Brenell Dean, an award-winning paralegal and partner at Sway Law PC, has been serving Windsor and surrounding areas since 2018, with a focus on Small Claims Court, Criminal Defense, and Landlord Representation. Her background in real estate investing and property management enhances her proficiency in representing clients at the Landlord and Tenant Board. Additionally, her extensive community service, including board memberships and roles with various organizations, underscores her deep commitment to her community and the legal profession.

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.

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

Shennell Monteith is a self-proclaimed ambivert. Her career has been a mixture of legal advocacy and sales. Both involve being bold in the face of fear and believing what you stand for. She is excited to be a part of OABP and is ready to engage in the work that supports legal practitioners who often feel like “others”. Shennell often has the travel bug and is always planning her next excursion.

​Royland Moriah is a partner at Rusonik O’Connor Robbins Ross & Angelini LLP where he represents clients charged with criminal offences. He started his legal career as a policy lawyer at the African Canadian Legal Clinic before transitioning to criminal law, which he has practiced almost exclusively for the past seventeen years. In addition to his work with the OABP, he is a guest lecturer for the University of Toronto Faculty of Law trial advocacy course, an active member of the Criminal Lawyer’s Association, a member of the Salvation Army Community Advisory Committee, and is on the Toronto Area Committee of the Ontario Justice Education Network.

Scott Kennelly is a Licensed Paralegal and a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant, currently working in Criminal Law for MAG. Scott has extensive experience in board and committee work. Scott is currently pursuing his LLB at the University of London UK.