Syma SHAH
sshah@lexcanada.com
(416) 982-3828
Syma is a Law Clerk at BJCTB since 2005. She has 13 years of experience as a Litigation Law Clerk. She assists counsel on various litigation matters and has assisted with matters before the Canadian Transportation Agency, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and all levels of the Ontario courts. She is well versed in the various Rules of Practice.
Syma is fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Education
Mohawk College (Law Clerk Diploma, 1994).
McMaster University (B.A.)
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
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- Attendances with counsel at examinations for discovery, motions, trials and appeals
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- Proficient in preparing voluminous and complex Affidavit of Documents. Proficient in eDiscovery and effective utilization of tools such as Summation
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- Regularly conducts background research and investigations in preparation for litigation
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- Involved in all aspects of trial preparation, and in particular the preparation of evidence in the form of witness preparation and review and control of complex documents
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- Experienced in preparing complex Bills of Costs, including the costs of a trial and ongoing appeal over the span of three years
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- Experienced in preparing Appeal and Compendium Books and all aspects of filing an appeal
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- Attendances and preparation for proceedings at Small Claims Court, including Settlement Conferences, Enforcement Proceedings, etc.
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- Regularly attends meetings and interviews with clients and witnesses
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- Experienced in obtaining extra-provincial licences for various international air carriers
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
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- Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, Member
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- Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
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- Operations Executive for Masala! Mehndi! Masti! – North America’s largest South Asian three-day festival
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- Member of DIL Canada (Development in Literacy Canada), non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy in remote and neglected areas of Pakistan
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- Member of NETIP Toronto Conference (Network of Indian Professionals) – content committee
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- Member of WAMS YP – Women Against Multiple Sclerosis – Young Professionals