Melissa Babel (Melvin), B.A. (Hons.), LL.B.

 

Education:

·          McGill University, B.A.(Hons) 2001,

·          Osgoode Hall, LL.B 2004

 

Calls to the Bar:

·          Ontario 2005

·          Newfoundland and Labrador 2008

 

Practice areas:

 

·          Federal Court litigation, Immigration Appeal Division litigation (sponsorship refusals, criminal issues, removal orders) Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program, Family Class applications, Skilled worker applications, Work permits, Study permits, , Pro bono work with women’s shelters and religious organizations, Humanitarian applications, Pre-removal risk assessments, Refugee claims.

 

 

 

Memberships and Affiliations:

·          Member of the Law Society of Upper Canada

·          Member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

·          Member, Immigration Section of the Canadian and Ontario Bar Associations

·          Member, Refugee Lawyers Association of Ontario

·          Member, Women’s Law Association of Ontario

·          Member, Ontario Bar Association Young Lawyer Division

·          Member, Ontario Bar Association Family Law Section

·          Member, Ontario Bar Association Business Law Section

·          Member, Toronto Lawyers Association

·          Supporter of Musik for the Soul

·          Member, St. Patrick’s Parish