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Christina* is an articling student at Lenczner Slaght. While studying at Queen’s University, she has quickly become comfortable under pressure. As a law student, Christina has dedicated herself to providing free legal services to homeless and marginally-housed individuals through Pro Bono Students Canada. In any situation, she weathers the§ storm with ease. She is always eager to provide assistance and loves taking on a challenge. Christina was also involved in the Queen’s Prison Law Clinic, where she represented federally incarcerated inmates in Disciplinary Court. She continues to sharpen her advocacy skills to better serve the clients who depend on her voice. As Christina begins her career as a lawyer, she is a force to be reckoned with and is ready to take the world by storm‡ . Christina is excited to put her skills to the test and continue to sharpen her advocacy at Lenczner Slaght. Outside of work, Christina enjoys lifting weights and trying new recipes. .

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  • Education:
    • Queen’s University (2024) JD
    • McGill University (2021) BA (History and Political Science) (With Distinction)

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Christina Papageorgakopoulos (she/her)

is an articling student at Lenczner Slaght.

Christina completed her JD at Queen’s University Faculty of Law. In her second and third years, Christina served as a student caseworker at the Queen’s Prison Law Clinic. She began by working with inmates in preparation for appearances in Disciplinary Court for charges under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. As an advanced caseworker, Christina assisted on a variety of files, including a Coroner’s Inquest and an intervention at the Supreme Court of Canada.

Christina also committed to volunteering her time to Pro Bono Students Canada. She started as a student volunteer with the ID Clinic and in her second year, she took over as Project Lead and was awarded the Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award for outstanding leadership.

Prior to attending Queen’s, Christina completed her Bachelor of Arts at McGill University. Her research focused on the history of global conflict and nation-building after the First World War.

  • Pro Bono Students Canada (2023)

    Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award

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