BKI '15: Evaleen, Lawyer & Consultant
Evaleen is a 2015 BKI grad who is self-employed as a Lawyer and Consultant at her business, Hellinga Law & Consulting. While in Knowledge Integration, Evaleen completed minors in Philosophy and Psychology.
After graduation, she worked for a design and strategy consulting firm for a couple of years and then completed her JD at Osgoode Hall Law School. In law school, she worked at a community legal clinic and participated in the Anishinaabe Law Camp, which were formative experiences in her legal education. She articled with the Toronto District School Board and began her legal career as a Labour Relations Advisor to the Board.
In 2022, Evaleen entered private practice. She now practices primarily in labour, employment, immigration and refugee law. She regularly uses the critical thinking and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills she developed in KI to support and advocate for her clients.