Maya Kawale

Optometric Assistant

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Timeline
About me
J.D. Candidate at Queen's University Faculty of Law
Education
- Queen's Law
  2022 - 2025
  Juris Doctor
  - Vice President Professional for the Society of Graduate and Professional Students - Queen’s Business Law Clinic- Research Assistant for Professor Mary-Jo Maur- Law Students’ Society Elections Committee Member - Orientation Leader for Queen’s Law- Student Placement with Pro Bono Students Canada and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind- 1L Representative for Women's Legal Education and Action Fund - Choreographer for Queen’s Law Cancer Society’s Cabaret for… Show more - Vice President Professional for the Society of Graduate and Professional Students - Queen’s Business Law Clinic- Research Assistant for Professor Mary-Jo Maur- Law Students’ Society Elections Committee Member - Orientation Leader for Queen’s Law- Student Placement with Pro Bono Students Canada and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind- 1L Representative for Women's Legal Education and Action Fund - Choreographer for Queen’s Law Cancer Society’s Cabaret for a Cure Show less
- Western University
  2018 - 2022
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Specialization in Sociology
  - Residence Orientation Leader - Orientation Leader for Off Campus Students - Black Future Lawyers Western - Health and Wellness Committee- Peer Note Taker- LUG Softball Intramurals- Floor Representative- Fire Warden - Flag Football Team- Bhangra Team- Hip Hop WesternWestern Scholarship of Distinction Dean’s List 2020-2022
- Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute
  2014 - 2018
  Ontario Secondary School Diploma
  - Liaison Officer on Student Council- Equity Committee- Wellness Committee- Youth Volunteerism Club- Buddies Program- Founder and President of Creative Women in Business Association - Founder and President of Zumba Club- Class Representative for Four YearsEnglish Award for the highest mark in the graduating class of 2018Ontario Scholar CertificateCore French CertificateGraduated Summa Cum Laude
Experience
- Toronto Eye Care Optometric Clinic
  May 2019 - Aug 2019
  Optometric Assistant
  Toronto Eye Care Optometry Clinic specializes in comprehensive eye care and optical services achieved by advanced hi-tech diagnostics with a focus on preventative and proactive approaches to eye care.
- Haüskey
  May 2020 - Aug 2020
  Marketing Intern
  Haüskey is a digitally based real estate company efficiently allowing buyers to reduce costs with cash back on their pre-construction property.
- Peerage Capital
  May 2022 - Aug 2022
  Intern
  Peerage Capital is a private investment firm which is focused on real estate services and investments, wealth advisory, and asset management.
- Pro Bono Students Canada | Étudiant(e)s pro bono du Canada
  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
  Student Placement
  Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC) aids individuals and communities facing barriers to justice through providing them with free legal support. In partnership with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, PBSC advocated for individuals who had experienced difficulty with blindness or low vision pertaining to obtaining and insuring a vehicle.
- Queen's University
  Mar 2023 - now
  Vice President Professional, Society of Graduate and Professional Students
  The Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS) represents and advocates for students on all levels of the University administration for the well-being and success of these individuals.
- LaBarge Weinstein LLP
  May 2023 - Aug 2023
  Summer Law Student
  LaBarge Weinstein LLP is a corporate law firm which specializes in mergers & acquisitions, corporate & financing, securities, tax, and technology & intellectual property.
- Queen's Business Law Clinic
  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024
  Student Caseworker
  The Queen's Business Law Clinic explores business and intellectual property law with student caseworkers providing legal assistance and advocating for start-up businesses, small businesses, not-for-profits, and charitable organizations in the local community.
- Law Society of Ontario
  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
  Research Assistant, Professor Mary-Jo Maur
  The 18th Family Law Summit examines various subjects crucial to family law practitioners and their clientele, offering essential insights, and management strategies to navigate the complexities of this field effectively.
- CACTUS LAW
  Apr 2024 - Aug 2024
  Summer Law Student
  Cactus Law is a corporate law firm that specializes in real estate, wills & estates, corporate matters, and civil litigation.
Licenses & Certifications
- Respect in the Workplace
  Society of Graduate and Professional Students
- Queen’s Cybersecurity Annual Training
  Queen's University
- CALL IT OUT: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights
  Queen's Law
- Patents & Trademarks: Learn the Patent and Trademark Process
  Udemy
- The Founders Journey An Entrepreneurial Process
  Ivey Business School at Western University
  May 2022
- Smart Service Certification
  Smart Serve Ontario
- Gender-based Violence Prevention Certificate
  Western University
- Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
  Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario
- Corporate and Business Law
  Udemy
- Diploma Course in Labour Laws and Statutory Compliances
  Udemy
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  Course Prize in Racism and Canadian Legal Culture - Dec 2024 Awarded to the student with the highest academic standing in Racism and Canadian Legal Culture.
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  Dean’s List Western University May 2022 Awarded to students with an academic average of 80% or higher.
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  Dean’s List Western University May 2021 Awarded to students with an academic average of 80% or higher.
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  Western Scholarship of Distinction Western University Sep 2018 Awarded to incoming students with outstanding academic achievements.
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  English Award with the Highest Distinction Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Jun 2018 Awarded to the student with the highest mark in the graduating class of 2018.
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  Honors Certificate of Studies in Core French Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Jun 2018 Awarded at graduation.
- Awarded to Maya Kawale
  Summa Cum Laude Lawrence Park Collegiate Institute Jun 2018 Awarded at graduation.
Volunteer Experience
- Mentor and Writer
  Issued by Legally Bright on Jan 2023
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Volunteer Assisting the Blind
  Issued by Be My Eyes on May 2021
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Elections Committee
  Issued by Queen's Law on Sept 2023
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Judge
  Issued by Dominion Mock Trial on Nov 2022
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Orientation Leader
  Issued by Queen's Law on Aug 2023
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Guest Speaker
  Issued by Toronto District School Board on Jun 2022
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- 1L Representative
  Issued by Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) on Oct 2022
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Panelist
  Issued by Western University on May 2022
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Founder and Volunteer
  Issued by Helping Hands on Jul 2022
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Food Bank Baker
  Issued by Avenue Road Food Bank on May 2021
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Orientation Leader
  Issued by Western University on Sept 2019
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Peer Note Taker
  Issued by Western University on Sept 2019
  Associated with Maya Kawale
- Founder of the York Memorial Backpack Drive
  Issued by York Memorial Collegiate Institute on Sept 2019
  Associated with Maya Kawale