Michelle Bain Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Social Justice Committee Board Member with Nellie's Women ShelterActively participate in decision making process affecting the lives of shelter participants and corporate future of the organization.Extremely rewarding work.

As a lawyer and freelance journalist I am expanding my professional network in Toronto. Social justice is my primary focus and I am always open to how the law has affected YOUR life.

Victoria, Bc

"Justice On Air" Talk Show HostCreated, hosted, directed and produced a social justice talk radio programContacted and engaged members of British Columbia's legal community in discussions concerning accessibility of justice in BC and across CanadaTrained to use audio equipment; completed CFUV's volunteer program and CRTC testFundraised for CFUV during on-air campaign

Toronto, Canada Area

From 2009-2011 I worked at top tier law firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. During this time I practiced in the following areas: business, litigation, entertainment, marketing, advertising, labour and employment, construction, real estate, health and municipal law.As a lawyer I am well versed in building high profile business relationships; I possess strong oral and written communication skills and I have honed the skills necessary to thoroughly research complex legal issues in an expedient manner.Prior to Gowlings I devoted nine years to the City of Toronto in various supervisory positions. As a result, I am proficient at program design, implementation and evaluation methods and techniques.My current career aspirations are to write the New York State Bar exam, and enroll in an executive MBA program in Canada.

Student member of the Law Society of British Columbia Experience: Assault causing bodily harm trial; negotiated with Crown counsel; civil, family, small claims and criminal law experience.

J.D., Faculty Of Law

Honours B.A., Caribbean Studies Specialist, Poli Sci And Antrho Minors

Honours Bachelor Of Arts

Education record

Juris Doctor