New Lawyers' Subcommittee

Paul Lawson, Chair

New Lawyers' Subcommittee Mandate

The Hamilton Law Association's New Lawyers' Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Board of Trustees and comprises lawyers called five years and less.

Their mandate is to promote the active involvement of new lawyers within The Hamilton Law Association and the Hamilton Community at large, including facilitating participation of new lawyers in networking opportunities, practice management, volunteer opportunities, and the New Lawyers' Seminar and Welcome Dinner.

2026-2027 Committee Members

Braden Adsett, Lamont Law

Jarrett Putt, Ross & McBride LLP

Lawin Salah, City of Hamilton

Steven Singh, Regency Law Group

Sophie Jackson, George Street Law Group

Alexandra Petermann, Ross & McBride LLP

Kyle De Benetti, Robert S. Brown PC

Luke Mclvor, Blaze IP

Ally Buchanan, Wynne, Pringle, Jeske & Keesmaat LLP

Nicole Pellizzari, Scarfone Hawkins LLP

Bolloite Offor, Gowling WLG Canada

Emma Tomas, Agro Zaffiro LLP

Aarij Ahmed, SimpsonWigle LAW LLP

Sarah Bott, Hooper Law

Hamilton Law Association Staff:

Stephanie Zordan, Events Specialist 

Young Lawyer Mentors Available

Are you currently a law student or articling student? Members of the Hamilton Law Association's New Lawyers' Subcommittee are available to speak with you regarding articling and working in Hamilton. For more information, please contact the HLA at 905-522-1563. For common questions regarding the program, please see our mandate and FAQ page here.