Washim Ahmed has extensive legal education and experience in Canada. He holds an LL.M from Osgoode Hall Law School and has completed legal studies at Ryerson University, University of Toronto, University of Windsor, and Carleton University. His relevant work experience includes positions at the Ontario College of Trades, Human Concern International, and the office of Gene C. Colman. Currently, he is an articling student at the Ontario College of Trades where he provides legal advice, assists with committees, and conducts research.

1. Washim Ahmed
1402-10 Macey Ave • Scarborough • M1L 2T6 • Cell: 647-657-5260 • washim.ahmed@collegeoftrades.ca
EDUCATION
Ryerson LawPractice Program August 2015 – December 2015
Ryerson University, (Toronto, Ontario)
 Developed essential litigation and practice management skills through attending severalintake interviews,
individually handling client files and docketing time
 Polished legal drafting skills through preparing legal documents including, wills, power of attorneys, research
memorandum, consulting agreements,demand letters, pleadings, motions and facta
 Developed solid understanding of real estate and commercial practices through handling complete real estate
and commercial transactions
 Individually represented clients on employment, family and criminal law matters
 Mastered the art of case analyses and trial preparation and argued motions and guilty pleas in various levels of
courts
 Polished examination skills, through various negotiation and trial advocacy workshops
Certificate in Negotiation October, 2015
University of Windsor,Faculty of Law
 Obtained comprehensive understanding of various approach to negotiation
 Learned various negotiation techniques
 Solidified negotiation capability through attending simulated negotiation workshops
Masters in Law, LL.M August 2014 – August 2015
Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Toronto, Ontario)
 Upper-year courses on Criminal, Immigration, Administrative, Family, and Property Law,
Selected JD Courses January 2015 – April 2015
University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (Toronto, Ontario)
 Upper-year courses on Tort Law and Mooting
10th Annual National Forum on Administrative Lawand Practice October,2014
Osgoode Professional Development, Osgoode Hall Law School, (Toronto, Ontario)
 Obtained certification on administrative law practices and procedures
BachelorofArts (B.A.) in Law, Concentration in Policy and Government September 2014 - August 2013
Carleton University (Ottawa,Ontario)
 Dean’s Honour List 2012 and 2013
BachelorofLaw(LL.B) January 2007 - August, 2010
America Bangladesh University (Dhaka, Bangladesh)
 Dean’s Honour List 2007 to 2010
RELATED LEGALWORK EXPERIENCE
Student at Law (Articling/LPP Candidate) January 2016 – Current
Ontario College of Trades
 Interpreting governing statutes,regulations and bylaws to advice the Boards of Directors on various corporate
governance matters
 Collecting evidence and documents from complaints investigation and enforcement division to complete case files

2. Washim Ahmed
1402-10 Macey Ave • Scarborough • M1L 2T6 • Cell: 647-657-5260 • washim.ahmed@collegeoftrades.ca
 Forming panels for complaints committees and registration appeal committees according to the state, regulations
and bylaws
 Drafting “reasons for decisions” for the panels and advising them on the issues of procedural fairness and
reasonable accommodations
 Conducting legal research on various human rights issues analyzing the College’s practices and procedures to
determine whether proper accommodation is provided to the members and applicants
Legal Compliance Auditor May 2015 –December 2015
Human Concern International
 Conducted extensive legal research on corporate and charity law issues
 Mastered the areas of charity, trust and corporate law
 Analyzed the organization’s practices, policies and procedures and identified the non-compliance issues during
the course of legal compliance audit
 Produced audit reports for compliance committee with recommendations and implementation plans
NCA Preparation Course Tutor June, 2015 – Current
Institution for Internationally Trained Lawyers (under incorporation)
 Tutored over 30 students and helped them successfully pass Constitutional Law,Administrative Law,Criminal
Law,Foundation of Canadian Law and Family Law qualification exams
 Produced course notes, PowerPoint presentations and mock exams
 Currently collaborating with a professor, and in the process of establishing an institution to provide affordable
NCA and Bar Exam preparation courses to internationally trained lawyers
Student Internship September, 2014 – October, 2014
Gene C. Colman Family Law Center, (North York,Toronto, Ontario)
 Attended intake consultation sessions with Mr. Colman to take interview notes
 Prepared legal research memorandum, separation agreement, motions, pleadings, facta and settlement offers
 Conducted legal research and case analysis and helped Mr. Colman preparing for courts
Legal Advisor and Executive Assistant January, 2012 – August, 2014
Human Concern International (Ottawa,Ontario)
 Assessed legal risks and helped making decisions for implementation of projects in various jurisdictions
 Liaised with academics and professionals and coordinated fundraising and awareness events with various
communities and support groups
 Developed web-contents and produced various marketing materials for the organization
RELEVENT SKILLS:
 Language: English and Bengali (native fluency) and Hindi and Urdu (oral/working proficiency)
 Legal Research: Teraview, WestLaw,QuickLaw,CanLII, Clio, LexisNexis Practice Advisor and ACL
 Computing: Adobe Applications, Microsoft Office, Web-designing and cloud computing
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
 Member of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and Canadian Bar Association (CBA)
 Member of the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association (CMLA)
 Member of the Board of Directors, Canada Bangladesh Education Trust (CBET)

3. Washim Ahmed
1402-10 Macey Ave • Scarborough • M1L 2T6 • Cell: 647-657-5260 • washim.ahmed@collegeoftrades.ca
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
 Innocence at Stake: Possibility of DNA Collection fromArrestees in Canada; Available at
SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2543749 .
 Old Wine in a New Bottle: Analyzing the Impactsof Polygamy Inadmissibility under Bill S-7 on Immigration Law;
Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=
 Criminalization of Polygamy in Canada:Historical,Legal and Sociological Analysis available at SSRN:
http://ssrn.com/abstract=2508804.
 Contributor, Second Annual Conference of Islamic Economics & Islamic Finance,University of Toronto: Chestnut
Conference Center,October 30, 2014.
 Panelist, Next Gen Panel, MuslimPhilanthropy Forumorganized by Foundation for Philanthropy Canada,June 3,
2014.
REFERENCE
Available upon request