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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n(Here I am bundled up on a cold, sunny Montreal winter day.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a kid, I never thought I wanted to be a lawyer. But as I got older and began to see all the ways that legal issues tangibly affect people\u2019s lives, I started dreaming about studying this strange thing we call \u201cthe law\u201d. Seeing my friends\/roommates\/loved ones dealing with immigration issues got me thinking about becoming an immigration lawyer, and in my first year of law school, I began the process of helping a young family do a Humanitarian & Compassionate application for permanent residence. It was a difficult process, and I knew I had so much to learn, but it was the best feeling when their application got approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That led me to working for a small immigration practice, where I saw all kinds of refugee, family sponsorship, and economic immigration cases. I also was also a legal clinic caseworker, a board member at a migrant workers\u2019 organization, and a volunteer with the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working in immigration law made me want to learn more about administrative decision-makers and the way that government works, so I decided to work at an administrative tribunal in Ottawa after I graduated. I got to geek out about administrative law and be mentored by a bunch of excellent lawyers and tribunal members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After working behind the scenes in a tribunal and a court, I\u2019m excited to be back in the room with our wonderful clients (even if it\u2019s a virtual room). I look forward to working with you to find strategies for navigating through the maze of immigration, tribunal and court systems, towards the best possible outcomes with the least possible stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, I can\u2019t end my first blog post without a huge shout out to Will, Xiaoyi, and Candy, for welcoming Katie and me into the firm with top-notch training sessions, inspiring brainstorming discussions, tons of practical advice, and warm camaraderie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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