Bio
Ken Shyaka is a summer law student in Gowling WLG's Toronto office.
Ken is currently enrolled in the joint Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor program (BCL/JD) at McGill University. Prior to his legal studies, he obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Université de Montréal.
During his legal studies, Ken pursued diverse professional and extracurricular experiences, with a particular focus on the energy sector. He worked in the nuclear industry and served on the Youth Council of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries, deepening his interest in energy and infrastructure. He also completed a legal internship at a biotech startup, where he developed practical skills in business law and gained insight into the startup ecosystem.
In addition to his private sector experience, Ken has developed a strong understanding of governmental processes and policy development through his work in the public sector, where he supported advocacy efforts for public interest organizations and worked directly with members of parliament.
At McGill, Ken serves as an editor of the McGill Law Journal, the faculty’s law review, and as an executive member of the McGill Arbitration Student Society, a student-led group that promotes education and engagement in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Ken will spend his summer with the firm's Business Law department.