Experience
In 2022, she completed a secondment with a London market underwriting firm where she assisted in claims handling services. This experience provided Raya with unique insight and understanding of the claims process from an insurer’s perspective.Raya leads the firm’s Retail Risks Specialty Group, which focuses on claims including product liability claims, serious bodily injury, occupier’s liability, lease and service agreements, medical malpractice etc.
Raya understands that there is not a “one-size-fit-all” approach to cases, and discovers practical solutions to resolve complex issues. Her approach is one that considers her client’s business when devising a file resolution strategy.
Education
Osgoode Certificate in Elder Law, 2021J.D., University of Ottawa (Common Law), 2017
Second Place Award in the International Negotiation Competition, 2017
First Place Award in the Canadian National Negotiation Competition, 2017
B.A. (Honours), University of Waterloo, 2014
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Called to the Ontario Bar in 2018
- Mentoring Committee Member with the Women’s Law Association of Ontario since 2021
Representative Cases
- Freesen Apartments Ltd. v. Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2024 ONSC 7130
- Puri Professional Corporation v. Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2024 ONSC 6997 (CanLII)
- 2689686 Ontario Inc. v. Lloyd’s Underwriters, 2024 ONSC 3980 (CanLII)
- Kuttschrutter v. Corporation of the Town of St Marys et al., 2023 ONSC 4543 (CanLII)