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Nayla El Zir Associate

Speaks:  English, French, Arabic, Spanish

Year of Call: 2022 - Quebec

Primary phone: +1 514-392-9585

Email: Nayla.ElZir@gowlingwlg.com

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Primary office:  Montréal

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Nayla El Zir

Nayla El Zir is an associate in Gowling WLG's Montréal office, where she is a member of the Cyber Security and Data Protection Group.

Nayla began her career in the pharmaceutical industry in Montréal before studying law. Her combined scientific and legal background makes her an undeniable asset to our clients. Having lived in two different countries, she is a multilingual professional.

During her law studies, Nayla was very active within the academic community, having participated in the Laskin Moot Court Competition, acted as research assistant to several professors and served as chair of the University of Ottawa Health Law Association.

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Career & Recognition

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  • 2023

    • Education
       2023
      University of California, Berkely, LL.M., (ongoing)

  • 2022

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

  • 2020

    • Education
       2020
      University of Ottawa, LLL, (Magna cum Laude)

  • 2019

    • Community
       2019
      Research assistant for two professors in the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law
    • Community
       2019
      Academic Chair of the University of Ottawa Health Law Association
    • Rankings & Awards
       2019
      University of Ottawa - Dean's Honour List
    • Community
       2019
      Participating litigator in the Laskin National Moot Court Competition, 2nd place for briefs - Team Award

  • 2018

    • Education
       2018
      Université de Montréal, Law Certificate
    • Rankings & Awards
       2018
      University of Ottawa - Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP) Scholarship
    • Community
       2018
      Vice Chair of Academic Affairs of the University of Ottawa Health Law Association

  • 2014

    • Education
       2014
      Université de Montréal, B.sc., Biochemistry and Molecular Medecine

  • 2013

    • Community
       2013
      Academic Representative of the Biochemistry Student Association of the Université de Montréal

Memberships

  • Young Bar Association of Montréal