Kira is head of AEL Advocacy's animal law division.

 

Kira has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University in Toronto and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law in June 2020. While completing her studies, Kira served as an executive member of uOttawa’s Animal Justice Association and worked as an animal law legal intern at Animal Justice, Breder Law (Vancouver) and Gartner & Associates Animal Law (Toronto). Kira completed her articles and was an associate lawyer  at OLLIP Professional Corporation, handling matters before the Trademarks Opposition Board, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal. Throughout her articling and associate roles, Kira handled pro-bono cases to help those in need gain access to justice. 

 

Outside of her work, Kira plays piano, holds a black-belt in Wado-Kai Karate, and is an active member of the Latin social dance community. While Kira’s diverse prior legal experience includes trademark and copyright law, as well as working as a real estate law clerk for 5 years, her true passion has always been in animal and environmental advocacy. Kira’s wide variety of activities and legal experience provide unique perspectives to any task at hand.

 

Kira lives in Ottawa, Ontario with her rescue cat, Honey.

 

Credentials

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• Law Society of Ontario, 2021

• Juris Doctor, University of Ottawa, 2020 (Cum Laude)

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, York University, 2017 (Summa Cum Laude)

• Indigenous Canada Certificate, University of Alberta, 2021

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Email: kira@aeladvocacy.ca