Nashara Peart

Nashara Peart is an accomplished legal professional and community advocate with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the JD Bridges Foundation since December 2021, Nashara focuses on supporting Black students in Canada by addressing financial barriers to law school. As an Associate at Miller Canfield, involvement includes litigation with a focus on commercial and probate estate matters. Nashara's leadership in the Black Law Students' Association of Canada encompasses roles such as Chair of the Alumni Advisory Council, National President, and National Conference Chair, overseeing initiatives that enhance career development for Black attorneys. Educational qualifications include dual Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy and the University of Windsor, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from McMaster University.