Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2020
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Fatima Husnain's legal career is marked by her comprehensive involvement in corporate and commercial law, serving an array of clients from private to public entities. She has made notable contributions across various transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and both share and asset purchase deals, along with managing private and public financings.
Her educational journey is distinguished, having pursued a Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor, preceded by an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Business and Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo, further enriched by minors in Political Science and Sociology.
Fatima's early career saw her gaining valuable experience through roles such as a legal summer student at the Ontario Financing Authority and caseworker at Community Legal Aid. She also engaged in social work at Legal Assistance of Windsor and coordinated the Student Conduct Board at the University of Windsor. Her role as a tutorial assistant for property law underscores her commitment to legal education. Recognition of her advocacy skills came through awards in moot court competitions and her significant contribution to the Windsor community, highlighted by the JW Whiteside Award.
Her commitment to community service shines through her extensive volunteer work, from facilitating sexual assault workshops to contributing to the Windsor Law Admissions Committee, alongside a long-standing involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Fatima's personal interests, including crocheting and baking, add depth to her professional persona.
Her tenure with the Firm was preceded by a meaningful clerkship at the Federal Court under Justice Henry S. Brown, enriching her legal acumen. Fatima's dedication to her field is further evidenced by her recent accreditation in Canadian Securities Law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Fatima's professional memberships, including the Law Society of Ontario and the Ontario Bar Association, reflect her active engagement with the legal community, complemented by her involvement with the South Asian Bar Association and Young Women in Law, showcasing her as a dynamic and impactful legal practitioner.