Peel Children's Aid
Lashell E. is an experienced legal professional with a strong background in family law and a commitment to mentorship in the legal field. Currently serving as In-House Legal Counsel at Peel Children's Aid since February 2019, Lashell has also contributed as a Mentor/Assessor at Ryerson's Law Practice Program since August 2016 and as a Professor at Sheridan College in 2020, focusing on Family Law and Communication in the Legal Profession. Previous positions include In-House Legal Counsel roles at the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Hamilton and Huron-Perth Children's Aid Society, as well as experience as a Lawyer at Boggs & Levin Criminal Lawyers. Early career experience includes positions as a summer student in various legal environments, including the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Lashell holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Windsor and a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Carleton University.