Our Team
Director
Philip King
Philip King is a corporate and commercial lawyer in London, Ontario. Philip also teaches Business Law at the Faculty of Law at Western University, the Ivey Business School, and the DAN Program in Management and Organizational Studies. As a student at Western University, Philip was awarded the gold medal in the combined Law and M.B.A. program. After working at a major Toronto corporate law firm, Philip returned to London to teach and practice business law. Philip has worked with some of Canada’s finest lawyers and businesspeople and has helped clients successfully complete dozens of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, private placements and public offerings. Philip has also sat on, and chaired, the boards of multiple business corporations and charitable organizations.
Student Directors
Sawaiz Ashraf
Sawaiz is entering his second year of the HBA/JD Dual Degree Program at Western Law and Ivey Business School. He has prior experience in corporate strategy and the non-profit sector. In his first year, he served as a Caseworker at the Western Business Law Clinic (WBLC) and also participated in the Torys LLP Negotiation Competition. He has placed as a finalist in the Ivey x Quinn+Partners Case Competition and the Western Policy Pitch Competition, while having participated in the Western President's Challenge as well. In his spare time, Sawaiz enjoys reading, cooking new foods, and watching basketball.
Grace Deol
Case Managers
Subeg Gahunia
Subeg is entering his second year at Western Law, having completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Specialist in Management and a Minor in Economics at the University of Toronto, where he graduated with High Distinction. During his first year, he volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, assisting with client intake for matters related to Ontario Disability support, and serves as a Student Ambassador for Western Law. Subeg placed second in the Torys LLP Negotiation Competition, which earned him a spot competing at the National Negotiation Competition in Montreal. In his spare time, he enjoys watching television and film, particularly in the crime and thriller genre.
Lara Ramos
Lara is entering her second year of the HBA/JD Dual Degree Program at Western Law and Ivey Business School. She has prior experience in the financial services and consumer goods sectors and served as a Caseworker at Western’s Community Legal Services Clinic during her first year. She was also actively involved as a 1L Representative for the Entertainment & Sports Law Association, Coordinator for the Criminal Law Student Association, Careers Director for the Ivey HBA Association, and Project Volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada. In her spare time, Lara enjoys creative writing, experimenting with new recipes, and visiting museums.
Maryam Barakat
Maryam is entering her second year of the HBA/JD Dual Degree Program at Western Law and Ivey Business School. Prior to law school, Maryam co-founded Space and Story, a 3D printing business specializing in customizable layered art and décor inspired by Moroccan and geometric designs. She also served as the Institution Support Lead for Charity Week Canada, where she helped Western University clubs raise over $31,000 through coordinated fundraising campaigns. During her first year at Western Law, Maryam participated in the Torys LLP Negotiation Competition. In her free time, she enjoys reading, swimming, and playing volleyball.
Alexandra Desormeaux
Alexandra is entering her second year at Western Law. Prior to law school, she completed a B.A. (Honours) in legal studies specializing in international law and human rights at Carleton University. She worked at the National Defence for several years and later as a legal assistant in corporate litigation. In her first year of law school, she co-founded a ski and snowboarding club, became associate editor for the Canada-Us Law Journal, and held executive positions in numerous other clubs. She also participated in the BLG Client Consultation Moot and the Sports and Entertainment Negotiation Competition. Outside of law school, she enjoys camping, snowboarding, and reading fantasy novels.
Mentors
Our mentor lawyers dedicate pro bono hours to assist students in the analysis of legal issues and direct student research activities. We would like to thank the following firms for their generous assistance:
Please contact us if you would like to become a mentor.
