Meet the Team.
Meet the Executive.
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Jayden Wlasichuk
PRESIDENT
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Eric Gagnon
VICE-PRESIDENT EXTERNAL
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Selene Sharpe
VICE-PRESIDENT INTERNAL
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Thomas Mooney
VICE-PRESIDENT FINANCE
Executive
Responsibilities
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Must coordinate the activities of and facilitate communication between the following persons and entities: University Senate Representative, UMSU Representative, Secretary, Law Faculty Council, and other organs of the Faculty of Law;
Must instruct the officers and committees of Council as to their duties immediately following their appointments;
Must serve as an Endowment Fund Trustee and Administrator; and
Must participate in the UMSU Board of Senior Sticks.
Must report to the Association at least once annually in March on the MLSA’s progress in pursuit of the objectives of the Association.
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Must coordinate the activities of and facilitate communication between the following persons and entities: Social Committee, Sports Committee, Spirit Committee, Academic Committee, Graduation Committee, Accessibility Committee and MLSA Student Groups;
May recommend to Council student groups to be ratified or unratified by the MLSA, or the adoption of other matters related to MLSA student groups;
Must coordinate orientation in conjunction with the faculty and MILSA.
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Must coordinate the activities of and facilitate communication between the following persons and entities: Professional Development Committee, Community Outreach Committee, Clinical Experience Committee, Manitoba Bar Association Representative, the Manitoba Bar Association, the Career Development Office, and law firms in Manitoba; and
Must oversee the MLSA efforts to fundraise directly from Manitoba law firms and other legal organizations (the “Sponsorship Program”).
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Must coordinate the activities of and facilitate communication between the following persons and entities: Communications Committee;
Must report at all meetings of Council on the financial position of the Association, with the current balance of all MLSA bank accounts being required in all such reports;
Must maintain a complete and accurate account of all financial transactions of the Association, with accounts being available for perusal by any member of the Association on two business days’ notice to the Vice-President (Finance);
Must submit a final written financial statement at the last meeting of Council;
Must ensure that the Association complies with all University and UMSU regulations concerning finances.
Meet the Representatives.
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Carson Ransom
MBA Representative
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Nadine Plourde
Students Living with Disabilities Rep
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Humaira Jaleel
Visible Minorities Representative
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Nathan Dueck
UMSU Representative
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Isha Khandelwal
University Senate Rep
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Erin McIntyre
Students Providing Care Rep
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Quinn Thomas
2SLGBTQ+ Rep
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Lauren Corcoran
Womens’ Representative
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Cody-Wyoming Lockhart
Part-Time Student’s Representative
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Kaylee Furber
3L Class Representative
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Genevieve Smith
3L Class Representative
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Jordan Wagner
2L Class Representative
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Julia Kwasnica
2L Representative
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Marianna Pozdirca
1L Rep - A01
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Katie McKenzie
1L Rep - A02
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Vanessa Smith
1L Rep - A03
MLSA Rep
Responsibilities
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Plan and execute a mentorship program for law students; and
Must report promptly to MLSA Council on MBA actions relevant to members qua law students.
Endorse MBA engagements, conferences, meetings, and activities that are eligible for student involvement/engagement.
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Must act as a liaison between Council and the MLSA members living with disabilities.
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Must act as a liaison between Council and the MLSA members who identify as a visible minority.
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Must attend UMSU meetings and report back to the MLSA;
Must act as a representative at the UMSU meetings on behalf of the MLSA.
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Must attend University Senate meetings and report back to the MLSA
Must act as a representative at the University Senate meetings on behalf of the MLSA.
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Must act as a liaison between Council and the MLSA members living with disabilities.
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Must act as a liaison between Council and MLSA members who identify as a gender or sexual minority.
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Must act as a liaison between Council and MLSA members who identify as a woman
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Must act as a liaison between Council and the MLSA members attending school on a part time basis.
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Must act as a liaison between Council and the MLSA members hailing from different provinces and regions.
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Must represent the 3L class section to the MLSA and Faculty meetings, and to the university and public as a whole;
Must be a liaison between the students of a section, at times the first year student body, and different entities, such as, but not limited to MLSA, Faculty, the University MILSA;
Must encourage a positive experience for law students, by providing helpful resources and information, specifically in the section being represented;
Must assist other councillors in carrying out projects and other initiatives that serve the student body.
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Must represent the 2L class section to the MLSA and Faculty meetings, and to the university and public as a whole;
Must be a liaison between the students of a section, at times the first year student body, and different entities, such as, but not limited to MLSA, Faculty, the University, MILSA;
Must encourage a positive experience for law students, by providing helpful resources and information, specifically in the section being represented;
Must assist other councillors in carrying out projects and other initiatives that serve the student body.
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Must represent the 1L class section to the MLSA and Faculty meetings, and to the university and public as a whole;
Must be a liaison between the students of a section, at times the first year student body, and different entities, such as, but not limited to MLSA, Faculty, the University, MILSA;
Must encourage a positive experience for law students, by providing helpful resources and information, specifically in the section being represented;
Must assist other councillors in carrying out projects and other initiatives that serve the student body.
Meet the Non-Voting Members.
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Rebecca Penner
Council Chair
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Seth Lozinski
Governance Coordinator
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Anna Kozak
Chief Returning Officer
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Jayden Wlasichuk
Strategic Initiatives Advisor