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Sabrina Waraich

Brampton

Summary

Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Adept in various areas of law, and willing to continue learning other areas of law. Experience in boutique, full service law firm demonstrates my ability to easily learn other areas of law and thrive in the field as I continue to grow.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Lawyer

Howard C. Cohen & Associates
06.2019 - Current


  • Assisted partners in high-profile cases, contributing valuable insights that led to successful outcomes.
  • Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Counseled clients on potential outcomes in both criminal and civil matters.
  • Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel in civil and criminal matters.
  • Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
  • Appeared in court for criminal and civil matters.
  • Conducted examinations for discovery in civil and family matters.

Student at Law

Howard C. Cohen & Associates
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Appeared in court for criminal cases, including conducting Crown Pre Trials and Judicial Pre-Trials.
  • Assisted in preparing for trial on a high-profile fraud case, including trial preparation, jury selection and drafting pleadings for various motions before trial.
  • Drafted pleadings, including Claim's Applications, Defences, Affidavits and Factums.
  • Prepared and assisted on Preliminary Hearings in multiple other large fraud cases.

Law Student

Howard C. Cohen & Associates
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted in drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, contributing to successful case outcomes.
  • Gained exposure in criminal and civil defence cases, specifically how both areas of law intersect with certain matters
  • Conducted extensive fact investigation for various cases, gathering crucial evidence to support clients'' positions.
  • Enhanced legal research skills by utilizing various databases and resources to prepare case briefs.
  • Increased proficiency in legal writing by composing well-structured appellate briefs and persuasive oral arguments.

Education

L.L.B. - Law

University of Southampton
Southampton, UK
06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Honours - Law Major

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
04.2015

Skills

  • Legal Analysis
  • Legal writing
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Law
  • Litigation Experience
  • Tort Law
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Employment law
  • Insurance law

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Lawyer

Howard C. Cohen & Associates
06.2019 - Current

Student at Law

Howard C. Cohen & Associates
07.2018 - 06.2019

Law Student

Howard C. Cohen & Associates
08.2017 - 07.2018

L.L.B. - Law

University of Southampton

Bachelor of Arts - Honours - Law Major

Carleton University

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