Lara Gradil
Associate Toronto, T: 416.869.8554 F: 416.862.8247 lgradil@mathewsdinsdale.com
Emilin Alvarenga Assistant 416.862.8280 x257 ealvarenga@mathewsdinsdale.com
Biography
Law Society of Ontario
McGill University, B.A.
University College London, M.Sc.
Western University, J.D.
Canadian Bar Association
Ontario Bar Association
Lara is an Associate at Mathews Dinsdale’s Toronto office, practicing exclusively in business immigration law. She assists employers with both their short-term and long-term business immigration needs. In particular, she routinely assists employers with the preparation of Labour Market Impact Assessment applications, work permit applications, applications through provincial nominee programs, and applications for permanent residence.
Lara also has experience advising clients on maintaining compliance with Canadian immigration laws and policies, and assisting employers respond to immigration audits.
Lara received her Juris Doctor from Western University. During her time at Western, she provided accessible legal services and offered assistance with immigration matters through the CLS Immigration Clinic. Prior to law school, Lara obtained her Master of Science in Global Migration Studies from University College London in London, England.
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