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Students-At-Law 2010 | 2011 Jason Todoroff Jason graduated from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law with a Juris Doctorate. Prior to attending law school Jason graduated with a B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science and History from the University of Waterloo. In addition, Jason holds an Airline Transport Pilot License and worked in the aviation industry as a commercial pilot and flight instructor. Before his articling term at Carters, Jason worked for the firm as a summer student for two years and gained experience in a number of practice areas here at Carters. Jason also contributed to articles published in the Charity Law Bulletin and contributed to the 2008 and 2009 editions of Charities Legislation and Commentary (LexisNexis). Tel: (519) 942-0001 x273 Toll Free: (877) 942-0001 Fax: (519) 942-0300 Email: jtodoroff@carters.ca Colin Thurston Colin graduated from Queen's University, Faculty of Law, in 2010. In addition to his academic course load, Colin dedicated much of his time to his volunteer work. Colin volunteered at the Queen's Legal Aid clinic throughout his three years at Queen's and his responsibilities grew from hands-on legal research, writing, and litigation, to supervision and training of his fellow law students, and eventually to input on clinic operations from a policy level. Colin has gained litigation experience before numerous courts and tribunals and received numerous awards recognizing his work. Colin was awarded the Sabbath Prize in Wills and Estate Planning from Queen's University, Faculty of Law. Tel: (519) 942-0001 x232 Toll Free: (877) 942-0001 Fax: (519) 942-0300 Email: cthurston@carters.ca Kate Robertson Kate graduated from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, in 2010. Prior to attending law school, Kate obtained her Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) in Philosophy, Politics and Law from Binghamton University. During her studies, Kate competed at the Division One level on a volleyball scholarship, which led to her induction into the National College Athlete Honour Society and the East Coast Athletic Academic Award of Merit. While in law school, Kate was elected as a Vice President for the Common Law student council. She also gained significant legal experience as a Policy Analyst and Charities Officer for the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), where she was responsible for reviewing charitable applications and assisting with legal research and writing for current CRA policies. Tel: (519) 942-0001 x230 Toll Free: (877) 942-0001 Fax: (519) 942-0300 Email: krobertson@carters.ca 2009 | 2010 Ryan Prendergast Ryan graduated from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, in 2009. Prior to attending law school, Ryan graduated from Glendon College at York University, First Class, with a B.A. in History and a Certificate in Law and Social Thought. While in law school, Ryan was a student caseworker for the Criminal Division at the University of Ottawa Community Legal Aid Clinic. He also completed a volunteer research project for Ecology Ottawa on municipal by-laws. Before articling with Carters, Ryan gained legal experience as a summer student working for the Crown Attorney's Office in Toronto. Jennifer Schwass Jennifer graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. While at law school, Jennifer was awarded the Samuel Rubinoff Prize for Legal Research and Writing, the Maritime Law Book Prize in Legal Ethics, and the Hyman Bergel Prize in Advanced Torts. During her years at Osgoode she enjoyed serving as Treasurer and Secretary of Justlaw, an organization for students with an interest in social justice, and as the Legal and Literary Society Representative for the Women's Caucus. Prior to her legal studies, Jennifer received a B.A. in political science and graduated on the Dean's List from the University of Western Ontario. Currently articling with Carters, Jennifer also gained experience during past summers at a legal aid clinic in Toronto and with a sole practitioner in rural Ontario. Heather Reardon Heather graduated cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2008 and from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law in 2009. Before attending law school, she obtained a B.A. from Mount Allison University with a major in International Relations and a minor in Religious Studies. During law school, Heather obtained legal experience as a clinician at the Michigan State University Rental Housing Clinic and was a member of Michigan State's Niagara International Law Moot Court team. Heather has also worked as an intern with the Department of Justice and a Member of Parliament. 2008 | 2009 Pamela Shin A graduate of the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, Pamela was active in the client counselling, contract drafting, and mooting competitions, as well as a number of programs and clubs, including Pro Bono Students Canada, Negotiation/Mediation practice and the Christian Legal Fellowship executive council. Pamela was nominated by her peers at Western Law for the Malcolm J. McKinnon Award and was awarded the Gold Medal for achieving the highest GPA in her undergraduate degree program. Currently articling with Carters, Pamela also gained experience as a summer student at a management counsel labour and employment boutique in Toronto. Jeremy I. Tam Jeremy graduated from the University of Western Ontario, Faculty of Law. Prior to his legal studies, he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, focusing on Urban Studies, History, and Sociology. Outside of law school, Jeremy gained experience as a summer student at two Hong Kong law firms, interning at International Justice Mission Canada, researching and writing for Pro Bono Students Canada, and serving as President of the UWO Christian Legal Fellowship. 2007 | 2008 Kimberley A. Cunnington-Taylor Kim obtained her LL.B from the University of Ottawa. While at law school, Kim participated in the 2006 Canadian Corporate/Securities Law Moot Competition, representing the University of Ottawa as one of four members of the team. Kim's team placed 2nd overall in the factum in a field of 9 teams. Kim was also the tutor and peer advisor for first year mature students. In addition, she developed and presented a seminar to first year students entitled Time Management and Efficient Use of Technology. Prior to attending law school, Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Ottawa, majoring in both Criminology and Sociology. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Kim worked with the Ottawa office of a national law firm as a corporate law clerk, specializing in business law, tax, and not-for-profit law. Kimberley A. LeBlanc Kimberley graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to attending law school, she graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Public Policy and a minor in Social Psychology from the University of Guelph. While at Guelph, Kimberley volunteered with Best Buddies Canada, the Centre for Students with Disabilities and the Legal Resource Room. She also participated in the Canada Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at Queen's University. Through Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) at Osgoode, Kimberley was placed with ARCH: A Legal Resource for Persons with Disabilities. She volunteered with PBSC's Family Law Project at Osgoode and later became the school's Project Coordinator for the 2006 - 2007 program. Derek B. Ross Derek graduated from the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law. While in law school, Derek received the Janet Stewart Award in Immigration and Refugee Law. He was also active in Western Law's mooting program and represented Western at the Niagara International Moot Court Competition held at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Derek also spent a semester studying on exchange at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles where he received a CALI Award for Excellence. Derek worked as a summer law student at Carters in 2005 and in 2006 and has gained experience in a number of areas of Carters' practice. He has contributed to articles published in The Lawyers Weekly, the Charity Law Bulletin and the Church Law Bulletin and assisted in the compilation of the 2006 and 2007 editions of Charities Legislation & Commentary (LexisNexis Butterworths). Derek is also a member of the Christian Legal Fellowship and served as president of its UWO Student Chapter in 2006. 2006 | 2007 Sean S. Carter Sean is currently attending his third year at Osgoode Hall Law School. He completed his first year of law studies at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Michigan, where he was named to the Dean's List. Prior to attending law school, Sean graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Toronto. Since 2000, Sean has worked with Carters as a summer and research student, and during that time he has developed an interest in international anti-terrorism law and its impact on charities and NGO's worldwide. Sean edits Carters' www.antiterrorismlaw.ca website in this area and has both presented on the subject and had a number of articles that he co-authored which were published in The Lawyers Weekly as well as the Anti-terrorism and Charity Law Alert. In the summers of 2006 and 2007, Sean worked at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP as a Summer Student, participating in the summer secondment program in 2007 being seconded to the Ontario Human Rights Commission.