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Jenna Kara Associate

Speaks:  English

Year of Call: 2022 - Ontario

Primary phone: +1 416-814-5667

Email: jenna.kara@gowlingwlg.com

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Primary office:  Toronto

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Jenna Kara

Jenna Kara is an associate in Gowling WLG's Toronto office. Jenna practises in the firm's Advocacy Group and is involved in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters.

Jenna regularly volunteers with Pro Bono Ontario's Free Legal Advice Hotline and is an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, Ontario Bar Association, Toronto Lawyer's Association and The Advocates' Society. Committed to community engagement, Jenna serves on the board of directors for Equality Effect, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting African girls impacted by sexual violence. Jenna is also an active member of Toronto's Momentum Committee whose mandate is to develop, implement and advance the firm's diversity, inclusion and equity strategy.

Jenna completed her Juris Doctor at the University of Toronto, Master's of Science degree in Medical Biophysics (Molecular Imaging) at Western University and her Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) degree at Western University.

During her legal studies, Jenna acted as co-editor-in-chief for the Journal of Law and Equality for the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law. She also participated in the 2020 Winkler Class Actions Moot, in which her team took first place in the finals.

Career & Recognition

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  • 2022

    • Qualifications (Year of Call/Admission, etc.)
       2022
      Year of Call, Ontario

  • 2021

    • Education
       2021
      University of Toronto, JD

  • 2020

    • Community
       2020
      University of Toronto, Journal of Law and Equality, Editor-in-Chief

  • 2019

    • Rankings & Awards
       2019
      University of Toronto, Trial Advocacy Mooting Competition, Competitor
    • Education
       2019
      International Human Rights Fellowship
    • Community
       2019
      University of Toronto, Journal of Law and Equality, Senior Editor
    • Community
       2019
      Pro Bono Students Canada, Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, Student Volunteer
    • Community
       2019
      Ryerson University, VESTA Social Innovation Technologies, Legal Research Intern

  • 2018

    • Community
       2018
      University of Toronto, Journal of Law and Equality, Associate Editor

  • 2017

    • Community
       2017
      Canadian Science Policy Centre, Editorial Committee Co-Chair and Social Media Committee Volunteer

  • 2016

    • Education
       2016
      Western University, Master of Science, Medical Biophysics

  • 2015

    • Community
       2015
      Western University, Teaching Assistant and Post-Doctoral Union, Scholarship Committee Chair & Food Support and Resources Committee Chair

  • 2014

    • Education
       2014
      Western University, Bachelor of Medical Sciences
    • Rankings & Awards
       2014
      Western Research Graduate Scholarship (2014-2015) (2015-2016)
    • Rankings & Awards
       2014
      Translational Breast Cancer Research Unit Studentship Scholarship (2014-2015) (2015-2016)

  • 2011

    • Rankings & Awards
       2011
      Dean's Honour List (2011-2014)

  • 2010

    • Rankings & Awards
       2010
      Western Scholarship of Excellence