Sasha Kassam (Law Student)

Professional Background

Sasha obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Windsor in 2023. Prior to attending law school, she completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta. Sasha previously worked at the Calgary Hearing Office as a Judicial Clerk, where she helped conduct bail hearings for offenders in custody. In this role, she was able to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances and efficacies of oral advocacy. More recently, Sasha summered with Deloitte, where she assisted with the administration of a wide-scale class action settlement agreement.

During law school, Sasha volunteered with Community Legal Aid (CLA) to provide legal services to low-income individuals of Windsor-Essex County. In this role, Sasha handled files at all levels, including intake, case strategy, negotiation, and appearances before the Ontario Court of Justice. She dealt primarily with landlord and tenant disputes, provincial offences, and summary conviction criminal matters.

Sasha embraces our core value of Empathy. She understands that clients come from all walks of life, and in order to achieve desired legal outcomes, it is important to empathize with clients to encourage complete and honest communication.