Matthew is an associate with the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution group and is developing a broad corporate and commercial litigation practice with a focus on municipal and planning law. 

He received his BSc from McMaster University in 2016 and obtained his J.D. from the University of New Brunswick in 2020, where he received the Townsend Fischer Prize in Real Estate Transactions. Prior to being admitted to the bar and joining Foglers as an associate, Matthew was both a summer and articling student with the firm.

During his time at law school, Matthew was an active volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada and held roles within several student advocacy groups, such as Chair of Advocacy Committee for the Students for the Wrongfully Convicted Society and as an executive of OutLaw UNB.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys competitive swimming, taking his dog for walks, and exploring new restaurants.

Aida is an associate in our commercial real estate group, where she is developing a broad commercial real estate practice with a focus on commercial leasing.

Aida completed her J.D., at Osgoode Hall Law School.  Prior to attending law school, she received her B.Sc degree from York University in Kinesiology.

Aida has a passion for advocacy and has worked at the Human Rights Legal Support Centre where she helped hundreds of clients facing discrimination in Ontario. Aida was also a mentor to first year Osgoode students and a member of Pro Bono Students Canada to help with access to justice initiatives for many clients in her community.

In addition to her passion for the law, Aida has committed herself to serving her community. For many years, she has been actively volunteering with many organizations, such as Circle of Care and North York Harvest Food Bank. As an appreciation for her dedication and commitment, she was nominated for the Ontario Volunteer Service Award and featured as the volunteer of the month in the Circle of Care provincial newsletter.

In her free time, Aida enjoys running while listening to podcasts.

Sean is an associate with the firm’s business law and capital markets & securities groups. 

Sean completed his J.D. at Queen’s University.  Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce with high distinction from the University of Toronto, where he specialized in management. While at Queen’s Law, Sean participated and co-captained the school’s Law Games Team and Tortfeasors Rugby Club. Sean was also a student caseworker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic, which provides free legal services to seniors in southeastern Ontario.

In his spare time, Sean enjoys playing soccer, travelling and tending to his tomato garden.

Sabrina is an associate in the Securities and Capital Markets group, representing numerous issuers listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and Canadian Securities Exchange.

She has significant experience in both public and private M&A transactions, having acted on numerous plans of arrangement, reverse takeovers, take-private transactions, share and asset acquisitions, and complex restructurings.

Sabrina has acted in countless private placements, both brokered and non-brokered, and guides private companies through the process of listing on a Canadian stock exchange. She thrives on helping companies bring their growth ambitions to life, supporting them as they scale and succeed in the public market, while navigating the complexities of becoming a public entity.

Additionally, Sabrina provides counsel on ongoing compliance with securities law and continuous disclosure requirements, as well as a wide range of corporate legal matters. She effectively supports both public and private companies, helping them achieve their legal and strategic objectives.

Beyond the boardroom, Sabrina enjoys getting lost in a new book (preferably not a legal one), practicing Pilates, discovering new music, and making a dent in her restaurant bucket list. She considers trying new pizza slices essential “market research” and is always on the lookout for the next best slice.

Cameron is an Associate in our Capital Markets and Securities Law Group. He is developing a broad securities practice with a particular interest in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and securities regulatory matters.

Prior to graduating from Queen’s University Faculty of Law, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (finance concentration) with distinction from Brock University. He also participated in an international exchange at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden. Cameron has diverse employment experience, holding previous roles in the financial services and public service sector. 

During law school, Cameron participated in student leadership and advocated for his peers while on the Law Students’ Society. He also joined the Queen’s Business Law Clinic to assist not-for-profit and start-up businesses. Cameron displayed an interest in advancing his negotiation skills and received the Queen’s Law Prize in Advanced Dispute Resolution, ranking highest in the class.  In his spare time, Cameron enjoys playing hockey, travelling, and spending time outdoors exploring new hobbies like wakesurfing.

Valentina is an Associate in the firm’s business law group and is developing a diverse corporate and commercial law practice.

Valentina recently obtained her J.D. at Osgoode Hall Law School, where she received a Deans Gold Key Award to recognize her contributions to the Osgoode community. Prior to law school, she graduated from the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Commerce, graduating with distinction within the Law & Business stream.

During law school, Valentina was involved with various student run clubs such as the Advocacy Society and the Organization of Latin American Students. She was also involved with Osgoode student government in her third year when she was elected as 3L representative. Stemming from her passion for advocacy, Valentina participated in various negotiation competitions while at Osgoode, and represented the school at the 2020 Canadian National Negotiation Competition and the 2021 National Family Law Negotiation Competition, where her and her teammate for each competition won first place. She also gained practical advocacy skills while a Division Leader at the Community Legal Aid Services Program and a Community Mediator at the Osgoode Mediation Clinic, both which served the wider York University community.

Valentina enjoys living a balanced lifestyle and enjoys trying new restaurants with friends and also maintaining a regular exercise routine through weight training, yoga and spin. Valentina’s first language is Spanish and she enjoys listening to music, reading and watching shows in the language to maintain her fluency. 

Josh is an Associate in the firm’s business law group and is developing a diverse corporate and commercial law practice.

He recently graduated with distinction from the dual J.D/HBA program at the Faculty of Law and Ivey Business School at Western University. He received several accolades including a Dean of Law Entrance Scholarship and the HBA2 JJ Wettlaufer Award

During his time at Western Law, Josh actively participated as a member of the student community. He served as a Case Manager at the Sport Solution Clinic, helping to advance the interests of amateur Canadian athletes, and Co-chaired the school’s Entertainment and Sports Law Association. He also volunteered with Western’s Pro Bono Students Canada chapter on the organization’s Wills PLE project and as an orientation week leader. Before attending Law School, Josh interned for several summers in the sports industry with Golf Canada and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

In his free time, Josh enjoys travelling, playing competitive tennis, and spending quality time with his family and their two yellow labs.

Kristie is an Associate in the firm’s Indigenous Practice Group and is developing a diverse practice serving Indigenous governments, communities, and their members.

In her practice, Kristie’s work is centred around supporting Indigenous clients in the assertion of inherent jurisdiction. This includes legislative and agreement drafting, participating in government negotiations, and advising on not-for-profit governance matters. Kristie also has experience appearing before various levels of court on appellate matters, and providing advice on membership and citizenship, treaty, and other rights-based matters.

Kristie completed her J.D. at the University of Ottawa with a specialization in Aboriginal Law and Indigenous Legal Traditions. Prior to attending law school, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, where she majored in International Development and minored in Political Science.

In her spare time, Kristie enjoys cooking, watching documentaries, and learning new languages.

Teodora is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, which she joined after summering and articling with the firm. Her passions and experience reach a range of practice areas, including debtor and creditor disputes, shareholder and corporate disputes, bankruptcy and insolvency issues, and contractual and privacy matters.

Teodora has appeared as counsel before all levels of court in Ontario as well as in private arbitrations. As a strong advocate for her clients, she appreciates the importance of understanding each client’s individual needs and provides customized services to ensure that each client’s goals are accomplished effectively and efficiently.

Teodora completed her JD at the University of Western Ontario, where she was the Student Coordinator for the Dispute Resolution Centre and Vice-President of Student Affairs for the Student Legal Society. Prior to entering law school, Teodora earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour from McMaster University. Tea is fluent in Serbo-Croatian and proficient in French.

Teodora volunteers her time with Pro Bono Ontario providing legal advice on civil litigation to low-income Ontarians and supervises students at the Toronto Metropolitan University’s Law and Business Clinic who provide pro bono business law services to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Teodora has also been a member of the Young Advocates Standing Committee for The Advocates Society and has acted as a Teaching Assistant at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law for the JUR100 Legal Research and Writing course. Teodora is now also a member of the Teaching Team for the Lawyer as Negotiator course at Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Director of Sponsorship for Young Women in Law. When she is not practicing law, she devotes her time to writing articles on various legal topics, one of which was recently cited at the Supreme Court of Canada, and her interests include spending time with family and friends, watching crime dramas, and planning her next vacation.

Beth is an associate in the Indigenous Practice Group and is developing a broad practice serving Indigenous governments, communities and their members.

Beth has experience providing advice to Indigenous governments on economic development matters including: structuring best practices, the development and implementation of customized corporate governance frameworks and adapting and Indigenizing colonial corporate frameworks and structures to better reflect and serve her clients’ needs. Legislative drafting and policy development form a large part of Beth’s practice and she frequently assists Councils and communities in the development of laws and policies based on inherent jurisdiction, recognition agreements such as the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management and statutes such as the and the Indian Act and An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families.