Darlene was called to the bar in 2022 after completing the Law Practice Program (LPP). Darlene fulfilled the work placement component of the LPP at a reputable law firm in Vaughan, Ontario, where, after being called to the bar, she continued to practice civil litigation as an Associate Lawyer.
Prior to being called to the bar, Darlene graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) with a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Accounting and Finance in 2018. Thereafter, Darlene graduated with a First Class Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Leeds in 2020, after which, she completed her National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) examinations and obtained her Certificate of Qualification in 2021. Darlene also received her Master of Laws (LLM) with a specialization in International Business Law from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2021.
In her spare time, Darlene writes blogs on various topics and mentors law students. She also enjoys traveling, playing the piano, and spending time with her family.