Overview
Matthew completed his J.D at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. In his first year of law school, Matthew joined the school’s community legal clinic as a Student Caseworker in the Housing division, working there before joining the firm for his 2L summer.
Prior to attending law school, Matthew worked as a Property Manager for a large residential landholding company. In this position he managed a portfolio of mid to high-rise apartment buildings; supervising building staff and overseeing capital expenditure projects.
He obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honours from Queen’s University, where he majored in Classics. During his fourth year, he served as Co-President of the Queen’s Pre-Law Society, and throughout his time as a Queen’s student he was actively involved in a group-mentorship organization called Friday Friends.
In his spare time, Matthew enjoys running, kitesurfing, and watching his favourite British soccer team: Tottenham.
Education
- University of Toronto, J.D., 2022
- B.A. (Hons), Queen’s University, 2018
Community involvement
- Downtown Legal Services, Phone Intake Volunteer
- University of Toronto, Upper Year Mentor
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