Staff (2026/2027)

Dorsa (she/her) is a third-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School with interests in commercial, construction, and criminal law. Before beginning her legal studies, she earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Toronto and worked as a consultant and project manager at an engineering firm. At law school, she has participated in the Intellectual Property (IP) Clinic, the Animal Justice Club, various criminal and constitutional law moots, and was placed at the Ontario Court of Justice for the Criminal Law Intensive Program. During the past summers, Dorsa gained practical experience at Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP, where she focused on construction disputes and insolvency law. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors, walking her dog, Casper, along the Toronto waterfront.

Shanaya (she/her) is a third-year J.D. student at Osgoode. During first year, she worked as a Junior Caseworker in the Criminal Law Division at the Community & Legal Aid Services Program (CLASP) and competed in several moots, placing as a finalist in the Frozen Open Osgoode Moot, winning top oralist in the Lerner’s Cup, and representing Osgoode at the Cassels “Baby Gale” Cup. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, where she served as President of the Moot Court Society and led research on the impacts of COVID-19 in long-term care. Shanaya also worked as a social worker with marginalized youth at the Elizabeth Fry Society of Calgary – a nonprofit restorative justice organization – appearing in court to support Indigenous clients. Most recently, she summered at Aird Berlis LLP. She has also competed at the International Criminal Court Moot and served as Ethics Officer of the Osgoode Mooting Society.

Mia (she/her) is a first-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School with an interest in criminal law and wrongful convictions advocacy. At Osgoode, she contributes to Volume 98 of ObiterDicta as a Staff Writer and looks forward to supporting the important conversations platformed by theCourt.ca as a Webmaster. Before beginning her time at Osgoode, she studied Forensic Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where she completed a capstone research project on artificial intelligence and the Canadian criminal justice system. Outside of school, she enjoys teaching swimming lessons and reading speculative fiction.

Sam (he/him) is a second-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before entering law school, Sam completed a degree in Music at the University of Toronto, specializing in jazz performance and orchestration. Last year at Osgoode, he worked with Artists’ Legal Advice Services (ALAS) to provide free legal advice to Ontario’s artist communities. This past summer, Sam pursued his interest in civil litigation as a summer student at St. Lawrence Barristers PC, advocating for clients in a variety of legal settings. In the winter semester of this year, he will be joining the Poverty Law Intensive Program at Parkdale Community Legal Clinic in their Workers’ Rights division. Sam is passionate about legal research and finding underexplored issues in the law. In his free time, you’ll find him playing and watching soccer as well as orchestrating video game music for jazz bands.

Michael (he/him) is a second-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School. This past summer, he worked for a criminal defence firm, sharpening his legal research and writing skills. While he remains interested in criminal law, his legal interests are broad and ever-expanding. At Osgoode, he is Co-President of the International Law Society and looks forward to participating in the Poverty Law Intensive Program at Parkdale Community Legal Services this winter. Prior to law school, he completed a master's in international relations at the London School of Economics, where his dissertation focused on the politics of wildlife trafficking and conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Geography from McGill University. Outside of school, he enjoys cooking and baking, playing with his new puppy, and listening to podcasts on the noxious state of global affairs.

Omar (he/him) is a second-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School with interests in litigation, labour and employment law, and commercial law. Before law school, he earned a B.A. in Criminology from the University of Windsor and spent several years teaching high school English, Canadian history, and social sciences in Toronto. Omar spent many years volunteering with community organizations supporting newcomer and low-income youth, including running workers' rights workshops and helping families access social assistance, employment, housing, and settlement services. At Osgoode, he is a Copy Editor for Obiter Dicta and a member of the Mature Students' Association. Outside of law school, Omar enjoys movies, open-world video games, fitness, travelling, and learning about history and culture.

Nikesh (he/him) is a third-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School. At Osgoode, he participates in several extracurricular activities. Nikesh has worked with the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission through Pro Bono Students Canada. In this role, he helped the Commission address discriminatory online publications. Nikesh has also competed in several moots, including the Jessup. Nikesh is also a Student Ambassador for the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History, where he organizes educational events to promote scholarship in legal history. Before law school, Nikesh completed undergraduate and graduate degrees in history. He is passionate about studying how the past shapes contemporary understandings of legal issues. Outside of school, you'll find Nikesh playing and watching hockey (go Leafs!), searching for Toronto's best cappuccino, and listening to classic rock.

Chris (he/him) is a third-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School with a strong interest in litigation. This past summer, Chris worked as a summer associate in a leading New York firm, where he developed his advocacy and research skills. At Osgoode, Chris is an avid mooter, having competed in several first-year moots, including as a member of Osgoode’s Baby Gale team, as well as in the upper-year Davies Corporate Securities Moot. He also serves as a research assistant to Professor Palma Paciocco, where he conducts research for and assists with editing her upcoming textbook on Canadian Evidence Law. Outside of his studies, he enjoys going to the gym and playing sports like table tennis, hockey and soccer.

Caleb (he/him) is from Vancouver, BC and studied English and Philosophy at the University of British Columbia. He has flipped burgers, stocked supermarket shelves, and poured lattes. He has also served as a copyeditor and a teaching assistant. He is currently a second-year J.D. student at Osgoode Hall Law School. As a first-year, after learning about the extent of the Supreme Court of Canada’s power to shape​ Canadian society, he was surprised at the disproportionately low amount of attention the Court received. He is thus eager to contribute to theCourt.ca’s legacy of providing sharp, accessible commentary of the Court’s decisions. Outside of law school, he is a dedicated runner and is currently training to (hopefully) run sub-1:25 in an upcoming half marathon.