Olivia Villani

President

Olivia is excited and honoured to be serving as your SLS President! Before law school, Olivia earned her Honours Bachelor of Science at Queen’s University. In her 1L and 2L years, Olivia participated in the Merchandise Committee, the Walking Club, and the intramural softball team.
Olivia’s previous roles as a 2L Representative on the SLS and a Student Assistant for LRWA allowed her to meet a variety of Western Law students and hear their concerns.
Olivia is looking forward to welcoming all of the incoming students this year, and her goal is to lead the SLS with transparency and inclusivity. If you see Olivia in the halls, feel free to say hello!

Jessica Johnson

VP Student Affairs

Jessica is excited to be returning as this year’s VP Student Affairs, where she oversees all Class A and Class B organizations at Western Law. Before law school, she completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of Toronto. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys painting, watching Love Island, and exploring London! If you have any questions or concerns about student clubs, or just want to chat, feel free to reach out to Jessica via email – or say hi if you see her in Chambers! :)

Diana McCorquodale

VP Administration

Diana is so excited to return to the SLS as this year’s VP Admin! Before coming to Western Law, she studied biochemistry at McGill University. Outside of class she loves finding new places to eat (if you have any recommendations, please let her know), inner tube water polo, and glow in the dark mini golf. If you have any suggestions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to Diana via email or say hi if you see her in Chambers!

Riley Macnab

VP External Affairs

Riley, a 2L here at Western Law, is so excited to be serving as your Vice President of External Affairs for the 2025/2026 year! He can’t wait to welcome you to the Western Law community and help make your experience as smooth, fun, and memorable as possible!
Before starting at Western Law, Riley earned his Honours Bachelor of Arts in a Specialist program in Public Law and Judicial Studies from McMaster University. He also completed a certification in Leadership and Management for the Not-for-Profit Sector through Mohawk College.
Outside of the SLS office, you can usually find Riley brushing up on his music theory, playing tennis, or tearing up the dance floor at a “Denning”!  Whether you have a question (big or small), need advice, or want to debate whether the Star Wars prequels are better than the originals, he’s always happy to chat!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out by email, say hi in Chambers, or drop by the SLS office! Riley is here for you and genuinely looks forward to getting to know each of you!

Joshua Vito

VP Academic

Josh is excited to be returning to the SLS this year as VP Academics. 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.

Marin Papulkas

VP Finance

Marin is an incoming 2L student excited to be serving as VP Finance for 2025-2026. She is responsible for managing the SLS budget and handling initiatives like the Professional Development Fund. She is a graduate of the Ivey Business School and worked at Nasdaq prior to joining Western Law. Outside the classroom, she’s a huge baseball fan (go Blue Jays!), enjoys playing the electric guitar, and loves baking. If you’re part of a club and need to get reimbursed for a purchase, Marin is your go-to person. Feel free to hit her up for anything!

Rachel Bipatnath

3L Representative

Rachel is one of your 3L Representatives this year! She’s passionate about advocacy and is always looking for ways to make Western Law feel like a place where everyone feels supported and heard. Whether it’s raising student concerns or working on new ideas, she’s committed to making a real difference in the student experience. Outside of school, Rachel is probably rewatching The Office for the 13th time or on a hunt for the best iced chai. If you see her a campus, don’t hesitate to say hi. She is always up for a good conversation, whether it’s about making Western Law better or just to chat.

Nigel Chang

3L Representative

Nigel is an incoming 3L student excited to be serving as a 3L Representative for the 2025-2026 academic year! Last year, he served as VP Finance and as one of the EALSA co-chairs. Nigel graduated from the accounting and finance program at the University of Waterloo. Outside of school, Nigel love playing and watching sports (Go Raptors!), working out, playing the piano, and also enjoys the “occasional” video game with his friends. Feel free to hit him up for anything!

Daniel Svirsky

3L Representative

Daniel is a 3L JD/HBA student returning to the SLS for his third year as a 3L Representative. 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.

Maira Khan

2L Representative

Maira is excited to be joining the SLS as a 2L Representative. She values representation, creating and inclusive environment for everyone, and making the law school experience as fun as it can be! When she’s not studying or at-least trying to… she enjoys going to the theatres and drawing! If you see her around, feel free to say hi, ask questions, or have chat!

Arman Lakhu

2L Representative

Arman is excited to be joining the SLS as a 2L representative for the upcoming academic year. Before law school, he completed an Honours Bachelor of Social Science in Conflict Studies and Human Rights at the University of Ottawa. Though often spotted in Chambers, Arman does occasionally escape campus – usually to check out new restaurants, hang out with friends, or fine-tune one of his many Spotify playlists. If you see Arman around or have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Sydney Meretsky

2L Representative

Sydney is super excited to be joining SLS as 2L rep for the upcoming academic year! She is dedicated to amplifying student voices and contributing meaningfully to a more inclusive and supportive law school environment. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with friends or binge watch Reality TV. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas, feel free to email Sydney, or stop and say hi if you see her in Chambers! :)

Zaki Hasan Ali

VP Technology

Zaki is excited to serve as the VP Technology for the SLS. He is responsible for maintaining the SLS website, assisting with promotional materials, and managing various other digital services provided by the SLS. Zaki is also a software engineering student in the combined JD/BESc program. Outside of school, you’ll usually find Zaki playing sports, watching a good thriller movie, or keeping up with the Arizona Cardinals—optimistic in August, defeated by October.

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