Blair Hicks

Director, Queen's Elder Law Clinic

Blair Hicks is Director of the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. She is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and served as a Search and Rescue Air Navigator for more than 20 years before building a law practice. Blair Hicks received her Juris Doctor (JD) from Western University in London, Ontario, and is trained in mediation, negotiation, and collaborative law.

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Ravina Ambwani

Student Caseworker

Ravina Ambwani is currently a second-year law student at Queen’s University. During her first year of law school, Ravina volunteered with Pro Bono Student Canada at the Kingston LGBTQ+ Youth Centre. She is also an executive member of the law school’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society. Before law school, Ravina attended Toronto Metropolitan University to complete a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography Studies with a minor in History.

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Alicia Aparicio

Student Caseworker

Alicia is a second-year student at Queen’s Law originally from Vancouver, British Columbia. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia, Alicia worked as a Probate and Bankruptcy Registry Clerk where she familiarized herself with matters involving estate litigation and administration. Having a passion for increasing access to justice, Alicia has also volunteered with Access Pro Bono, Queen’s Legal Aid and PBSC’s Homeless ID Clinic.

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Reem Atallah

Student Caseworker

Reem is a Student Case Worker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. She is completing her second year of law school at Queen’s University. Prior to law school, Reem completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology and received a Medal for achieving the highest academic standing in her program. During her first year of law school, Reem volunteered with the Queen’s Disability and Mental Health Law Club. She then worked as a Summer Student at Aird & Berlis LLP, a leading business law firm in Toronto.

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Alex Beauchamp

Student Caseworker

Alex Beauchamp is a second-year law student working toward his JD at Queen’s University. He is eager to engage with and help clients of the Elder Law Clinic throughout the academic school year. Prior to coming to Queen’s, Alex completed his undergraduate degree in Health Science. In his spare time, Alex likes to explore Kingston’s golf courses, work on the Queen’s affiliated “Queen’s Bench” podcast and enjoy the company of friends on the squash courts.
 

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Andrew Daley

Student Caseworker

Andrew is entering his second year of law school. Prior to Queen's Law, Andrew graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto where he completed a double major in Philosophy and Public Policy. In his spare time, he enjoys playing volleyball, golf, and going bouldering. Andrew is looking forward to providing helpful services for the clients of the Elder Law Clinic this year!

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Logan Dillon

Student Caseworker

Logan Dillon is a Student Caseworker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. He has just completed his first year of law school, prior to which he graduated with honours from Carleton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Law: Concentration in Business Law. During his first year of law school, Logan was involved with the Canadian Journal of Commercial Arbitration as a student editor and played on a soccer team with fellow law students. Beyond work and school, Logan enjoys playing chess, bird watching, and reading.

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Aurora Drummond

Student Caseworker

Aurora Drummond is a Student Caseworker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. She is in her second year at Queen’s Law and previously completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies at Queen’s University. In her first year of law school, Aurora was a Student Volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), attended the Public International Law program at Bader College, and worked as a Legal Assistant in Queen’s Record Management and Privacy Office. In her free time, Aurora enjoys camping, knitting and crocheting, and reading.

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Ruadhan Edwards

Student Caseworker

Ruadhan, pronounced “Rowan,” is a second-year student at Queen’s Law. Having completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto, Ruadhan has gained legal experience through his work at a small law firm in Eastern Ontario. Apart from his legal studies, Ruadhan enjoys playing rugby, spending time with his family, and canoe-tripping around Ontario. He looks forward to assisting his clients and contributing to his local community through his work at the Elder Law Clinic.

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Ujala Iqbal

Student Caseworker

Ujala Iqbal is a Student Caseworker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. She just completed her first year of law school and prior to attending Queen's Law, she graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Ethics, Society & Law. In her first year of law school, Ujala was a part of Queen's Tax Law Society, and Queen's Children and Youth Law Club. During her free time, she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and going on walks. 

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Ella Rowley

Student Caseworker

Ella is a Student Caseworker and is entering her 3L year at Queen’s Law. During her first two years of law school, she was a member of the securities law club, and, during her 2L summer, she worked at a corporate law firm in Toronto. Prior to law school she studied economics and pre-law while on a tennis scholarship in South Carolina. Ella enjoys baking, spending time with her dog Leo, and playing tennis. 

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Harry Scannell

Student Caseworker

Harry is entering his second year of studies at Queen’s Law. Before attending law school, he completed his undergraduate degree at Carleton University, graduating with a Bachelor of Global and International Studies. He enjoys watching and playing soccer, reading, and cooking. Harry is excited to start work with the QELC and getting the chance to work with the community in Kingston!

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Dilroop Sidhu

Student Caseworker

I am currently in my second year of law school. Prior to law school I completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology at York University. I was also a part of Pro Bono Students Canada and the South Asian Law Students Association. On my free time I like to play basketball and golf. 

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Ezra Thevarasalingam

Student Caseworker

Ezra Thevarasalingam is a Student Caseworker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. Ezra is a second-year student at Queen’s University’s Faculty of Law who has wholeheartedly embraced an attitude of service and giving back to the community. In his inaugural year of Law School, he volunteered as a student researcher with Pro Bono Students Canada working on a project to address recidivism within low-literacy communities. Prior to attending Law School, Ezra launched a free LSAT tutoring service, worked as a Project Coordinator, and completed a Bachelor of Arts at York University.

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Dylan Wong

Student Caseworker

Dylan Wong is a Student Caseworker at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. He is a second-year law student who has previous been involved in Pro Bono Students Canada and the Queen’s Law Journal. Prior to coming to law school, Dylan graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia Bible College. Outside of work he enjoys reading, cooking and playing tabletop games. 

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