Catanne Boan-Mitchell - Refugee, Immigration & Human Rights Law Lawyer.

Catanne Boan-MitchellB.A., J.D.

Associate (they/them)

Tel: +1-437-826-3285 | Email:[email protected] 

Catanne Boan-Mitchell is an associate at Landings LLP. They received their JD from Osgoode Hall Law School, with an academic focus on immigration and refugee law.

Catanne’s practical experience spans multiple roles in the field of immigration and refugee law. They completed their articles at the Refugee Law Office of Legal Aid Ontario, where they drafted many successful applications, submissions, and appeals before administrative tribunals and Canadian courts and appeared as counsel at the Immigration Division and the Immigration Appeal Division. During law school, Catanne worked with another leading immigration and refugee law firm drafting submissions and conducting legal research. They have also worked as an Immigration Division Caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services where they supported low- income migrants to access justice.

Catanne applies their knowledge and passion to advocate effectively for their clients, ensuring each case is approached with empathy and expertise.

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, J.D.
  • University of Toronto (Honours BA in Political Science and Diaspora and Transnational Studies)

Select Experience

  • Student-at-law, Refugee Law Office Legal Aid Ontario
  • Immigration Division Student Caseworker, Parkdale Community Legal Services
  • Research Assistant, Refugee Law Lab
  • Feminist Advocacy Program Law Student, Barbara Schlifer Commemorative Clinic

Awards & Distinctions

  • Osgoode Hall Law School Upper Year Award of Excellence Bursary Recipient 2022
  • Art Vertlieb C. Award, 2021
  • Stephen George Leggett, C. Memorial Entrance Scholarship, 2020
  • Provost Scholar Award Recipient, 2018
  • Chancellor’s Scholarship Recipient 2015, 2016, 2017