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She also played a key role in organizing the inaugural Braiding Diversity into Justice 2.0 event for undergraduate students, led by the Honourable Justice Catrina Braid at the Kitchener Courthouse, and continues to support the initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Western Law, Cassandra continues her commitment to community engagement through Pro Bono Students Canada. 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