“Three years ago, I walked into Queen’s Law not knowing what to expect. Now, I leave with connections that will last a lifetime. Receiving an award from a community that has given me so much means everything.” These are the words of Rani Bulsara, Law’26, one of the recipients of this year’s Law Students’ Society (LSS) Awards.

In a Queen’s Law tradition, JD students nominated their peers for eight awards recognizing outstanding achievements across all three years of study and by organized groups. Selected by the LSS student awards committee, the recipients of the 2026 Law Students’ Society Awards are:

Gavel Award: Leeann Edwards, Law’26  

(for the graduating student who contributed the most to student affairs during law school)

Throughout her time at Queen’s Law, Leeann Edwards was deeply involved in leadership, mentorship, and community advocacy. She served as an Advanced Student Caseworker and Group Leader at Queen’s Legal Aid, supporting clients while mentoring fellow students. She also worked as a Project Lead and volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada on initiatives supporting women and youth in Kingston and the broader community, and was involved with the Yearbook Committee and Queen’s Food Law and Policy Society.

Spirit Award: Kathryn Bastedo, Law’26  

(for the graduating student who best and most contributed to the spirit of the school)

Kathryn (Katie) Bastedo contributed to the Queen’s Law community through her involvement in student life, athletics, and the Law Students’ Society. As Vice-President (Activities), she introduced changes that increased attendance at social events and helped strengthen student engagement. She also rebuilt the Queen’s Law Games team after the pandemic by recruiting participants, organizing fundraising and travel, and helping establish long-term leadership for the program. Katie additionally participated in numerous clubs, intramurals, and Med-Law Games throughout law school.

Denis Marshall Contribution Awards: Sierra Adey, Aidan Brown, Rani Bulsara, Simran Kaur Grewal, and Gabriel Mollot-Hill, all Law’26

(for graduating students who demonstrated, through substantial commitment, the imprint of the graduating class on the life of Queen’s Law)

Sierra Adey, a student co-commissioner of Queen’s Law’s I‑EDIAA Committee, helped organize roundtables, elevate student concerns, revise Law Students’ Society I‑EDIAA resources, and support advocacy initiatives in collaboration with the Queen’s Equity Caucus. As President of Queen’s OutLaw, she supported Start Proud in creating the Canadian OutLaw Retreat for chapters nationwide and oversaw Queen’s first OutLaw Reception connecting students with 2SLGBTQ+ legal professionals. She was also a tutor, an Orientation Committee member, and a Conflict Analytics Lab Student Leader.

Aidan Brown contributed extensively to student life at Queen’s through leadership roles with the Law Students’ Society, the Queen’s Law Moot Society, and other clubs/committees. Working collaboratively with team members, he helped deliver social and academic events while managing merchandise and charitable initiatives, all with the goal of strengthening the positive culture and tight-knit community that Queen's Law is known for.

Rani Bulsara has made a lasting impact at Queen’s Law through sustained leadership and community-building. As Co-President of the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA), Co-President of the Queen’s Fashion & Retail Law Society (QFRLS), and a two-term Co-Commissioner of the LSS I‑EDIAA Committee, she championed equity, diversity, and belonging across the school. Her initiatives, including the annual Diversity in Law panel and the launch of QFRLS’s inaugural magazine, helped connect students with the broader legal community.

During her time at Queen’s Law, Simran Kaur Grewal contributed to the community through mentorship and leadership. With the Queen’s Law Journal, most recently as Co-Editor-in-Chief, she supported legal scholarship and student engagement. As President of the First Generation Network, she led accessible workshops on law school and recruitment. Beyond her formal roles, she supported students’ recruitment preparation while competing in the Davies Moot, where her team won Second Place Factum, and while studying abroad at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL.

Gabriel (Gabe) Mollot-Hill served in three elected leadership roles with the Law Students’ Society: Class Vice-President in first year, Class President in second year, and Core President in third year. He also worked as a Student Caseworker at Queen’s Legal Aid and was involved with the Labour and Employment Club. Beyond his leadership and service contributions, he was an active participant in intramural sports and the Med-Law Games, and played on the Queen’s Law hockey team and the 2026 Law Games team.

M.A. Murray Awards: Sarah Campbell and Kwame Skerritt-Williams both Law’26  

(for graduating students who contributed the most to athletic life during law school)

Sarah Campbell balanced high-performance athletics with academics throughout her JD studies. An assistant captain of the Queen’s varsity women’s hockey team, she earned Ontario University Athletics All-Star and U Sports Academic All-Canadian honours and was nominated for Queen’s University Female Athlete of the Year. Beyond the rink, she served on the Varsity Leadership Council, volunteered with local organizations, participated in law school athletics, and spent a summer working at the NHLPA, where she wrote briefs for players’ salary arbitration hearings.

Kwame Skerritt-Williams played on the Queen’s Gaels men’s rugby team throughout law school. After a knee injury, he returned in 2024 to compete at the Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship, scoring a try and helping the Gaels win a national silver medal. He later contributed to an Ontario University Athletics silver medal and a second Championship appearance. He also served as President of the Tortfeasors Law Rugby Club (2024–26) and as LSS first-year Wellness Representative.

Millennium Award: Gabriella Zappulla, Law’27

(for demonstrated contribution to and participation in the events and activities that defined the second-year class)

As Vice-President (Academic) on the Law Students’ Society Core Council, Gabriella Zappulla supported year councils and elections, brought students’ concerns to the administration, and oversaw hiring for 21 committees, including revitalizing the Sustainability Committee with Professor Lindsay Borrows. She also worked closely with clubs to advance initiatives such as Cabaret for a Cure, and contributed to the community as Vice-President of Queen’s Law Wellness. She was elected LSS President for 2026–27.

Spark Award: Kate McCuaig, Law’28  

(for the first-year student who best demonstrated commitment to the school)

Kate McCuaig demonstrated her commitment to Queen’s Law through engagement in student governance, wellness, and community initiatives. Drawing on prior leadership experience, she has served as a Student Senator, an Admissions Committee member, and a Queen’s Law Wellness representative, supporting advocacy and student well-being. She also led philanthropic initiatives with Queen’s Women and Law to foster a community that gives back. For 2026–27, she was elected Vice-President (Academic) of the Law Students’ Society.

Camaraderie Award: Queen’s Law Sikh Students’ Association  

(for the organized group that best demonstrated initiative, contribution, participation, and organization of events and activities to further the Queen’s Law community spirit)

Guided by Sarbat da Bhala, the Sikh principle of working toward the well-being of all, the Queen’s Law Sikh Students’ Association (QLSSA) demonstrated exceptional initiative by hosting 14 events in 2025–26. These included its annual Diversity in Law panel, professional speaker events, networking nights, the Toronto Firm Hop, and Bandhi Chhor and Vaisakhi celebration feasts. Open to the entire student body, these events created welcoming spaces where Sikh students and the broader Queen’s Law community could connect with practitioners and explore diverse career paths. Through collaborative programming, mentorship, and genuine support, QLSSA fostered a strong sense of community across the school.

Professional Excellence Award: Queen’s Law Moot Society  

(for the organized group that best demonstrated initiative, contribution, participation, and involvement in activities and events that promote educational and professional excellence at Queen’s Law)

The Queen’s Law Moot Society (QLMS) is a student-run organization dedicated to developing oral advocacy skills beyond for-credit programming. Each year, QLMS hosts the Cromwell Moot, its flagship intercollegiate competition, where 16 teams present oral arguments before legal professionals following a competitive selection process. Supported by leading Toronto litigation firms and held in collaboration with former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Thomas Cromwell, Law’76, LLD’10, the moot provides students with valuable advocacy experience and networking opportunities ahead of recruitment periods.

See more photos from the Law Students’ Society Awards ceremony in the 2026 LSS Awards photo gallery.