Before joining McKellar, Sumitra practiced personal injury law in Hamilton for 15 years. As counsel, she conducted jury and non-jury trials, as well as appeared at all levels of court in Ontario including FSCO hearings, the Ontario Court of Appeal and Divisional Court.
Her legal skills and client relations are integral to her work at McKellar. Having worked in civil litigation for her whole career she is excited to move into this different area of a personal injury settlement.
Sumitra grew up in Ottawa but has been in southern Ontario since moving to Guelph for her undergraduate degree in International Development. She enjoys playing soccer, watching movies and spending time with her husband and her three very active children.
EDUCATION, ACTIVITIES, AND MEMBERSHIPS
HBA, LLB, CSSC
2001: Bachelor of Arts, Honours, University of Guelph
2004: Winner Harrison Pensa LLP Contract Drafting Competition
2004: Bachelor of Laws, University of Western Ontario
2005: Called to the Ontario Bar
2022: Certified Structured Settlement Consultant (CSSC), University of Texas
Sumitra is a member of the Hamilton Law Association, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Canadian Bar Association