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COMMITTEES
Our Committee Members
YWL’s committees provide valuable support to the Board of Directors and help our social media and annual charity gala run smoothly. Interested in joining a committee? Email us at info@youngwomeninlaw.com.
Marketing & Communications Committee
The Marketing & Communication Committee assists the Directors of Marketing & Communication in running YWL’s social media. Committee members manage the organization’s social media profiles, post new and engaging content daily, and promote upcoming events across various platforms.
Sonya Joshi
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Sonya Joshi obtained her LLB from the University of Manchester in 2012, and graduated with a B.A. (Hons) in Philosophy and Political Science from McMaster University in 2008. Sonya currently works at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP in their litigation and e-discovery group. 
Rosalind works as Legal Counsel at Wajax Corporation where her practice focuses on corporate/commerical law corporate/commercial although it touches on many other areas of law including litigation and intellectual property. She was a member of an organization which raised money for a sports facility which runs and supports programs for at-risk youth. In her spare time, Rosalind plays volleyball, attempts to improve her golf swing and participates in charity running events. Farrah Rahman
Farrah Rahman received her LL.B. from the University of Leicester and went on to complete her LL.M. at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to being called to the Ontario bar in 2016, Farrah articled at a boutique corporate and technology law firm. After working in private practice for one year, Farrah moved in-house and is currently Legal Counsel at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation. In addition to being a Marketing Committee member with Young Women in Law, Farrah is actively involved with the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic. |
Events Committee The Events Committee assists the Directors of Events and Sponsorship in running YWL’s annual charity gala. Committee members coordinate with sponsors, organize silent auction and swag bag donations, and provide day-of support. |
Felicity Sattan
Felicity is an Associate at Jaskot Willer Gill LLP and practices exclusively in the area of family law. After receiving her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario, Felicity obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Southampton, United Kingdom. Felicity articled with a well-established family law office in Toronto before joining Jaskot Willer Gill. Felicity is a member of the Hamilton Law Association’s Family Law Subcommittee. She is also a Program Coordinator with the Halton County Law Association’s continuing legal education series. Felicity is a lifelong resident of Hamilton and is actively involved in the community. She enjoys volunteering as a mentor to university students. | Olivia Danylchuk
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Olivia Danylchuk is an articling student at McCague Borlack LLP. Olivia graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa. Prior to attending law school, Olivia graduated from York University with a Masters of Arts in Humanities. Before her Masters, Olivia graduated from the University of Surrey in the UK with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre. Prior to attending law school, Olivia worked in the entertainment industry as an actor and as a casting assistant for an Emmy award-winning casting director. After her first year of law school, Olivia worked as a legal intern at one of Canada's most prominent production houses. At law school, Olivia also co-produced and stared in several law school musicals including "Mamma Mia!" and "Grease".Leah Burlock
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Leah Burlock is an associate at Thomas Gold Pettingill LLP, where her practice focuses on the defence of tort claims and statutory accident benefits. Prior to joining the firm, Leah summered and articled at a boutique litigation firm in Toronto. 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.Young Women in Law (YWL) is a not for profit organization for women lawyers in their early stages of practice. © 2019 Young Women in Law |