
Sari Williams
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About
Juris Doctor graduate with experience in criminal law, municipal matters, legal aid and administrative tribunal work. Skilled in legal research, client interviewing, drafting, statutory interpretation, and confidential file management. Recognized for strong communication, cultural competence, and client advocacy.
Experience
Real Estate Assistant at Royal LePage Terrequity Realty (2023-01 – Present)
Provides legal and administrative support to real estate agent, assisting with residential transactions from intake to closing while maintaining strict confidentiality and attention to detail.
- Prepared client packages, drafted correspondence and reviewed agreements of purchase and sale, amendments, and closing documents.
- Coordinated showings, managed calendars and maintained client records
- Conducted property research, assisted with listing preparation, and supported preliminary market analyses
Legal Intern at Legal Assistance of Windsor (2022-05 – 2022-08)
Supported staff lawyers in legal aid matters, providing legal assistance to low-income clients across multiple practice areas in a fast-paced clinic
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda, letters and tribunal materials related to housing, social assistance and administrative law matter
- Independently conducted client intake and interviews, identified legal issues, and summarized matters for lawyer review
- Prepared hearing briefs and supported representation before administrative tribunals.
Summer Student at Business Development Bank of Canada (2022-01 – 2022-04)
Supported in-house counsel with corporate and securities matters for a regulated financial institution.
- Reviewed corporate records and securities documentation as part of due diligence
- Drafted correspondence and assisted lawyers with corporate compliance and governance tasks
- Conducted legal research on securities legislation and ongoing corporate obligations
Summer Student at Scott & Beaven Law Office (2021-05 – 2021-09)
Completed a criminal law-focused internship and supported defence counsel with day-to-day tasks.
- Drafted litigation materials, legal memoranda and correspondence on criminal law matters
- Conducted statutory analysis and legal research for
- Communicated with clients through intake interviews and repeated correspondence
Education
Juris Doctor – University of Windsor, Faculty of Law (2023)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics – McMaster University (2019)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Sciences – McMaster University (2018)