S M Hasib Mahmud

Ontario-trained criminal litigation professional with prior criminal defence articling and hands-on experience across civil and criminal litigation. Internationally trained, with practical Canadian litigation experience, committed to building a long-term career in criminal litigation in Alberta and prepared to relocate for an articling opportunity.

Litigation Law Clerk – Civil & Criminal Litigation - FAB Law PC & Sanctuary Lawyers - GTA, ON

(2025-05)

• Support counsel on active civil litigation and criminal defence matters involving motions, applications and other contested proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motion materials, legal correspondence and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and review evidentiary records in support of litigation strategy
• Coordinate court filings, service, scheduling and procedural deadlines while assisting with the day-to-day progression of files

Articling Student – Criminal Defence - Calvin Barry PC - Toronto, ON

(2024-09 - 2025-05)

• Completed eight months of criminal defence articling in a high-volume criminal defence practice, gaining practical exposure to impaired driving, assault, sexual assault and other criminal matters
• Drafted Charter applications, affidavits, pre-trial motions and hearing materials, including matters involving ss. 8, 9, 10(b), 11(b) and 24 of the Charter and ss. 276 and 278 of the Criminal Code
• Assisted senior counsel with bail matters, witness preparation, resolution discussions, pre-trial preparation and trial readiness
• Conducted detailed disclosure and evidentiary review of police reports, witness statements, audio & video evidence and other materials to identify factual, evidentiary and Charter issues
• Researched substantive criminal law, Charter issues, evidentiary questions and criminal procedure, preparing case summaries and litigation materials for counsel
• Attended Ontario Court proceedings, virtually and in person, for case conferences and trial matters, gaining practical familiarity with courtroom procedure and file progression

LL.B. - Law - University of London