Nohayla Benayad

Law Clerk

Admitted in Canada only; U.S. admission anticipated 2023

T 206.757.8190 Seattle
M 206.496.9988
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Nohayla Benayad brings her legal acumen to the financial services team at DWT after working for some of the top national firms in Canada. She has built a diverse practice with experience in financial services, corporate commercial, and ESG.

Admitted to Practice

  • British Columbia, 2021
  • Alberta, 2019

Education

  • B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, University of Alberta, 2014
    • Graduated with distinction and first-class standing
    • Dean's Honor Roll
    • Jason Lang Memorial Scholarship
  • J.D., University of Calgary Faculty of Law, 2018
    • Research Assistant, 2018
    • William McGillivray Moot, 2016
    • Second Place, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Trial Competition, 2016

Languages

  • Arabic

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Board Member, Vancouver Association for the Survivors of Torture

Background

    • Corporate Associate, Bennett Jones LLP, Vancouver, British Columbia, 2021-2022
    • Financial Services Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Calgary, Alberta, 2019-2021
    • Associate, Fasken, Calgary, Alberta, 2019
    • Articling Student, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, Calgary, Alberta, 2018-2019
    • Legal Research Assistant, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, 2018
    • Summer Law Student, Pro Bono Law Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, 2017
    • Summer Law Clerk, Edmonton Community Legal Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, 2016
    • Legal Research Intern, Allen & Overy, Casablanca, Morocco, 2013