Abdullahi M. Abdulquadir
Abdullahi Moyosore ABDULQUADIR is a dedicated lawyer with deep interest in International Economic Law. He holds an LLB degree from the University of Ilorin (Unilorin), where he was actively involved in moot competitions. He was awarded the Murli T. Challeram Undergraduate Merit Scholarship for his academic excellence and served as the Chief Judge of the Law Students’ Society, Unilorin.
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Oishik Bhattacharya
My fascination with law’s role in ensuring checks and balances began in high school, particularly during my volunteer work with Aviyana Club following devastating cyclones in West Bengal. This experience revealed the limitations of administrative and human rights bodies, sparking my interest in law. At law school, I delved into constitutional, administrative, and human rights laws through organizing moot courts, interning at Rural Litigation Entitlement Kendra, and conducting research under Dr. Rajalaksmi Wagh and Dr. Jaykumar Bhongale.
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Daekwon Blair
My academic and professional journey has been shaped by a deeply rooted interest in the intersections of power, justice, labour and employment law. This interest has grown in tandem with the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) in Canada and the global market. Holding a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Political Studies and a Master of Industrial Relations (MIR) from Queen’s University, I have developed a nuanced understanding of Canadian labour and employment legal frameworks and the principles that underpin effective industrial relations (IR).
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Anusuiya Chaulagain
Recent Graduate
With over three years of experience as a practicing lawyer in Nepal, I have gained an understanding of the legal landscape in the country, particularly in Civil, Criminal, and corporate law. My hands-on experience has shown me that the practice of law is much more intricate and expansive than what is taught in law school. This realization has fueled my desire to further my academic career, deepen my expertise, and broaden my professional network.
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Gong Chen
Recent Graduate
In my freshman year, after studying various public basic courses and general courses in various colleges, I was finally attracted by the logic and rationality of law and chose to enter the Law School of Shanghai University. During the process of studying law, I met great teachers and classmates who helped me move forward, especially in the field of business law. After graduating from Shanghai University, I decided to go abroad to broaden my horizons and go for further study.
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Kexin Dong
Recent Graduate
I am a lawyer from China, specializing in handling civil and commercial litigation cases. Throughout my legal career, I have identified many biases within the current legal system, and I have continuously reflected on these issues. I believe that solving certain social and equity issues ultimately requires changes in the law. As I age, I increasingly realize that for some of the causes I've always dreamed of pursuing, if I don't act soon, my opportunities to pursue them may diminish.
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Agnes Ebahi
A desire to see a change in the criminal landscape and reproductive rights of women drew me to undergo a master’s programme at Queen’s University. My background as a lawyer from West Africa has exposed me to the criminal legal landscape in Nigeria. Having studied law at the University of Benin located in Edo State, Nigeria. I was exposed to the criminal framework in Nigeria. The laws which protect women’s reproductive rights have been non-existent, which has driven me to conduct a research paper aimed at awarding me a master’s degree.
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Tokoni Ebikeme
I am originally from Delta State, Nigeria, and earned my LLB from the University of Buckingham in the UK. After completing my degree, I worked as a paralegal at Pinsent Masons LLP, where I focused on business and real estate law—particularly post-completion matters. Alongside my professional role, I volunteered through the firm’s pro bono scheme at Westminster Primary School, supporting children with literacy development. This blend of legal and community-focused work reinforced my desire to pursue a well-rounded legal career.
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Amarachukwu Elekwa
Recent Graduate
I’m an IP attorney doubling as an artist who loves researching the various intersections of Intellectual Property. My current research interest lies at the intersection of IP and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where I am exploring how IP can be leveraged to achieve broader social and environmental objectives. Pursuing an LLM at Queen’s University is a natural progression of my academic and professional journey.
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Juvillar Fugar
I was called to the Ghana Bar after completing my LL.B. at the University of Ghana and professional training at the Ghana School of Law. My legal practice spans corporate law, litigation, media law, and the energy sector; fields where high‑stakes disputes and complex evidence are common. These experiences have shaped my interest in the evolving role of technology in legal processes.
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Hannah Hunter-Loubert
Hannah Hunter-Loubert is a civil litigator and research lawyer. Her LLM research focus is civil procedure and how the rules of procedure contribute to, or reduce, delay. She is specifically investigating the impact of scheduled and unscheduled judicial time. After receiving her JD from the University of Calgary, Hannah clerked with the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. She completed her articles and worked as an associate with a mid-sized firm in Calgary, primarily in the areas of civil litigation and personal injury.
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Michelle Lee
My name is Michelle Lee, and I was called to the Ontario Bar in June 2025. I recently completed my Juris Doctor at Queen’s University and am now returning as an LLM candidate to deepen my research in Indigenous law, international law, and human rights. My academic and professional path has been driven by a long-standing commitment to justice, particularly in addressing Canada’s treatment of Indigenous Peoples.
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Jinze Li
My name is Jinze Li. I was born in Shijiazhuang, a city in Northern China. I obtained my LL.B. from Shandong University. After graduating, I passed the Bar Examination and practiced law in China for approximately four years. Before coming to Queen’s University, I also studied Canadian law at Osgoode PD, York University. My supervisor is Professor Jacob Weinrib.
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Helena Afua Ayensu Maikido
Recent Graduate
My decision to pursue a legal career was motivated by my desire to make an impact in the society and in doing so I have developed a passion for entrepreneurship and business leadership as I advanced in my career. I obtained my LLB from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration and proceeded to obtain my qualifying certificate to enable me work as a lawyer in Ghana. Prior to my legal career, I worked in the banking industry where I advised entrepreneurs on various finance instruments and their impact on their finances and business prospect.
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Fariha Mitu
I have always wanted to be the voice of underprivileged individuals who lack the means to seek justice within unequal systems. To that end, I chose to pursue an LLB. After completing my degree, I interned at OGR Legal for three months. There, I observed how the law functions in practice and realized how different it is from theoretical knowledge. Later, I volunteered with a U.S.-based immigration firm, where I deepened my understanding of international and refugee law.
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Ifeoluwa Oyemade
I am Ifeoluwa Emmanuel, OYEMADE, a legal practitioner with demonstrated experience and keen interest in corporate dispute resolution. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from Lagos State University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019 after completing the Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) program at the Nigerian Law School, Augustine Nnamani Campus, Enugu. Since then, I have worked in the dispute resolution departments of SPA Ajibade & Co.
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Nandita Pateria
Recent Graduate
As a civil services aspirant, a student of law and now a lawyer, I believe there is no end to the depth and volume of the legal field. Law is alive and continuously growing, changing and taking on new forms. For a Lawyer, research and studying is never complete and it is always important to invest in expanding the reaches of your knowledge base. It means an opportunity to start the journey to dive deeper into a concept, an idea, a thought and examine its depth, width and extent.
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Samuel Powless
I have been interested in the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace for many years, having heard stories of the Peacemaker since my youth. Reading academic treatments of the Great Law during my undergraduate studies I came to realize that most sources analyze Haudenosaunee law through an ethnographic lens, and so entering the JD program at Queen’s I was intent on learning legal theory so that I could understand and comment on Haudenosaunee law as law, rather than as a cultural or historical artefact.
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Amirhossein Safikhani
The legal landscape in North America has always captivated me, with its intricate frameworks and dynamic jurisprudence. Choosing the LLM program at Queen’s is a deliberate and well-considered decision that reflects my desire to make a meaningful contribution to the legal field and promote justice on a wider scale.
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Ananya Sanchita
Recent Graduate
Growing up in Benapole, Bangladesh, a city close to the border, I witnessed firsthand the complex realities of migration. This exposure ignited my interest in immigration and refugee law, leading me to complete my LLB. My passion for legal research was further fueled by my active participation in national and international moot court competitions, including representing Bangladesh as a researcher in the US rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
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Carolyn Tanner
PhD Candidate
Carolyn studied psychology and health at Queen’s University and graduated with her Juris Doctor from the University of Western Ontario. Carolyn has worked for the advancement of human rights, strengthened rule of law, and increased access to justice in Nepal, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Uganda, and, most recently, in Canada.
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Giselle Valarezo
I seek to advance my legal knowledge to integrate it to my work in equity, diversity and inclusion in the post secondary environment.
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Rebecca Wen
I earned my dual Bachelor’s degrees in Law and Economics in 2012, a Master of Laws degree in International Law in 2014. After graduation, I began practicing law and obtained both the Mainland China Lawyer’s Practice Certificate and the Fund Practitioner Qualification Certificate. Over the past decade, my legal career has spanned a range of industries, including real estate, finance, and private equity.
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Donna Xavier
For me, the study of law has been more than a career path, it is a means of understanding the structures that shape societies and resolve conflict. From my early days as a law student to my experiences in litigation, corporate compliance and legal research, I have come to recognize that the law is not static; it evolves alongside the world around it.
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