Ottawa Lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth – A Panelist at the University of Ottawa

On October 22 2019, Ottawa lawyer Brenda Hollingsworth was pleased to serve as a panellist on a presentation to law students at the University of Ottawa.  The panel was sponsored by the Ontario Bar Association.  Kelly McDermott from Durham Region and local family law lawyer Jonathan Richardson rounded out the presenters.

The topic was looking for opportunities for law students to article and practice that are not necessarily on the beaten track.  It is so easy for law students to get caught up in the march to Bay Street that they miss interesting and potentially fulfilling opportunities right under their nose.

The panel touched on resume etiquette, answering tough questions during an interview, appropriate preparation for an interview and planning one’s career.  The many advantages and benefits available to students who join the Ontario Bar Association (which is FREE for students) were also reviewed.

A Panelist at the University of Ottawa

The students had meaningful questions.  When it comes to getting a placement after law school, the more you know, the better your chances.

About the Author: Brenda Hollingsworth

Brenda Hollingsworth co-founded Ottawa’s Auger Hollingsworth in 2005 with her husband Richard Auger. Together, their mission was to create a personal injury law firm for Eastern Ontario that is unrivalled in the province for customer service and legal expertise. Brenda was named an Ottawa Business Journal Forty Under 40 award recipient and took home the Women’s Business Network’s Businesswoman of the Year award in the Professional category. She was also recognized as one of Ottawa Life Magazine’s “Top 50 People in the Capital.” She is often quoted as an expert and has appeared in media outlets such as CTV, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Ottawa Citizen, Sun Media, CBC, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, CFRA and many legal publications.

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