Yuliya Platonov is a J.D. candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School with experience in housing law and emergency management. She holds a Master's in Disaster and Emergency Management from York University and a Bachelor's in International Economics and Finance from Ryerson University. Her legal experience includes working as a case worker at Parkdale Community Legal Services and her volunteer experience includes serving meals at Lawyers Feed the Hungry.

1. YULIYA PLATONOV
1121-280 Dundas St. E., Toronto, ON,(416)-837-9407, YuliyaPlatonov@osgoode.yorku.ca
EDUCATION
OsgoodeHall LawSchool 09/2014-ongoing
J.D.Candidate
Universityof Windsor 09/2013-07/2014
Canadian and American Dual J.D. Program
YorkUniversity
Master of Disaster and Emergency Management 09/2007-06/2010
 An interdisciplinary program offering a wide range of expertise in the areas of
business continuity,humanitarian law, crisis management, environmental risks and
management, public health, safety and security, natural hazards, warand complex
emergencies.
RyersonUniversity 09/2003-06/2007
Bachelor of Arts in International Economicsand Finance
 A vigorous program with a focus on strategic business decision-making and global
markets.
WORK EXPERIENCE
ParkdaleCommunityLegal Services 04/2015-12/2015
Legal Aid Clinic focusedon improving quality of life and empowering low-income residents.
Case Worker (Housing Division)
 Providedsummary legal adviceand brief services to low income clients
 Gathered information and identified the legal issue during intake interviews
 Reviewed client documents, including residential tenancy agreements
 Conducted legal research and prepared legal documents, including memoranda,
correspondence, case briefs, mediation agreement drafts and submissions
 Developed strong knowledge of the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act and legal
procedure at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
 Maintained orderly client files, including all correspondence, client documents and
dockets
 Kept all client information strictly confidential
 Regularly met with the Supervising Lawyer to discuss files and determine the best
strategy tomeet clients’ needs
 Assisted clients to prepare for hearings at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB)
and/or litigated/mediated cases at the LTB
 Facilitated communication with clients, opposing parties, and supporting
community agencies
ADPCanada 04/2012-07/2013
A global provider of payroll services for companies of all sizes with over 60 years of
experience.
Tax Coordinator

2.  Worked in tandem with the Tax Administration team and the Implementation
Department on setting up new clients’ accounts.
 Ensured that new clients’ business numbers and tax remittance frequencies have
been correctly set up.
 Reviewed tax adjustments prepared by the Tax Administration team and advised
the team of any required corrections.
 Entered tax adjustments into ADP’s softwaresystems and filed completed clients’
documents.
UniversityofToronto,TrinityCollege 04/2011-03/2012
A busy reception desk with a distinguished college at the largest and one of the oldest
universities in Canada
Receptionist/Porter
 Providedeffectivecustomer service to resident students, faculty and visitors while
acting as a receptionist/concierge.
 Conducted administrative activities, including room bookings, key audits, report
writing, etc.
 Responded to safety concerns and liaising with staff members/emergency response
personnel during fire alarms, medical emergencies, floods, etc.
VOLUNTEERING
LawyersFeed the Hungry 01/2016 -ongoing
Food server
 Serving a hot meal to people in poverty
CommunityandLegal AidServicesProgramme(CLASP) 09/2014-04/2015
Intake Volunteer
 Conducted client interviews overthe phone and in person
 Referred clients to other organizations where CLASP is unable to assist with a case
Law in ActionwithinSchools
Tutor/Mentor 09/2014-04/2015
 Assisted students with homework,exam preparation and other assignments in
math, social sciences, science and English.
 Acted as a mentor forstudents and encouraged students to strive towards achieving
postsecondary education
SKILLS
Good litigation and legal research and writing skills; MicrosoftWord, PowerPoint, Excel;
highly organized and detail oriented; strong communication and interpersonal skills;
experienced working withconfidential information; committed to client service
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
G. MennenWilliamsMootCourtCompetitionPasswithDistinction 03/2014
CanadianandAmericanDual J.D. EntranceScholarshipAward 09/2013