Gillian Gough Student-At-Law

Email:  ggough@hglaw.ca

Profile

Gillian joined Hnatyshyn Gough in June 2011 as an articling student.  Gillian obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Saskatchewan in 2006, with a major in Spanish, winning the Most Distinguished Graduate in Languages. Gillian worked as an English teacher in South America before pursuing her studies in Law at the University of Saskatchewan.

At the College of Law, Gillian was the recipient of the Chief Justice Klebuc Access to Justice Essay Prize, 2010, and was a member of the Mediation Advocacy Moot where her team was acknowledged in several categories including Overall Outstanding Advocate/Client Team. Gillian graduated in 2011 and lives in Saskatoon.

Professional Education

• Recipient of the annual Chief Justice Klebuc Access to Justice Essay Prize, 2010
• Recipient of the Canadian Bar Association Saskatchewan Branch Award of Excellence for academic achievement, extracurricular activities and community involvement, 2009

• Recipient of the U of S College of Law, Harris & Lauretta & Raymond Earl Parl Memorial Scholarship for academic achievement, 2008

Bachelor of Arts (Spanish) - 2006, University of Saskatchewan

• University of Saskatchewan Most Distinguished Graduate in Languages, 2006

Professional Activities

Saskatchewan Mediation Advocacy Moot Team 2010-2011 -  Moot Team Member

• Competed in the International Law School Mediation Tournament in London, England, March 2011

Community Legal Assistance Services for Saskatoon Inner City (CLASSIC), 2009-2011

• A student advocate 2009-2010 and Student Manager 2010-2011

Bridges Across Borders Southeast Asia - Legal Intern, 2009                       

• A human rights legal intern in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2009
• Co-author a women’s rights curriculum to be taught to Hilltribe community women in Thailand

Memberships and Associations

Canadian Bar Association

• Member

AIDS Saskatoon

• Board member – June 2011 - present