Julia is a tenacious advocate with sharp litigation instincts. She thrives on tackling complex legal issues with confidence, critical thinking, and a commitment to excellence.
Bio
Julia is a summer student at Lax O'Sullivan. She is a second-year JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, where she serves as Secretary of the Constitutional Law Society and as a 2L Representative for the First-Generation Lawyers of Osgoode and the Canadian Italian Association of Osgoode. Next year, she will participate in the Anti-Discrimination Intensive Program.
Julia is a skilled advocate with a strong foundation in litigation. She has developed strong legal research and oral advocacy skills as a student researcher focusing on anti discrimination law and the protection of political belief, and as a junior caseworker at the Community and Legal Aid Services Program. Through Pro Bono Students Canada, she completed a research placement with the Northwest Territories Human Rights Commission, analyzing access to justice and the impact of sweeping non-disclosure agreements. She has also demonstrated her talent as a litigator through mooting competitions, participating in the Lemers Cup and the Constitutional Law Moot.
Julia earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law & Society. She graduated as the recipient of the YUFA Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded to the upper-year student with the highest cumulative grade point average in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies.
Credentials
J.D. Candidate, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2026
Hons. B.A. (Highest Distinction), York University, 2023
Professional Certificate in Public Administration and Law, York University, 2023
