Emily Ernst (she/her/hers) is a member of the 2026-2027 Articling Student class at Cassels. Emily is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. During law school, Emily was involved in a range of academic and student life activities. She served as a Moot Court participant and coach, acted as an Upper Year Mentor, and performed in Law Follies. She was also elected as a 3L Representative on the Student Life and Academic Committee, contributing the student perspective to institutional discussions.
Emily was the Founder and President of the UofT Fashion Law Society from 2024 to 2026, where she organized social and academic programming focused on the intersections of law and the fashion industry. She also holds a Certificate in Fashion Law from Fordham University School of Law.
Her clinic and pro bono work includes serving as a Student Caseworker with the Family Justice Centre through Pro Bono Students Canada, where she supported clients with family law matters by preparing them for summary advice appointments and assisting with court forms. Emily volunteered with Luke’s Place, contributing to the development of legal information resources for survivors of intimate partner violence. She also volunteered with Artists’ Legal Advice Services, where she supported summary legal advice appointments for artists seeking legal guidance on intellectual property matters.
Upon graduation, Emily received the John Willis Award for Leadership and Gina Caldarelli Memorial Prize for Spirit, recognizing a graduating student who has made meaningful contributions to the law school community and demonstrated a consistent commitment to supporting the well-being and experience of their fellow students.
