Students & Committee

Toronto Student Committee

The Blakes Student Committee seeks to create and develop a fulfilling student program. It is comprised of both associates and partners at the Firm who are involved in creating and developing a comprehensive professional development program, planning and executing social events, and fostering a culture of learning. The Student Committee also acts as a resource for students if they have any concerns or issues. Kari Abrams is the Director, Legal Personnel & Professional Development Employment Counsel. In this role, she is responsible for all aspects of the summer student and articling student programs, including the recruitment, supervision and professional development of summer students and articling students, as well as liaising with law schools. Kari is also an active member of several internal Firm committees, including the Student Committee, the Legal Personnel Committee, the Equity & Diversity Committee and the Pro Bono Committee. Prior to joining Blakes, Kari was a partner in the labour and employment department in the Toronto office of a national law firm where she was also actively involved in the student program as a member of the student committee. Below is a list of the Student Committee members:

• Kari Abrams (Director, Legal Personnel & Professional Development, Employment Counsel)
• Anna Abbott
• Lindsay Balson
• Robin Burns
• Jill Davis
• Laura Dougan
• Jacob Gofman
• Sean Jackson
• Kevin MacDonald
• Jason MacIntyre
• Hani Migally
• Bonny Murray (Chair)
• Casey Richardson-Scott
• Alyssa Shivji
• Grace Smith
• Linda Tu
• Laura Weinrib