Shanaya summered at the firm in 2025. She recently completed her second year at Osgoode Hall Law School. At law school, Shanaya contributes to TheCourt.ca, where she authors articles analyzing Supreme Court of Canada decisions and their broader implications. She also serves as a Dean’s Fellow in Criminal Law. Shanaya competed in several moots, including the Lerners Cup Moot, the Annual Cassels “Baby Gale” Cup and the International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court Competition. Prior to law school, Shanaya earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary. Upon admission to Osgoode, she was awarded the Osgoode Centennial Scholarship for Alberta in recognition of her undergraduate academic achievements. During her undergraduate studies, Shanaya served as President of the University of Calgary Moot Court Society and led student research on the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on long-term care residents. She also worked as a social worker with marginalized youth at the Elizabeth Fry Society, supporting Indigenous clients as they navigated the criminal justice system. Outside of work and her studies, Shanaya enjoys reading murder mysteries, taking her dog on long walks and photography.
