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Donya* is a summer student at Lenczner Slaght. At Osgoode Hall Law School, she developed a strong interest in both written and oral litigation, which she continues to pursue through consistent involvement and success in high-level advocacy initiatives. Donya turns pressure into§ power; she sees it as an opportunity to engage deeply, think critically, and advocate effectively. Whether at Osgoode’s Community & Legal Aid Services Program Clinic, where she advocated for non-status Canadian residents in complex legal matters, or at the Adam A. Fanaki Moot, where she tackled novel competition law issues on behalf of several private enterprises, Donya brings an in-depth, thoughtful approach that helps shift the balance of power‡ in her clients’ favour. She is excited to continue applying and further enhancing her advocacy skills. .

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  • Education:
    • Osgoode Hall Law School (In Progress) JD
    • Western University (2023) BA (Honours Specialization – Politics, Philosophy and Economics: Economics Concentration)

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Donya Tamehi (she/her)

is a summer student at Lenczner Slaght.

Donya is completing her JD at Osgoode Hall Law School. She discovered her strong interest in advocacy through Osgoode Hall Law School’s mooting program. A finalist at her first moot, the Lerners Cup, she went on to earn top distinctions, including placing first overall as a Distinguished Oralist at the Baby Jessup Moot and as a Top Oralist at the Frozen Open Osgoode Moot. The latter performance earned her a place representing Osgoode at the Cassels Brock “Baby Gale” Cup. Most recently, she was recognized as the runner-up Appellant Top Oralist at the Adam A. Fanaki Competition Law Moot.

At law school, Donya further strengthened her research and written advocacy skills through clinical placements. As an Immigration Division Leader with Osgoode’s Community & Legal Aid Services Program, she advocated on behalf of non-status residents while navigating complex legal challenges. She further refined her legal writing as a contributor to TheCourt.ca, Osgoode’s legal commentary blog, where she now serves as a Co-Managing Editor.

Before law school, Donya completed an Honours Specialization in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at Western University, with a concentration in economics.

  • Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Summer Student Class of 2025

    Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome eight talented law students for a summer of growth, learning, and collaboration as they help us solve our clients’ most complex legal problems.

    May 12, 2025

  • Borden Ladner Gervais Professional Excellence Award (2024)

    Osgoode Hall Law School Faculty of Law

  • Dr. W. Glenn Campbell and Dr. Mark K. Inman Award in Economics (2022)

    Western University, Faculty of Economics

  • McMillan LLP Award (2024)

    Osgoode Hall Law School Faculty of Law

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