Alison Imrie - Refugee, Immigration & Human Rights Lawyer.

Alison Imrie B.A., J.D. 

Associate (she/her)

Tel: +1-647-450-8650 | Email: aimrie@landingslaw.com

Alison is an associate at Landings LLP. A gold medalist from Osgoode Hall Law School, she brings a strong academic foundation and a practical, solutions-focused approach to her work.

Alison maintains a broad practice in immigration and refugee law, representing individuals and families in a variety of complex matters, including before the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada.

Alison’s practice is informed by her experience clerking at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, where she assisted three appellate judges in researching, analyzing, and editing judgments. Her work is also grounded in a strong commitment to social justice. She previously represented clients at Parkdale Community Legal Services in matters involving social assistance and disability rights, and at Fair Change, a student-run legal clinic supporting street-involved clients who received provincial offence tickets. She also assisted the Canadian Civil Liberties Association with equality-focused projects.

Alison brings thoughtful judgment, clear advocacy, and a client-centered approach to every file.

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D.
  • McMaster University, B.A. (Religious Studies) 

Select Experience

  • Judicial Law Clerk at the Court of Appeal for Ontario  
  • Caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services (Social Assistance, Violence and Health Division)  
  • Advocate and Executive Team Member of Fair Change 
  • Summer Law Student at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association  
  • Editor at the Journal of Law and Social Policy 

Awards & Distinctions

  • Gold Medal & George Graham Sinclair Memorial Prize for graduating at top of law class
  • Frederick H. Zemans Prize in Poverty Law
  • Kenneth Gibson Morden Memorial Prize in Evidence  
  • Joel S. Guberman Prize in Immigration Law  
  • Stewart Saxe Memorial Prize in Labour & Employment Law  
  • Ivan Cleveland Rand Prize in Constitutional Law 
  • Harry R. Rose Criminal Law Prize  
  • Chancellor van Koughnet Award (first place standing in final year examinations)  
  • Antonio Di Domenico Prize (academic excellence and leadership in student life) 
  • Dean’s Gold Key Award (outstanding contribution to Osgoode Hall Law School)
  • McCarthy Tetrault LLP Prizes (second place standing in the first-year class; first place standing in the second-year class) 
  • York University Faculty Association Undergraduate Scholarship (highest cumulative GPA of non-graduating students