advocating for harmed investors and spent last summer at Tyr LLP where she gained experience in corporate and commercial litigation. Alison holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons), Master of Science, and PharmD degree. During her Master’s, Alison spent a year as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School.

Arechun Mohan

Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, he studied Business Administration at the Ivey School of Business. This past summer, he worked as a summer student at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where he gained experience in corporate and commercial real estate. He looks forward to leveraging his experience to assist IPC clients. 

Charlotte Naudie

Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with Distinction at Queen’s University, having majored in Political Studies. This past summer, she gained invaluable experience as a summer caseworker at IPC and research assistant for Professor Poonam Puri. She is eager to leverage her professional experience to provide meaningful legal advice and advocate for those who have suffered financial harm.

Ethan New

Is a second-year JD Student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, he worked as a Summer Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. Prior to law school, Ethan obtained a business degree from Trinity Western University with internships in the accounting sector. He is excited to be advocating for harmed investors in this role. 

Dominique Novelli

Is a second-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before law school, Dom completed a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies with a concentration in Business Law. He is passionate about securities and the opportunity to be part of the IPC team. He is looking forward to leveraging his experience and education to meaningfully contribute to the IPC.

Noah Penfold

Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, he worked as a Summer Associate at Dickinson Wright LLP, where he gained experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and other general corporate matters. Prior to law school, he obtained an Honours Bachelor of Health Studies degree from Queen’s University. He looks forward to applying his experience to assist harmed investors.

Yuval Shilon

Is a third-year JD student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, Yuval worked at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. In her 2L year, Yuval completed the Advanced Business Law Workshop in corporate finance. Prior to law school, Yuval obtained her Bachelor of Commerce majoring in finance from McGill University. She looks forward to leveraging her education and experiences to provide meaningful assistance to harmed investors. 

Yale Sussman

Is a third-year law student at Osgoode Hall Law School. He has gained valuable experience summering with leading law firms in both Canada and the United States. Prior to law school, Yale worked at a prominent Strategic Communications & Crisis Management firm in New York City, helping high-profile clients navigate reputation and acute situations. Yale holds an honours undergraduate degree from Brandeis University in Boston. At the IPC, Yale is eager to leverage his professional experiences to advocate and advise clients.