Tyler Li (he/they) is a member of the 2025 Summer Student class at Cassels. He is pursuing his Juris Doctor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Western University where he graduated with distinction.
At uOttawa Law, Tyler has pursued opportunities to expand his engagement with complex legal issues. He was awarded Best Presentation at the Ottawa Law Review’s Annual Research Colloquium for his research on digital assets, banking, and securities law. Tyler also excelled in the 2025 Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot, earning awards for Best Faculty, Best Appellant Team, Best Appellant Factum, and Best Appellant Oralist (2nd Runner-up). His writing is set to be published in the Canadian Competition Law Review.
Tyler was a varsity debater during his undergraduate studies. Representing Western University’s Debating Union, he ranked among the top 25 globally at the World Universities Debating Championships and placed 3rd in North America at the North American Universities Debating Championships.
Prior to joining Cassels, Tyler worked at international law firms in Hong Kong and China, focusing on private and public debt and equity financings. He currently serves as the Global Chief of Staff of an international legal news publication.
In his spare time, Tyler enjoys performing magic tricks, EDM festivals, and playing league of legends.
