Nicole Clark
Administrator, Queen's Legal Aid and Queen's Elder Law Clinic
Staff
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.
Staff
Charlie Knapp Dick
Student Caseworker
Charlie is a second-year law student at Queen’s, and very excited to be joining the QELC for the 2025-26 school year. He previously graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Queen’s and decided to come back to Kingston for Law School. He has deep family roots in the city, and is excited by the opportunity to give back to the Kingston community in any way he can. In his free time he enjoys playing and watching sports with my friends, reading, and fishing.
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John Dief
Student Caseworker
John Dief is a second-year student at Queen's Law and is excited to be working with QELC as a student caseworker. John graduated from York University with a degree in Criminology. He has a passion for community service, promoting access to justice, and being involved in his community. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active, gardening, and cooking.
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Jamila Emmanuel
Student Caseworker
Jamila Emmanuel is in her second year of Queen’s Law and is thrilled to be working with QELC as a student caseworker. She graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a degree in Political Science. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, solving Sudoku puzzles and doing yoga.
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Damian Favaretto
Student Caseworker
Damian Favaretto is entering his second year at Queen's Law and is excited to be a student case worker for the QELC this year. He previously graduated from York University with a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy. In his free time, Damian enjoys playing sports and writing.
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Emma Fried
Student Caseworker
Emma Fried completed her first year at Queen's Law and is excited to be working with the QELC as a Student Caseworker. She previously graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters in Art History and Queen's University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours). Prior to law school, Emma worked for several years in the art world, leading business development initiatives for Canada's largest art fair. Outside of the clinic, Emma enjoys road cycling, discovering new coffee shops and travelling whenever she can.
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Olivia Gawronska
Student Caseworker
Olivia Gawronska is a second-year student at Queen's Law School and she is looking forward to working with the community at the Queen's Elder Law Clinic. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with an Honors Specialization in Business Management and Legal Studies, and worked at the Ontario Court of Justice as a Court Clerk. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, and painting.
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Jenna Gulizia
Student Caseworker
Jenna Gulizia is a second-year Queen’s Law student and is excited to be working with the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic as a Student Caseworker. She previously graduated with an International Bachelor of Business Administration (iBBA) from the Schulich School of Business, York University. Growing up, Jenna held various positions in long-term care and retirement homes, where she developed her passion for working with seniors. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new restaurants with friends and family, as well as practicing Pilates, running, and yoga.
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Jaclyn Ho
Student Caseworker
Jaclyn is a second-year law student at Queen’s Law and is excited to be contributing to the community at the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic. Before law school, she studied Sociology and French at the University of Toronto and worked as a Courthouse Reporter for a year. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, baking, and travelling.
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Angela Lorenc
Student Caseworker
Angela is a second-year law student at Queen's University Faculty of Law. She studied Political Science, with a double minor in Ethics, Law and Society and Education Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Angela looks forward to joining the QELC team this year as a student caseworker!
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Ethan Lynch
Student Casworker
Ethan is a second-year law student at Queens University. This summer, he gained experience working on a wide variety of files, ranging from business law to land disputes. Outside of school, Ethan enjoys playing hockey, watching basketball and spending time in the Maritimes. He cannot wait to serve the greater Kingston area through the Queen’s Elder Law Clinic.
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Kieley Mackey
Student Caseworker
Kieley Mackey is a second-year student at Queen's Law and is excited to be joining the QELC as a Student Caseworker. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Policy and Bioethics from the University of Toronto. Outside of academics, Kieley enjoys skiing, painting, and spending time with her black lab, Farley.
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Christopher Owen
Student Caseworker
Christopher Owen is entering his third year at Queen’s Law and is excited to be working with the Elder Law Clinic as a Student Caseworker. He previously graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and a minor in Psychology. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, sports, and weightlifting.
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Benjamin Power
Student Caseworker
Benjamin Power is in his third year at Queen's University's Faculty of Law and is thrilled to be contributing as a Student Caseworker with QELC. He previously attended the University of Western Ontario, graduating in 2022 with an Honours Specialization in English Language and Literature. Benjamin enjoys short fiction by authors such as George Saunders and Simon Rich, and supports his hometown's NHL club, the Ottawa Senators.
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Hassaan Siddiqui
Student Caseworker
Hassaan is a current J.D. candidate at Queen's University, entering his third year of law school. At Queen's, he has been actively involved in the student community, holding executive roles across a number of student committees and clubs. This past year, he worked as a Teaching Assistant and a Research Assistant. He also represented Queen's University in the Harold G. Fox Intellectual Property Moot. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis and reading books.
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Daniel Simonian
Student Caseworker
Daniel Simonian has completed his first year at Queen’s Law and is excited to be working as a student caseworker with the QELC during his second year at Queen’s Law. He graduated from York University with a degree in Criminology. In his spare time, he enjoys playing basketball, reading, and spending time with his golden doodle.
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Andrei Uzumtoma
Student Caseworker
Andrei Uzumtoma is in his second year at Queen’s Law and is thrilled to be working with QELC as a Student Caseworker. He previously graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Kinesiology. In his spare time, Andrei enjoys playing piano, practising gymnastics, and exploring new running trails in Kingston.
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