Biography
Kimia is currently an articled student at Guild Yule LLP and completed her Juris Doctor degree at Thompson Rivers University, where she was placed on the Faculty of Law Dean’s List for 2023. While in law school, Kimia and her teammate won the 2023 National Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Law Moot. She was also the recipient of Dean’s Course Prizes for Real Estate Law and the Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Law Moot.
Kimia previously earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Alberta, graduating with distinction. During law school, she worked as a legal research analyst for Thomson Reuters Westlaw and as a teaching assistant for Community Lawyering. She volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada and served as a student clinician with the TRU Community Legal Clinic, where she provided legal support to underrepresented groups.
Outside of law, Kimia enjoys hiking, travelling, and trying new brunch places.