Lina is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. She discovered her skill for oral and written advocacy early in law school, competing extensively in moots and solving diverse litigation matters for clients across multiple clinics. In her first year, she was a finalist and distinguished oralist in the Lerners Cup, as well as a semi-finalist and distinguished oralist in the Baby Jessup Moot. She was also selected to compete on the Baby Gale (Cassels Cup Moot) and more recently placed second at the Wilson Moot. Lina is a member of the Osgoode Mooting Society, where she helps coach the Baby Gale team, mentoring first-year students in developing their advocacy skills.

In her first year, Lina served as a junior caseworker and language interpreter for Osgoode’s Community & Legal Aid Services Program in the immigration division. Lina also served as a student caseworker at the Investor Protection Clinic, where she assisted vulnerable investors with securities litigation matters.

Prior to law school, Lina earned her Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario. She played varsity ringette and worked in consulting, experiences that honed her teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills – qualities that continue to shape her approach to legal work.