Assistant Deans

Sara Faherty

Sara Faherty, Assistant Dean, Office of the Associate Dean

sara.faherty@utoronto.ca
416-946-7446
Room: Flavelle 339

Sara handles curricular and academic matters. She oversees the Records Office, combined degree and certificate programs, the mooting program, academic appeals, externships, and the journals.

Sara's bio

 

Ada Maxwell-Alleyne

Ada Maxwell-Alleyne, Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

ada.maxwellalleyne@utoronto.ca
416-946-5726
Room: Flavelle 338

Ada works collaboratively with the academic, administrative and student community in the implementation of a strategic plan for the law school’s commitments to EDI. Ada oversees a range of programs, initiatives and supports that aim to advance EDI within the learning and working environments at the Faculty of Law. She is the key point of contact and expert resource for staff, faculty and students on issues related to equity, access and anti-racism.

Ada's bio

 

Brittany Twiss

Brittany Twiss, Assistant Dean, JD Program

brittany.twiss@utoronto.ca
416-978-5793
Room: Flavelle 343

Brittany oversees Admissions, Financial Aid, the Career Development Office, academic support programs, health and wellness activities, student accommodations, the Indigenous Initiatives Office, and most non-credit student activities such as O-Week, student clubs and the SLS. Brittany also oversees the law school’s in-house programs and clinics: Downtown Legal Services (DLS), Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS), the Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, the International Human Rights Program (IHRP),  the Investor Protection Clinic (IPC), Future of Law Lab, and Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC).

Brittany's bio

Registrar

Linda Nauman

Linda Nauman, Registrar

linda.nauman@utoronto.ca
416-978-6877
Room: Jackman P304

Linda manages the JD Admissions, Financial Aid, and Records offices. She works closely with the team to support students with the completion of their degrees from entry into the JD program to graduation. Linda is available to meet with current JD students regarding any issues or questions they have. She is an experienced student advisor and very knowledgeable about resources and programs at the law school and U of T that support students.

Linda's Bio

Student Mental Health and Wellness

Chantelle Brown-Kent

Chantelle Brown-Kent, Student Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager

chantelleb.kent@utoronto.ca
416-978-1223
Room: Jackman P323

Chantelle is responsible for developing and implementing the law school's mental health strategy. She creates and facilitates learning activities and workshops and provides case management assistance to students regarding mental health and wellness experiences. Chantelle also helps navigate and connect to resources within the law school, across the University and in the wider community.   She is available to students Mon - Thu.

Chantelle's bio

 

JD students at the Faculty of Law can easily access support services for their well-being and academic needs.

We offer confidential psychotherapy and counseling through our dedicated Mental Health Counselor from U of T Health & Wellness, covering various areas such as adjustment, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family matters, body image, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Our onsite Counselor is part of U of T's Health & Wellness counseling team.

Additionally, JD students can schedule appointments with our dedicated Accessibility Advisor from U of T Accessibility Services. The Advisor ensures privacy and confidentiality while assisting our registered students impacted by physical and/or mental health concerns who require accommodations to achieve their academic goals.

One-on-one appointments with our onsite Mental Health Counselor or Accessibility Advisor need to be made through their respective central U of T Student Life departments.

 

Student Life

Sara-Marni Hubbard 

Sara-Marni Hubbard, Director, Student Programs

sara.hubbard@utoronto.ca
416-978-4908
Room: Flavelle 328B

Sara-Marni is responsible for supporting the planning, developing, and delivery of a range of student life programming for law students, including health and wellness initiatives, indigenous initiatives, mentorship, international experiences, orientation, and more. 

Sara-Marni's bio 

 

Sako

Sako Khederlarian, Student Programs Manager

sako.khederlarian@utoronto.ca
Room: Flavelle 328A

Sako is your go-to office for all things co-curricular and extra-curricular at the law school. He advises student clubs and government, co-chairs the health and wellness advisory, and organizes student events such as orientation and See Yourself Here. Sako manages the student exchange program, the Academic Success Program and supports the Alumni Mentorship Program and Peer Mentorship Program.

Sako's bio

 

Julie Ann Shepard

Julie Ann Shepard, Manager, Indigenous Initiatives

julie.shepard@utoronto.ca
416-978-2583
Room:  Jackman P327

Julie Ann provides support to Indigenous law students, including counselling on career, academic, financial aid, and personal matters. Julie Ann also develops cultural programming, experiential and co-curricular activities for any students interested in Indigenous history, community and Aboriginal law.

Julie Ann's bio

 

Janice Asiimwe

Janice Asiimwe, Manager, Black Future Lawyers Program

janice.asiimwe@utoronto.ca
416-978-3478
Room:  Jackman P314

Janice oversees the day-to-day operation of BFL and its various activities, including developing and implementing mentorship opportunities, workshops, events, and the annual conference. Black Future Lawyers (BFL) was founded as collaboration between U of T Law, our Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA), members of our Black alumni community, and the broader legal profession. Funded by U of T's Provost's office, law firm donors, and U of T Law, BFL offers supports and engagement opportunities to Black undergraduate students who aspire to go to law school and become lawyers.  

Janice's bio

 

Career Development Office

Theresa Chan

Theresa Chan, Director

ts.chan@utoronto.ca
416-946-3033
Room: Jackman P302

Theresa is responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing the delivery of career development programs for Faculty of Law students.  In addition to counseling law students and graduates on career development strategies, she also fosters and develops effective relationships with private and public employers, both domestic and international, with a view to expanding career opportunities for the Faculty. 

During the school year, Theresa is available to meet students in person, online or by phone. 

Theresa's bio

 

Julia Decker

Julia Decker, Employer Relations & Programming Coordinator

julia.decker@utoronto.ca
416-978-2756
Room: Jackman P310

Julia coordinates the logistical operations of the Career Development Office, including student recruitment programming, career fairs, and on-campus interviews. As well, Julia develops and maintains the CDO's relationships with domestic and international employers, while helping to generate new career opportunities for students.

Julia's bio

 

Aglaia Lowo

Aglaia Lowo, Career Development Counselor

a.lowo@mail.utoronto.ca
416-978-1353
Room: Jackman P325

Aglaia is responsible for counselling law students and graduates on career development strategies, including review of job application materials, preparation for interviews, and networking. Aglaia also assists with the Career Development Office’s online resources and guides for students, as well as workshops and events about summer recruitment, articling, clerkships, legal practice areas, and career paths beyond traditional legal practice.

Aglaia's bio

 

 Lindsay McKay

 

Lindsay McKay, Career Development Counselor

lindsay.mckay@utoronto.ca
416-978-2708
Room: Jackman P325

Lindsay is responsible for counselling law students and graduates on career development strategies, including review of job application materials, preparation for interviews, and networking. Lindsay also assists with the Career Development Office’s online resources and guides for students, as well as workshops and events about summer recruitment, articling, clerkships, legal practice areas, and career paths beyond traditional legal practice.

Lindsay's bio

 

Admissions and Financial Aid

Irene Aiello

Irene Aiello, Manager, Financial Aid Program

irene.aiello@utoronto.ca
416-978-5842
Room: Jackman P306

Irene provides personal counselling to current and prospective JD students on all aspects of financial aid from their first year to post-graduation. She manages the JD Financial Aid Program and the Post-Graduation Debt Repayment Assistance Program, including the administration of scholarships and awards, bursaries, professional student loan programs and emergency loans.

 Irene's bio

 

Jerome Poon-Ting

Jerome Poon-Ting, Senior Recruitment, Admissions & Diversity Outreach Officer

Jerome.poon.ting@utoronto.ca
416-978-6630
Room: Jackman P308

Jerome conducts outreach and communication to prospective students and applicants, while overseeing the day-to-day operation of the admission process. Current JD students seek to volunteer with Jerome as Student Ambassadors, tour guides, and special event crew, to share their insights on being law students at UofT and living in Toronto.

Jerome's bio

 

Erica Varga

Erica Varga, Acting Admissions and Financial Aid Coordinator

For financial aid inquires: financialaid.law@utoronto.ca
For admissions inquiries: admissions.law@utoronto.ca
416-978-0214
Room: Jackman P316

Erica assists and advises students with their financial aid, including law school, government and external funding. She also provides advice to those seeking admission to U of T’s JD program through consultations and information sessions.

Erica’s bio

 

Caitlyn Seale

Caitlyn Seale, Acting Student Services Administrator

caitlyn.seale@utoronto.ca
416-978-7875
Student Services Hub, 3rd floor Jackman

Caitlyn manages front-line inquiries at the Student Services Hub and is the first point of contact for most student inquiries. She provides assistance to the Admissions and Financial Aid teams and supports student life events like JD orientation.

Caitlyn's Bio

 

Records Office

Emily Jane Watson

Emily-Jane Watson, Assistant Registrar, Records

records.law@utoronto.ca

416-978-0212
Room: Jackman P310

Students can drop by or contact Emily-Jane and the Records Office with any questions relating to course enrollment, assignment submissions, exams, grades, eLegal, ACORN/ROSI, Faculty of Law prizes & awards, JD combined programs, and to check on their degree progress. If we can’t help you then we can definitely connect you with someone who can!

Emily-Jane's bio

 

Vannessa Sears, Assistant Registrar, Records

records.law@utoronto.ca

416-978-0212
Room: Jackman P310

Students can drop by or contact Vannessa and the Records Office with any questions relating to course enrollment, assignment submissions, exams, grades, eLegal, ACORN/ROSI, Faculty of Law prizes & awards, JD combined programs, and to check on their degree progress. If we can’t help you then we can definitely connect you with someone who can!

For graduate students, please see the Meet Your Graduate Program Team page.