Molly McCarthy
President
mmccarthy@youngwomeninlaw.com
.png)  Molly McCarthy is currently legal counsel and a senior compliance officer with BMO Investment Inc. Her practice focuses on securities regulation and compliance matters related to investment dealers and wealth management services. Prior to joining BMO, Molly practiced as enforcement counsel for the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. Molly obtained her JD from Queen’s University in 2020 and graduated from University of Ontario Institute of Technology with an Honours BA in Legal Studies in 2015. Prior to stepping into the President’s role, she served for three years as a Director of Events. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, eating her way through Toronto and spending time with her rescue dog, Rocco.
Leah Burlock
Director of Events lburlock@youngwomeninlaw.com
Leah Burlock is an associate at Strigberger Brown Armstrong LLP, where her practice focuses on the defence of tort claims and statutory accident benefits. Leah earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at the University of Western Ontario and obtained her J.D. from the University of Windsor. While at law school, Leah served as a Business Associate for the Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues and was the Head Chair of Windsor Law’s ‘AskLaw’ Committee.
Jack GoslettIndependent Director jgoslett@youngwomeninlaw.com
Jack Goslett is a Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP and the Co-Chair of the firm’s Women’s Initiative. Jack’s practice focuses on banking and corporate/ commercial law, with an emphasis on domestic and cross-border lending transactions, including syndicated credit facilities, senior and subordinated/mezzanine financings, asset-based lending and venture capital/private equity investments. Jack completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons.) at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2007 and obtained her J.D. from the University of Windsor in 2011.
Marissa LauIndependent Director
Marisa Lau is a corporate/commercial lawyer at Morrison Brown Sosnovitch LLP where she practices all aspects of domestic corporate-commercial law such as incorporations, partnership agreements, purchase and sale of businesses, contracts and trademarks. Marisa received her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia with a specialization in Transportation and Logistics in 2010. Thereafter, she obtained her J.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University in 2013. In the past, Marisa has volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada,Osgoode Women's Network, Osgoode Asian Law Students Association and various Osgoode clinics.
Lori Khaoli
Director of Events
 Lori Anne Khaouli is an associate lawyer at Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP, practicing in the areas of labour, employment, and human rights law. She obtained her dual Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Windsor Law and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, after completing her undergraduate degree in commerce from York University.
Lori completed her articles at a boutique civil litigation firm, where she regularly appeared before both the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice, developing her skills as a litigator and gaining practical experience in the courtroom.
Outside of work, Lori is deeply committed to supporting her community and helping others. She is passionate about mentoring young professionals and supporting women's empowerment initiatives. In her free time, Lori enjoys staying active, traveling, and exploring new cuisines.
Joanna Hunt-Jones
Independent Director
 Joanna Hunt-Jones is an associate lawyer at Normandin Chris LLP, where she practices all aspects of family and matrimonial law. She obtained her J.D. from Queen’s University in 2014. Prior to law school, Joanna completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Global Development Studies) and a Masters of Public Administration at Queen’s. She has held past volunteer positions with various organizations, including the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston, Pro Bono Students Canada and the Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance.
Sahar TalebiDirector of Sponsorship
stalebi@youngwomeninlaw.com
 Sahar Talebi is an associate at Lenczner Slaght. Sahar’s litigation practice involves a variety of areas, including complex commercial and professional liability matters. Sahar obtained a Dual JD degree from the University of Windsor in 2018.
During law school, Sahar was focused on various advocacy and access to justice initiatives. She also volunteered at Pro Bono Students Canada: Windsor Law Chapter, the Windsor Refugee Sponsorship Support Program, as well as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Legal Clinic in Detroit, Michigan.
Teodora ObradovicDirector of Sponsorship tobradovic@youngwomeninlaw.com  Bianca Salive is an environmental lawyer at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP. Bianca attended law school at the University of Ottawa, and received an undergraduate degree in Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo. While at the University of Ottawa, Bianca volunteered with 'Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights" and the "University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law". Throughout her education, Bianca participated in exchange programs in Australia and the Netherlands.
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Taleen Ohanessian
Vice President & Director of Membership
tohanessian@youngwomeninlaw.com
 Taleen Ohanessian is currently Partner, Legal Counsel at Hazelview Investments. In her role, Taleen is responsible for structuring new investment products, supporting the investment teams with asset and equity transactions, and general corporate legal support across Hazelview’s different business lines, including governance, litigation, privacy and banking law matters. Prior to joining Hazelview, Taleen practiced law at a large Bay Street law firm in Toronto, where she acted for a wide variety of public and private issuers in the areas of corporate finance and securities, mergers and acquisitions and corporate and commercial law.
Sandra Buhain
Director of Marketing & Communications
sbuhain@youngwomeninlaw.com
 Sandra is currently working as Legal Counsel at Desjardins Insurance practicing civil litigation. Prior to moving in-house, she practiced in the area of insurance defence and subrogation at a Toronto firm. She obtained both her American J.D. and Canadian J.D. in Detroit and Windsor respectively. Prior to law school, she completed a paralegal studies program and worked at the Criminal Duty Counsel office at Old City Hall. She has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the License Appeal Tribunal and had the experience of appearing in court in person before becoming a “virtual litigator”. Working from home, she has picked up various hobbies including collecting and rehabilitating orchids. When she is not working you can find her travelling, playing a weekday match of tennis or baking delicious desserts!
Katrina Kairys
Director of Marketing & Communicationskkairys@youngwomeninlaw.com
Katrina practices charity and not-for-profit law at Patel Kairys Law. She completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University and obtained her J.D. from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Katrina practiced charity and not-for-profit law at a national law firm for several years prior to co-founding Patel Kairys Law.
Katrina is a director of ACCESS Community Capital Fund, a charity based in Toronto, and she volunteers as a member-at-large of the Ontario Bar Association Charities and Not-for-Profit Law Section Executive. Katrina has authored articles in the Estates, Trusts & Pensions Journal, Canadian Tax Foundation Conference Report and Ontario Bar Association Section Insider.
Victoria PileggiDirector of Events vpileggi@youngwomeninlaw.com
Victoria Pileggi is an associate at Paterson MacDougall LLP, where she practices mainly in aviation law. Prior to joining the firm, she summered and articled in the advocacy department of an international law firm. Prior to law school, Victoria worked in health and neuroscience research and obtained four degrees leading up to her law degree. During law school, Victoria was actively involved in the mooting community, participating in the Wilson Moot competition where her team came first in the preliminary rounds and second in the overall competition.
Sameha Ohmer
Corporate Secretary
somer@youngwomeninlaw.com
 Sameha Omer is currently working a legal counsel for the Canadian Human Right Commission. Prior to joining the Commission, Sameha was the Director of Legal Affairs at the National Council of Canadian Muslims, where she provided legal services to community members on issues related to human rights and civil liberties. Sameha obtained her J.D. from the University of Ottawa and her M.Sc in Microbiology and Immunology from Western University.
Bianca SaliveTreasurerbsalive@youngwomeninlaw.com
Bianca Salive is an environmental lawyer at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP. Bianca attended law school at the University of Ottawa, and received an undergraduate degree in Environment and Business from the University of Waterloo. While at the University of Ottawa, Bianca volunteered with 'Canadian Lawyers for International Human Rights" and the "University of Ottawa Association of Women and the Law". Throughout her education, Bianca participated in exchange programs in Australia and the Netherlands.
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