My creative work, community initiative, fundraising and media attention were already part of my life before I accepted my place at Western Law. I arrived in September with momentum, independence and a future I was excited about.
The order matters: the life and work established before law school come first. Each entry lists its source and publication status. Photographs and other media are displayed only when separately approved.
I founded Project Aaron in memory of my brother, creating complimentary memorial portraits for loved ones of homicide victims. The work combined an established painting practice with advocacy, remembrance and community care.
Ann Marie Elpa's published article documented my brother's death, my artistic practice, Project Aaron and its work with families affected by homicide. This public recognition predated my entry into law school.
I have described being interviewed by a CBC radio host about my art and Project Aaron. A supplied CBC Radio One Toronto “Here and Now” screenshot is part of the supporting collection; the segment, host and broadcast date will be confirmed before an audio link or direct quotation is published.
A preserved campaign screenshot displays $1,177 raised toward a $1,000 goal. The fundraising effort was part of the community project, not a response to the later law-school dispute.
Western offered me admission to the JD program beginning September 2021. I accepted and made academic and financial preparations while continuing my creative and community commitments.
Invitation and ceremony photographs document my induction into the Western Law Class of 2024. I began law school proud, enthusiastic and ready to learn.
I campaigned for the Student Legal Society first-year representative position and was elected as one of three first-year representatives. Campaign materials and a contemporaneous representative profile document the result.
I participated as a panelist in a Lil Sistah's legal-career workshop involving the Black Female Lawyers Network and Ontario Justice Education Network, continuing a community connection established before law school.