Cassels

Canadian Corporate Law Firm

Dalhousie University

Mimoza Gjelaj

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Mimoza Gjelaj is an associate in the Intellectual Property Group at Cassels. Mimi’s practice encompasses all types of intellectual property disputes, including those involving patents. With a Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Mimi effectively leverages her technical expertise and attention to detail to interpret and distil complex legal issues in a variety of patent matters.

During law school at Dalhousie University, Mimi competed in and won the 2022 Harold G. Fox Intellectual Property moot. She also volunteered with Dalhousie’s Student Advocacy Service as a Student Advocate and Mentor. She was also a caseworker and educator with several immigration and human rights groups though Dalhousie’s Pro Bono Program.

Prior to joining Cassels, Mimi served as an associate at a boutique Intellectual Property firm.

Yousef Mian

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Yousef Mian (he/him) was a member of the 2025 summer student class at Cassels and will return as an Articling Student in 2026.

Maryjane Sexton

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Maryjane Sexton (she/her) was a member of the 2025 summer student class at Cassels and will return as an Articling Student in 2026.

Alex Fox

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Alex Fox was a member of the 2025 summer student class at Cassels and will return as an Articling Student in 2026.

Laura Cloutier

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Laura Cloutier (she/her/hers) is an associate in the Litigation Group at Cassels. Laura maintains a broad civil and commercial litigation practice, including corporate and securities, commercial, franchise, and contract disputes. Laura has appeared on behalf of clients before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) and the Ontario Securities Commission.

Laura completed the J.D. program at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University. While in law school, Laura was involved in the Business Law Association of Dalhousie and served as Co-Chair. Laura volunteered with the Halifax Refugee Clinic throughout her time in Halifax. Laura continues to maintain her community involvement through pro bono work at Cassels.

Prior to joining Cassels as an associate, Laura was both a summer and articling student with the firm.

Before attending law school, Laura worked at a prominent insurance defence firm in New York City and a legal expense insurance provider in Toronto.

Laura is pleased to serve clients in English, French and Spanish.

Emily Di Bratto

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Emily Di Bratto is an associate in the Litigation Group at Cassels. Emily graduated from the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University with a Business Law Certificate. At law school, she was the Vice President of Finance for the Dalhousie Law Student Society. Emily also worked with the Canadian Bar Association through Pro Bono Dalhousie on an ongoing research project about judicial independence in courts across the country. Prior to starting law school, Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from York University. She then worked as a project coordinator for a commercial construction company. Prior to joining Cassels as an associate, Emily was an articling student with the firm.

In her free time, Emily enjoys trying new restaurants, reading novels, and spending time with her friends and family.