Committee Members
Communications Committee: Member
Asha Walker
​Asha has been interested in law since high school when she joined the LAWS program. After a 5-year stint in Japan, Asha returned to Canada and decided it was time to pursue a career in Law. She graduated from Centennial College's Post-Graduate Paralegal program with honours in 2023 and is currently in the process of becoming a licensed Paralegal. Using her skills from her previous experience in media and education Asha is excited to join the communications committee to help spread awareness about the Paralegal profession.
Communications Committee: Member
Liz Smith
Liz has always had a passion for social justice, which led her to pursue a paralegal education. After working as a legal assistant and exploring other professions, she found her true passion and graduated with honors in paralegal studies in 2021. Liz now works in the criminal defence industry, where she advocates for fair and accessible legal education. In addition to her legal career, Liz is a fitness instructor and personal trainer, dedicated to help others achieve their health and wellness goals.
Communications Committee: Member
Sephrah Luke
Sephrah Luke is a pre-law student at York University pursuing a degree in Law & Society. As a pre-law student, Sephrah is passionate about social justice, public policy, and community empowerment. She is dedicated to understanding the complexities of legal systems and their impact on societal issues. Sephrah aims to use her education to advocate for meaningful change and develop her skills in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, and legal analysis. She is eager to connect with like-minded individuals and is thrilled to be joining the OABP community on the communications committee.
Education Committee: Chair
Danielle Monsegue
​Danielle Monsegue is a Law Clerk and Licensed Paralegal, having gained expertise in providing legal support in both traditional law firms and in-house organizations. Her experience includes Corporate, IP, Franchise, and International Law. Danielle’s ability to leverage her legal technology skills to complement her commitment to continuing legal education equips her with an invaluable toolkit of transferrable skills. Danielle holds a Law Clerk Diploma from Seneca College and a Paralegal Diploma (with Distinction) from Cestar College.
Education Committee: Member
Carla Graham
Carla is a licensed Paralegal and Notary Public who possesses over 20 years of legal experience. She is a former Supervisor of Court Operations where she oversaw the Superior Court of Justice family, criminal and civil branches. Carla has initiated and facilitated discussions as an active member on the Rules of Civil Procedure (Estates) and Small Claims Court Rules committees and has implemented change developments to align with both the Ontario and Superior Court Service Division’s policies and procedures.
Education Committee: Member
Olivia Myers
Olivia embodies desire, drive and passion as a Paralegal and Notary Public who operates her own Notary Service and who has carved out a niche in Intellectual Property Law with her current firm. Olivia also serves with the Peel District Board, where she advocates for students, specifically those experiencing anti- Black racism across a wide array of boards and committees and is optimistic about her role with OABP in championing positive and sustainable change through education.
Membership Engagement Committee: Chair
Benaiah Eche
​Benaiah Eche is a Licensed Paralegal currently working as a litigation assistant with a reputable law firm in Toronto. He obtained his paralegal license in May 2023, and prior to that, he graduated from the paralegal program at Centennial College in December 2022 with an Honors designation. Benaiah is very passionate about the work OABP does, and he is very active in his community. He is a board member with the OABP and also a member of the Membership Engagement Committee.
Membership Engagement Committee: Member
Thomasina Smith
Thomasina Smith has been a licensed paralegal for 2 years. Currently, her professional interests are in Mediation and Workplace Conflict Resolution and her goals surround that overarching class. In her downtime, she likes to visit Niagara-on-the Lake, go wine tasting, relax with a good book, and absorb all the sun she can. Of course, she prefers to do all 3 in a tropical environment.
Law Clerk Committee: Co-Chair
Sehmani KingSun- Leo
​Sehmani KingSun-Leo is a licensed paralegal with over 16 years of experience in the legal field. As a college professor, Sehmani is passionate about supporting legal administration and educating law clerks and fellow paralegals on the best practices. Sehmani has an extensive court clerk background and is currently making her way through law school. Sehmani is no stranger to resilience and perseverance and is committed to creating and fostering healthy spaces for legal professionals through the OABP.
Law Clerk Committee: Co- Chair
Danielle Monsegue
Danielle Monsegue is a Law Clerk and Licensed Paralegal, having gained expertise in providing legal support in both traditional law firms and in-house organizations. Her experience includes Corporate, IP, Franchise, and International Law. Danielle’s ability to leverage her legal technology skills to complement her commitment to continuing legal education equips her with an invaluable toolkit of transferrable skills. Danielle holds a Law Clerk Diploma from Seneca College and a Paralegal Diploma (with Distinction) from Cestar College.
Law Clerk Committee: Member
Alicia Clarke
Alicia Clarke is a licensed Paralegal for the firm Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini, LLP and has worked in Criminal Defence for over a decade. As a Board Member for the Ontario Association of Black Paralegals (OABP) Education Committee and Committee Member of the OABP Law Clerk Program, Alicia is looking forward to engaging with other Black paralegals and legal professionals who want to further build representation in the legal community and learn how to combat systemic discrimination in the justice system.
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