Yara is thrilled to be serving you as your SLS President! She is all about representation, honesty, and empathy, and hopes to facilitate inclusion in the law school. She loves meeting new people and listening to others’ diverse experiences. After serving as 1L Representative and VP External Affairs, she is looking forward to taking her leadership to another level. You can be assured that Yara is not just your president, but your friend. Consider her your first point of contact when you’re looking to de-stress, laugh, or find local places to eat.

Tega is your friendly VP of Student Affairs and a 3L JD student at Western Law. Before diving headfirst into the world of law, Tega earned her MBA at Ivey Business School and a degree in Communications and Business Administration from the University of Ottawa. She’s had a blast along the way, from launching two businesses during her entrepreneurial era to working at two of the big five banks in various roles and then at a tech startup. Now, she gets to co-lead BLSA and In Vino Veritas (wine club). When she’s not buried in research work or planning awesome events, you can find Tega enjoying movies, binging on anime, cooking up a storm, or hosting friends for a good time. She’s always up for a chat about the latest sci-fi flick or what on earth is happening to the stock market, so don’t hesitate to say hi in the halls or shoot her a message! Here’s to an unforgettable year!

Linda is excited to return to the SLS, this time as VP Administration! She is responsible for the SLS Daily, which is the student newsletter that keeps the Western Law community informed on important announcements, opportunities, and events. She is also responsible for running @westernsls on Instagram. Outside of school, you can find Linda at a board game cafe or curled up with a good book (somehow law school has not made her sick of reading yet). If you bump into Linda, feel free to say hello!

Hala is a 2L student and is excited to be serving the Western Law student body for the 2024-2025 academic year! As Hala has moved schools often during her primary and secondary education, she understands the importance of representation on campuses. She hopes to continue emphasizing diversity and inclusion not only within the SLS but Western Law more generally. Hala is looking forward to meeting all incoming 1Ls and hearing about their unique experiences that brought them to our campus. Please do not hesitate to stop her in the halls to say hello or to answer any questions you may have!

Daniel is a 2L JD/HBA student returning to the SLS for his second year as your VP Academics. In this role, Daniel represents students’ academic concerns to the faculty and administration, ensuring that their voices are heard. Outside of school, Daniel enjoys gaming, watching basketball, attending rap concerts, and traveling. He is always available to chat about all things academics or extracurriculars, whether it is courses, mooting, clinics, or clubs.

Nigel is an incoming 2L student excited to be serving as VP Finance for 2024-2025, managing the SLS budget and handling initiatives like the Professional Development Fund. He graduated from the accounting and finance program at the University of Waterloo and was a caseworker at the Western Business Law Clinic for the summer. Outside of school, Nigel love playing and watching sports (Go Raptors!), playing the piano, and also enjoys the “occasional” video game with his friends. Feel free to hit him up for anything!

Nella is excited to join the SLS as a 3L rep this year. Prior to law school, she studied Forensic Chemistry at the University of Toronto. As a London local Nella knows the best spots to grab a bite to eat and drink coffee while studying off campus. In her free time, she enjoys going to yoga and concerts. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or stop Nella in the halls if you see her!

Jessica is excited to be joining the SLS this year as a 2L representative. Before coming to Western Law,  she attended the University of Toronto where she double majored in Political Science and Philosophy. This year Jessica will also be serving as one of the Dispute Resolution Clinic Coordinators, Merchandise Chair, and Law Library Chair. Outside of law school she loves to paint, watch Desperate Housewives, and explore London! If you have any suggestions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jessica via email or say hi if you see her in Chambers!

Josh is excited to be joining the SLS this year as a 2L representative. Before coming to Western Law he attended the University of Guelph studying Government, Economics and Management. When he isn’t cramming for an exam, you can usually find him in Chambers complaining about the weather or traffic whichever one is worse that day. He is looking forward to working with the SLS team to make the law school a better place for all students. If you have any concerns or suggestions send him an email or come say hello in Chambers.

Brayden is excited to serve as VP Technology for a second year. He is responsible for maintaining the SLS website, assisting with promotional materials, and managing various other digital services provided by the SLS. Brayden is also involved with the Western Intellectual Property Legal Clinic and competed in the 2023/2024 Harold G. Fox IP Moot. Outside of school, you can find Brayden struggling on the golf course or looking for people to play pool with in the student lounge.