Vanya Ralhan

JD and LLM (Corporate & Commercial Law), Bond University. BCom Finance, University of Calgary. Seven years of legal practice spanning litigation, commercial advisory, conveyancing, and family law across Alberta and Queensland.

The finance degree earned before law school provides genuine literacy in capital structures, M&A mechanics, banking covenants, and regulatory risk: the commercial layer that separates competent legal advice from counsel that serves a client's interests. Proven in high-volume, deadline-driven environments. Experienced drafter of complex legal documents across multiple jurisdictions.

Proficient in LEAP, Clio, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.

Paralegal — Insurance & Civil Litigation - Smiths Lawyers - Gold Coast, QLD

(2024-05 - 2025-05)

• Carried 80+ concurrent CTP and public liability files across a high-volume litigation practice — meeting every court deadline and insurer obligation while maintaining exacting file discipline at full capacity.
• Drafted liability submissions, statutory notices, and evidentiary summaries relied upon by senior solicitors across multi-party, high-quantum matters, documents that directly shaped strategic and settlement outcomes.
• Analysed medical records, expert reports, and financial evidence to assess quantum and evaluate liability exposure, informing senior counsel's case strategy on matters with material damages at stake.
• Served as primary client contact throughout proceedings, translating complex procedural developments into clear updates and managing expectations with composure at every stage.
• Operated LEAP at an advanced level across file management, document automation, and time-recording in a high-throughput litigation environment.

Paralegal — Personal Injury & Civil Litigation - Yanko and Popovic - Calgary, Alberta

(2019-07 - 2023-12)

• Advanced 150+ active files independently through every stage of the litigation lifecycle — intake, pleadings, discoveries, mediation, settlement, and trial preparation, without day-to-day supervision.
• Produced 300+ legal documents, affidavits, statements of claim, pleadings, demand letters, settlement proposals, and complete trial packages to a standard relied upon directly by senior counsel.
• Conducted quantum and liability analysis by synthesising medical evidence, expert opinions, and comparative fault assessments, informing settlement strategy and negotiation outcomes on complex, multi-party matters.
• Designed and implemented file-management systems that reduced document retrieval time and materially increased the firm's overall case-handling capacity.
• Managed multi-stakeholder relationships across clients, insurers, claims adjusters, and medical providers, maintaining trust and credibility on both sides of contested, high-pressure matters.

Legal Assistant — Family Law - Shory Law - Calgary, Alberta

(2018-06 - 2019-06)

• Drafted affidavits, financial statements, separation agreements, and complete court-filing packages for contested and consent Legal Aid family law matters.
• Administered Legal Aid files end-to-end, coordinating with caseworkers, managing billing compliance, and meeting strict reporting obligations for a high-volume publicly funded practice.
• Conducted detailed intake interviews for vulnerable clients and prepared files for mediation and court appearances on contested custody, property, and support matters.

Legal Assistant — Real Estate & Conveyancing - GSD Law - Calgary, Alberta

(2017-10 - 2018-06)

• Managed residential and commercial conveyancing transactions end-to-end, preparing closing documents, reviewing purchase and sale agreements, and coordinating with lenders, brokers, and title offices.
• Conducted title searches, prepared registration documents, and ensured full compliance with Law Society of Alberta standards.

Student Clinician — Corporate & Commercial Advisory - Bond University Law Clinic - Gold Coast, QLD

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

• Advised small businesses and individuals on commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters — conducting legal research, preparing advice memoranda, and drafting commercial agreements in a live transactional environment under supervision of admitted solicitors.
• Developed the client-interview, file-management, and professional communication competencies of a junior commercial lawyer in a supervised practice setting.

Law Student Peer Mentor - Bond University Faculty of Law - Gold Coast, QLD

(2024-01 - 2026-04)

• Selected to guide incoming JD students through legal research methodology, assessment strategy, and professional development — a role awarded on the basis of academic standing and demonstrated leadership.

Master of Laws (LLM) - Corporate & Commercial Law - Bond University (2026-06)

Juris Doctor (JD) - with Specialisation in Canadian Law - Bond University (2025-02)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology - Bond University (2023-10)

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance — Minor in Law & Society - University of Calgary (2020-04)