Yara Ismail

Yara first joined Zayouna Law Firm as an Articling Student in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, where she assisted the lead attorney in very complex commercial litigation matters. Yara fit right in with her tenacity, analytical mind, and excellent advocacy skills.

Yara earned her LLB (Hons.) from the University of Reading in England and holds a postgraduate diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution. During her studies, Yara earned a place on the Dean’s Honour Roll and received an Outstanding Student Achievement Award.

Prior to completing her Articles at Zayouna Law Firm, Yara did her summer internship in a leading multi-practice firm in the Middle East where she worked on various matters relating to International Business Law, Company Law, and Intellectual Property. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for negotiation, she’s committed to advocating for her clients’ interests. Fluent in both English and Arabic, she also worked as a contracts officer, drafting (and translating) consultant agreements for international experts.

Over the last couple of years, Yara acted as a Research Team Lead on a national research council study and spoke on a number of panels advising foreign-trained law professionals and students on pathways to a legal career in Canada. She was also invited to be a fellow on a leadership development program that provided young professionals an insight into Canada-US policymaking on a number of topics.

When she’s not dissecting case law or crafting compelling arguments, you can find her exploring a new restaurant or travel destination.