Vanessa Kiraly Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I write articles on fashion law, intellectual property law, real estate law, aboriginal law, and criminal law, in addition to other legal practice areas of interest.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Completion of the summer student program at Bennett Jones LLP, one of Canada’s premier business law firms.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Completion of a 4-month placement at Renno & Co, a full suite corporate and startup law firm designed for the modern entrepreneur. This work placement will fulfill the Lincoln Alexander School of Law's Integrated Practice Curriculum requirements.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Commissioned by Cashmere Bathroom Tissue (Kruger Products L.P.) and international fashion sensation Joe Zee to design a garment for their 18th annual breast cancer fundraiser runway show, taking place in September 2021. The haute-couture dress is made entirely from Cashmere Bathroom Tissue. "A Canadian fund-and awareness-raiser that unites Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, Canadian fashion designers and the Breast Cancer cause, the Cashmere Collection is an internationally acclaimed… Show more Commissioned by Cashmere Bathroom Tissue (Kruger Products L.P.) and international fashion sensation Joe Zee to design a garment for their 18th annual breast cancer fundraiser runway show, taking place in September 2021. The haute-couture dress is made entirely from Cashmere Bathroom Tissue. "A Canadian fund-and awareness-raiser that unites Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, Canadian fashion designers and the Breast Cancer cause, the Cashmere Collection is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning showcase for Canada’s established and emerging fashion designers.The world’s first and only fashion collection crafted entirely in luxuriously soft Cashmere Bathroom Tissue (BT), the 18th annual Cashmere Collection features 16 designers from across Canada and their original Cashmere BT Couture. Themed the New Belle Epoque, the 2021 collection is curated by international fashion sensation Joe Zee and will be unveiled in fall 2021. The collection is inspired by the defining qualities of the Belle Epoque – a period of French history characterized by peace, optimism, elegance, and technological innovation – reimagined for our modern-day fashions and societal circumstances." Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

I have worked on promotional campaigns for organizations such as Toronto Men's & Women's Fashion Week, Startup Fashion Week, and Super Model Canada. My photography and retouching works have appeared in the likes of British Vogue (May 2019), PUMP Magazine USA, PROMO Magazine USA, Elegant Magazine USA, FEROCE Magazine UK, PERIOD Magazine China, Ellements Magazine USA, Atlas Magazine UK, among several other publications.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Self-taught fashion designer who has designed, sewed, and showcased several fashion design collections for Fashion Art Toronto, Startup Fashion Week, International Fashion Encounter, and the International Modest Fashion Design Festival. VANIKA Design currently operates through the process of leasing out garments to music video and film producers, fashion bloggers, and fashion editorial photographers.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The WCLR is a non-profit, open access, peer-reviewed international journal focusing on wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. Most recently, Lisa wrote a peer-reviewed case commentary on the wrongful conviction of Glen Eugene Assoun and the causes of wrongful conviction in Canada for the WCLR. The paper is found in Vol. 2 NO. 2 (2021) Summer: https://wclawr.org/index.php/wclr/issue/view/8/25

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Federation of Metro Tenants' Associations (FMTA) is a non-profit organization which advocates for better rights for tenants. The FMTA informs and educates tenants, organizes tenants, and advocates for tenants' rights through campaigns.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

In charge of hiring, directing, and managing the social media team and social media outlets of Canada's largest Arts and Fashion week pre-show (halted due to COVID-19). Sat on the advisory board for the event. In addition to duties related to social media, Vanessa also aided the CEO with tasks such as data management/input (editing and uploading designer's content to the website), writing and coming up with creative captions for social media, email communication with designers, and general… Show more In charge of hiring, directing, and managing the social media team and social media outlets of Canada's largest Arts and Fashion week pre-show (halted due to COVID-19). Sat on the advisory board for the event. In addition to duties related to social media, Vanessa also aided the CEO with tasks such as data management/input (editing and uploading designer's content to the website), writing and coming up with creative captions for social media, email communication with designers, and general organization related to the event. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Worked as a marketing landscape runway photographer and photography coordinator. Attended executive meetings to take notes for photography director and share news of developments in the photography department, aided the director in hiring over 35 photographers for the event. Organized photographers' schedules for fashion week. Responsible to make sure all sponsors of the event- products and people were photographed. Edited head runway photographer's photographs on-site after each show for fast… Show more Worked as a marketing landscape runway photographer and photography coordinator. Attended executive meetings to take notes for photography director and share news of developments in the photography department, aided the director in hiring over 35 photographers for the event. Organized photographers' schedules for fashion week. Responsible to make sure all sponsors of the event- products and people were photographed. Edited head runway photographer's photographs on-site after each show for fast submission to major publications. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Head runway photographer (one season), in addition to photography coordination.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Showcased a SS2020 couture collection of 13 designs on one of Toronto's most well-known fashion platforms. Sponsored by Toronto Fashion Academy. Produced a fashion film, designed and sewed 13 garments, conducted model fittings and backstage management of the collection during the show.

Toronto, Canada Area

Head runway photographer.

Toronto, Canada Area

"THREAD X THREAD Challenge of Mont Pellier in collaboration with Aveda Canada’s Rise For Water hair show saw 25 Designers, 11 Guest Artists, 25 Hairstylists, more than 75 volunteers all come together on May 29th in Toronto, for one common goal- raise fund for clean water projects in Madagascar.”"THREAD X THREAD Challenge, the creative couture that flooded the catwalk challenged the designers to create pieces made solely of the thread, a 100% recycled plastic bottle"

Toronto, Canada Area

Coordinated and selected models for runway show events and launch party presentations. Aided the event founder with networking events, casting events, launch party, and runway show setup.

Juris Doctor, Law

1. Office of the General Counsel Prize (2022): Awarded to the student attaining the highest GPA in the advanced corporate/commercial law.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health & Disease, Psychology, Hungarian Language & Literature, High Distinction (Cumulative Gpa: 3.75)

Activities and Societies: Summer Research Assistant- Social Perception & Cognition Laboratory (Summer 2016), Hungarian Translator- Mount.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Yearbook Club Leader- Cover Designer, Layout Editor (All 4 years), Art Club, Extended French