Who are we?
In January 2021, the LALSS approved the creation of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Council. The EDI Council comprises one representative from each Student Association. Every spring, the EDI Representatives elect one person from the Council membership to serve as the LALSS' VP Equity. The VP Equity is backed by a Council of diverse voices to help inform the LALSS on student matters and issues pertaining to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our 2022-23
Executive Team
The LALSS comprises an elected Student Executive and year Representatives from each cohort. The Executive is made up of five members: the President and the four Vice-President positions. Three Representatives are elected from each class year and sit on the Academic Committee (AC) and the Social and Financial Committee (SFC). The AC is chaired by the VP Academic, and the SFC is co-chaired by the VP Social & External and VP Finance.
Kian Rastegar
(He/Him)
President
Year and Program: 3L, Juris Doctor Program
Undergraduate Studies: Specialized Honours Double Major Kinesiology & Psychology (BSc.)
Prior Career: Technician, Installer, Construction Worker, and Repairman
Why did you join the LSS? I wanted to continue the legacy of my predecessor, and give a piece of myself back to the community that has made LASL feel like home.
Fun Fact: One of my favourite snacks of all time is pickled garlic.
Email: president@lalss.ca
Jordan Tully
(She/Her)
Vice-President, Social and External Affairs
Year and Program: 2L, Juris Doctor Program
Undergraduate Studies: BA in International Studies at Stetson University (Florida, USA)
Graduate Studies: M.Sc in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Nova Southeastern University (Florida, USA)
Why did you join the LSS? In my opinion, creating genuine connections and fostering community is one of the most important aspects of law school. Understanding how fundamental these experiences are, I joined LALSS in hopes to promote an environment where everyone is able to create relationships with colleagues, administration, and other staff members. Together, we can strive to break the antiquated boundary of competition over community in law school!
Fun Fact: 3 things to know about me - my favourite colour is yellow, I was a live-in nanny for three months in Italy, and I’m a retired hooper (played Division I basketball in the US throughout undergrad).
Email: vpsx@lalss.ca
Morgan Sutherland
(She/Her)
Vice-President, Academics and Governance
Year and Program: 2L, Juris Doctor Program
Undergraduate Studies: BScH,. Biology with a Specialization in Psychology at Queen's University
Graduate Studies: MSc., Neuroscience at Queen's University
Why did you join the LSS? To cultivate a relationship between students and faculty, that speaks to the students' unique academic needs and dedication to the advancement of LASL.
Fun Fact: I No one can convince me that "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington, Jr. (feat Bill Withers) is not one of the greatest songs of all time.
Email: morgan.sutherland@ryerson.ca
Sam Chams
(He/Him)
Vice-President of Finance
Year and Program: 2L, Juris Doctor Program
Undergraduate Studies: Honours Bachelor of Arts, Honours Specialization Political Science at Western University
Prior Career: Tech Startup Founder
Why did you join the LSS? I joined the LALSS with the aim to champion financial literacy, and empower the student voice.
Fun Fact: In the summer of 2017, the Obama’s were our neighbours for a weekend in Martha’s Vineyard.
Email: LALSS.VPFinance@gmail.com
Hania Jahangir
(She/Her)
Vice-President of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Year and Program: 3L, Juris Doctor Program
Undergraduate Studies: HBA in Women's and Gender Studies Major and Minors in Sociology and Critical Migration Studies at the University of Toronto
Graduate Studies: MA in Gender, Feminist and Women's Studies at York University
Why did you join the LSS? I want to help foster equity, diversity and inclusion for all students by advocating on their behalf and ensure these values are established for the future.
Fun Fact: When I'm stressed out, I aggressively bake chocolate chip cookies and keep buying books that I (eventually) plan to read.
Email: hjahangir@ryerson.ca
Our 2022-23
Year Representatives
Year Representatives are elected annually in the fall by members of their cohort, and play a key role in LALSS operations and policymaking in their respective committees.
AC Representatives work with the VP Academic and President to represent student interests and address concerns relating to academics, curriculum, and professional placement.
SFC Representatives work with the VP Social & External, VP Finance, and President to create policy to support the operation of student organizations, budgets, and events.
Aliza Hussain (She/Her)
1L Representative, Social & Finance Committee
Undergraduate Studies: Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Criminology, Double Minor in Geography and Human Resources at Toronto Metropolitan University
Other Extracurricular Involvement: Director of Communications for the Criminal Law Students' Society, Law Student Volunteer for Pro Bono Students Canada Lincoln Alexander Chapter at Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services
Fun Fact: I love to cook -- especially when hosting dinners for friends and family. An interesting fact (humble brag) is that Justin Bieber follows me on Twitter!
Email: aliza.hussain@ryerson.ca
Chris Hage (He/Him)
1L Representative, Social & Finance Committee
Undergraduate Studies: BA in Honours Sports Business with a Minor in Human Resources Management at the University of Waterloo
Other Extracurricular Involvement: LASELS, Intramural Basketball, and Intramural Referee at TMU.
Fun Fact: Born and raised in Lebanon, lived in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and moved to Canada in 2016.
Email: c1hage@ryerson.ca
Elad Menahem (He/Him/They/Them)
1L Representative, Social & Finance Committee
Undergraduate Studies: Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies and Diploma in Community and Justice Services at University of Guelph-Humber
Fun Fact: My name backwards is 'Dale'
Email: elad.menahem@ryerson.ca
Natasha Dhushiyanthan (She/Her/They/Them)
1L Representative, Social & Finance Committee
Undergraduate Studies: Honours in Law & Society at York University
Other Extracurricular Involvement: President of the First Generation Network Lincoln Alexander Chapter, 1L Representative of the International Law Society, Member of the Special Task Force of the Lincoln Alexander Advocacy Society, and the Assistant Coach for the York University Varsity Moot Team.
Fun Fact: I have a green cheek conure parrot named Rajah and in-between law school readings and assignments, you can find the both of us dancing in our kitchen to Tamil music.
Email: ndhushiyanthan@ryerson.ca
Brankica Jakovlevski
3L Representative (Fall), Social & Finance Committee
Kevin Zhou (He/Him)
3L Representative (Winter), Social & Finance Committee
Undergraduate Studies: BA in Economics & Political Science double major - East Asian Studies Minor at McGill University
Other Extracurricular Involvement: Lincoln Alexander Gamers Guild, Level Up Justice Chapter, SEE, Mooting, APLSA, Pith and Substance Talk Show
Email: kevin.zhou@ryerson.ca
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Council
Council members are committed to the promotion of equality and diversity principles and are responsible for identifying, reviewing and resolving issues affecting EDI at Lincoln Alexander Law. The council meets regularly to discuss how values of EDI can be implemented, promoted, and fostered within the Associations, faculty, and the law school as a whole.
Hania Jahangir
VP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Noelle Sagher
Muslim Law Students’ Association (MLSA)
Zoë Walwyn
Black Law Students' Association (BLSA)
Devlin Williams
Indigenous Law Students’ Association (ILSA)
Natalie Caballero
Latin American Law Students’ Association (LALSA)
Inactive
Middle Eastern Law Students’ Association (MELSA)
Annie Li
Asia Pacific Law Students' Association (APLSA)
Anthony Brum
OUTLaw Lincoln
Abi Ravibalan
Tamil Law Students’ Association (TLSA)
Hania Jahangir
South Asian Law Students’ Association (SALSA)
Chloe Wang
Womxn’s Legal Education Association (WLEA)
Lia Douglas
Caribbean Law Students' Association (CLSA)
Isabela Bibulovic
Lincoln Alexander Francophone Association
(LAFSA)
Katrina Hermle
Access and Disability Association at Lincoln Alexander (ADLA)
Josh Gordon Katz
Jewish Law Students' Association (JLSA)
Stacey Newman
Lincoln Alexander Mature Students' Association (LAMSA)
Inactive
Hellenic Law Students’ Association (HLSA)
Sikh Law Students Association (SLSA)