• University of Toronto, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), graduated 1993, with High Distinction – International Relations (major), Political Theory (minor) [University College]
  • Dean’s List, University of Toronto. October, 1993 • University College Alumnae Scholarship, 1993 • Faculty Scholar, University of Toronto, June, 1993. • Teetzel Traveling Award (University College), 1992 • Burton Open Scholarship (University College), 1992 • Siena Program Scholastic Award (Woodsworth College), 1992

• Osgoode Hall Law School, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), graduated 1996
  • 1995-96: Community and Legal Aid Services Program (“CLASP”), Board of Management, Co-Chair: Management and policy work; full (lawyer-supervised) carriage of criminal defence files; liaison to media, Ontario Legal Aid Plan and Provincial Division judges, training and supervision of division leaders and caseworkers
  • 1994-95: CLASP Criminal Division Leader: summary Criminal Code and Narcotic Control Act defence advocate, recruitment and supervision of caseworkers
  • 1993-94: CLASP volunteer caseworker, defence of summary Criminal Code and Narcotic Control Act matters

• Articles of Clerkship, 1996-97: Crown Law Office – Criminal
  • Trials and appeals, including several matters before the Court of Appeal for Ontario and the Supreme Court of Canada.

• Bar Admissions Course, Law Society of Upper Canada, successfully completed 1997

• Called to the Bar and Enrolled as a Solicitor of the Court of Appeal for Ontario 1998

• Practicing criminal defence counsel 1998 to present.