Michael summered at the firm in 2022 and 2023. He graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law with Distinction, and was recognized for having the highest standing in his section of the Labour Law course. Michael completed a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Queen’s University, with a specialization in cancer research. He spent his final year investigating the role of certain immune cells in the treatment of ovarian cancer. Michael then completed a Master of Public Health from Queen’s University. During this time, he worked with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind researching the effectiveness of Ontario’s Assistive Devices Program for individuals with sight loss. Prior to law school, Michael assisted with a province-wide COVID-19 research study with Mount Sinai Hospital. He played an integral role in developing the study’s COVID sample management system as well as maintaining positive relationships with participants. In law school, Michael volunteered with the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights to help develop public guidelines for legislative changes to police accountability. As a peer tutor and mentor through the University of Toronto’s Academic Support Program, Michael also helped dozens of law students navigate law school and their studies. In his personal life, Michael enjoys watching bad movies with friends, building computers and cheering for the Maple Leafs.
