Students-at-Law
Serena Bevilacqua
J.D. Candidate 2026
Serena is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to law school, she studied Psychology and Sociology at the University of Manitoba. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for individuals within our local community, ensuring their success. Serena is looking forward to assisting L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic clients on their path towards their entrepreneurial goals.
Connor Giesbrecht
J.D. Candidate 2025
Connor is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. His academic performance has earned him a Pitblado Scholarship and the MLT Aikins Honourable Marshall Rothstein Prize for highest standing in Constitutional Law. In his free time, Connor enjoys jogging, watching hockey, and listening to country music. Connor is looking forward to assisting L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic clients as they pursue their goals.
Lisa Haydey
J.D. Candidate 2025
Lisa Haydey is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. She is passionate about supporting and advocating for entrepreneurs and our local business community. Her approach is informed by her love of research, problem solving, and her prior educational experience, including a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Psychology and a Masters in Physiotherapy.
Moira Kennedy
J.D. Candidate 2025
Moira is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba, where she has been recognized for her excellence as a top negotiator in second year law and the winner of the Art Braid Business Case Competition. Prior to law school, Moira pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies. Her passion for helping businesses and entrepreneurs comes from working in her grandparents small business as a young adult. Moira worked in a leadership role with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries and also served on their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She is currently the chair of the board of directors at the North Point Douglas Women’s Centre and enjoys assisting non-profits with their governance needs.
Kassandra Taverner
J.D. Candidate 2025
Kassandra is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba, with a Bachelor of Science in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology. Kassandra is also an artist and has developed a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to problem-solving. WIth her scientific background, Kassandra is skilled at analyzing data and synthesizing information. She is excited to use her unique perspective and skill set to help the Business Law Clinic's clients succeed.
Ken Vong
J.D. Candidate 2026
Ken is a second-year law student at the University of Manitoba. Prior to attending Robson Hall, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) at the Asper School of Business. Ken has a passion for advocacy and strives to provide business owners and entrepreneurs with the necessary assistance to navigate their individual needs.
Kaeten Wadwa
J.D. Candidate 2025
Kaeten is a third-year law student at the University of Manitoba. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (Advanced) in Psychology and has served as a committed volunteer throughout his life. Driven by his passion for business law and desire to give back to Manitobans, Kaeten is excited to provide legal assistance to businesses and artists in need.
Alumni
J.D. Candidates 2025
- Emily Palmer
J.D. Candidates 2024
- Julian Brown
- Abhinav Dhingra
- Mario Elbardisy
- Kaylee Furber
- Scott Groot
- Reid Hunter
- Robert Johnstone
- Chian Kong Jok
- Cole Milberg
- Thomas Mooney
- David Nemy
- Justin Papoff
- Rebecca Penner
- Stephan Possin
- Jamie Robertson
- Ashley Slagerman
- Austin Sutherland
- Kerith Tung
- Syed Ullah
- Devan Vercaigne
- Kyle Wilfer
- Booker Zhang
J.D. Candidates 2023
- Ashley Bains
- Julia Beal
- Sipy Brar
- Dion Cheung
- Chris Dyck
- Isanne Goldberg
- Samantha Harvey
- Jonathan Hinman
- Elise Janzen
- Connor Jonsson
- Jenna Symons
- Johanna Thiessen
J.D. Candidates 2022
- Taylor Antonchuck
- Alexander Barnes
- Jessica Bevilacqua
- Shira Brand
- Alexandra Broggy
- Sebastian Burachynsky
- Tina Daschuk
- Jayelle Friesen
- Janelle Gobin
- Ryan Johnson
- Jill Klassen
- Jordan Lang
- Gavin LeBeau
- Alan Lempert
- Emily Lisi
- Brooke Mowatt
- Jack Powles
- Leah Suderman
- Reuben Van Gaalen
J.D. Candidates 2021
- Franco Aiello
- Alexis Bailey
- Tyson Bannatyne
- Jennifer Bisch
- Sukh Brar
- Reid Buchanan
- Steven Dressler
- Justin Gertenstein
- Lidet Getachew
- Ty Koshowski
- Suraj Lakhi
- Adele Lee
- Meghan Leung
- Justin MacKay
- Josh Micflikier
- Joel Olfert
- Owen Park
- Alexandra Philippot
- Evan Podaima
- Owen Sasek
- David Slonosky
- Jilian Stefanson
- Carter Suski
- Erin Tramley
All law students working at the Business Law Clinic are members of The Law Society of Manitoba as students-at-law and work under the supervision of an experienced lawyer.
All law students at the Faculty of Law are members of the Manitoba Law Students Association, the Manitoba Bar Association and The Canadian Bar Association.
All students participating in the Business Law Clinic are also supported business law mentors from the legal profession, and well as by faculty, staff and have access to practice tools and resources of E. K. Williams Law Library, including LexisNexis Quicklaw, Practice Advisor, Westlaw, various other online tools and extensive resources of UM Libraries, and complimentary online access, through the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Mondaq Library, to Mondaq Knowledge Centres and Mondaq Comparative Guides.
Law students in the Clinic use the world’s leading cloud-based legal practice management software to manage files from start to finish courtesy of Clio’s Academic Access Program which helps students learn the practice of law using advanced legal technology to be efficient and effective as well as work remotely from anywhere.
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