Tania Kengatharan
Tanisa is returning as an articling student after completing her summer term at the Firm’s Toronto office.
Tania recieved her Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She previously completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Toronto in Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity, with minors in Sociology and English.
Throughout her time at Osgoode, Tania has been actively involved in student government as the Equity Officer on Legal & Literary Society and as a member of Student Caucus. Tania has also enjoyed being a peer-mentor to first year students through the Disabled Students Collective and Tamil Law Students Association, where she will be a co-President next year.
In her free time, Tania enjoys planning elaborate events and doing all things creative.
Leran Oirik
Leran is returning as an articling student after completing his summer term at the Firm’s Toronto office.
Leran received his Juris Doctor from Queen’s University. He previously completed his Bachelor of Arts in politics and a Master of Industrial Relations from Queen’s University.
Prior to law school, Leran worked as a Labour Relations Consultant for a municipality where he counselled managers on a variety of matters including collective agreement interpretation, workplace investigations, discipline, accommodation, grievances, and bargaining.
During his time at Queen’s, Leran was an editor for the Canadian Labour and Employment Law Journal, co-president of the Queen’s Labour and Employment Club, moot competitor, academic tutor, teaching assistant, and was on the Dean’s List each year.
In his spare time, Leran enjoys trying new restaurants and hiking with his goldendoodle, Daisy.
Nathan Ryan
Nathan is returning as an articling student after completing his summer term at the Firm’s Toronto office.
Nathan received his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business. Before starting his JD/MBA, Nathan obtained his Master of Public Policy from Simon Fraser University and his Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Toronto Scarborough. Nathan previously worked primarily in student services and government. He was most recently the Acting Assistant Registrar, Records at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, where he managed course enrolment, grade submission, exam invigilation, and awards for nearly 700 JD students.
During his time at Osgoode, Nathan was President of both the Osgoode Business Law Society and the Osgoode Labour and Employment Law Society. He is also an incoming Senior Editor on the Osgoode Hall Law Journal. Aside from competing in numerous moots, Nathan also worked as a Caseworker at the Osgoode Business Clinic and has participated in numerous pro bono initiatives.
In his spare time, Nathan enjoys karaoke, hiking around Downtown Toronto, and spending time with his cat (Lily) and corgi (Nico).
Ralisa Saywack
Ralisa is returning as an articling student after completing her summer term at the Firm’s Toronto office.
Ralisa received her Juris Doctor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University. Prior to law school, Ralisa completed her Masters of Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Public Health from the University of Waterloo. Ralisa has worked in human resources and recruitment in both the public and private sectors.
During her time at law school, Ralisa was actively involved on the executive team of both the Labour and Employment Law Society and the Caribbean Law Students’ Society.
In her spare time, Ralisa enjoys exploring new restaurants in Toronto and attending concerts.
Jenna Beehler
Jenna Beehler is pursuing her Juris Doctor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law. She previously completed both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Philosophy at Toronto Metropolitan University.
During law school, Jenna was a Clinic Manager with the Artists’ Legal Advice Services Legal Clinic and a researcher with the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ “Responding to 2SLGBTQIA+ Hate” Working Group. She also competed in advocacy and academic competitions, including the Baby Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada and the Legal Innovation and Technology Case Competition. In the upcoming school year, Jenna will be a Vice President with the University of Toronto OutLaws.
In her spare time, Jenna enjoys kayaking at the Toronto Islands, indoor gardening, and playing pickleball.
Petar Bratic
Petar is completing his Juris Doctor at Western University’s Faculty of Law. He previously completed his Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration (with Specialization in Human Resources) at the University of Windsor’s Odette School of Business.
Petar has been passionate about working in management-side labour and employment law since before he applied to law school. In business school, he wrote an undergraduate thesis on the exclusive jurisdiction of labour arbitrators. In law school, he competed in two internal labour moots, winning one and being a finalist in the other.
Petar represented Western Law as a French-speaking oralist in the national Laskin Moot. He also furthered his interest in legal research and academic writing by serving as a Managing Editor of the Western Journal of Legal Studies.
In his free time, Petar enjoys refereeing soccer, running, and trying out new gluten-free foods. He and his wife, Maja, enjoy giving back to their local community. Petar currently serves on the Board of Directors of his incorporated parish church.
Gagan Kisana
Gagan Kisana is currently pursuing his Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, Gagan completed his Master of Industrial Relations (MIR), and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a double major in Law & Society, and Philosophy. While completing his MIR, Gagan successfully advocated and won the Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP arbitration moot.
Before beginning his legal studies, Gagan served in the Canadian Armed Forces and went on to work in the public sector as a Workplace Investigator, and Employee/Labour Relations Officer. In these roles, he gained valuable experience on both union and non-union disputes by managing grievances/complaints, conducting investigations, and navigating complex labour relations issues.
At Osgoode, Gagan serves as the External Vice-President of the Osgoode Sikh Students Association. In his spare time, he enjoys riding his Yamaha MT-07 motorcycle and staying active by playing basketball, volleyball, and football.
Amal El Kordi
Amal El Kordi is pursuing her Juris Doctor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She previously completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at McMaster University, with a specialization in Global Citizenship.
Throughout her time at Osgoode, Amal has been an executive member of various student groups such as the International Law Society, Obiter Dicta, and the Fashion Law Society. Amal also recently worked as a Caseworker in the Community Legal Aid Services Program, and participated in pro bono initiatives with Pro Bono Students Canada. She also enjoys being a mentor to first-year students in the Osgoode Mentor Program.
In her spare time, Amal enjoys yoga, hiking, and making floral arrangements.
Andrew Lawrence
Andrew Lawrence is pursuing his Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa. He previously completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Labour Studies at Brock University.
While at law school, Andrew is the Special Projects Manager and a Senior Editor on the executive board of the Ottawa Law Review and has worked as a Student Caseworker at Community Legal Services of Ottawa. As well, he has mentored incoming first year students and has been a moot competitor. Prior to law school, Andrew worked in human resources in the private sector and for a non-profit organization.
In his spare time, he enjoys working on puzzles, spending time outdoors, and cheering on his favourite Toronto sports teams.
Dana Petro
Dana Petro is entering her final year of studies at Osgoode Hall Law School. Prior to law school, she studied Political Science at York University and Paralegal Education at Humber Polytechnic. Dana completed the International Business Law program at Queen’s University Faculty of Law.
Dana is a licensed paralegal and has worked at large and boutique firms representing employers, employees, and unions. She is the incoming Vice President of the Osgoode Mature Students Association and an executive member of the Osgoode Labour & Employment Law Society. In law school, Dana worked as a Caseworker at the Osgoode Business Clinic and was the Osgoode runner-up in the Hicks Morley Labour Moot.
In her spare time, Dana enjoys spending time outdoors, practicing yoga, and taking weekend road trips.
