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ProfileChristopher HorkinsChris Horkins is a 2011 – 2012 articling student at Cassels Brock. He joined the firm as a summer student in 2010. Chris graduated in 2011 with a J.D. from Queen’s University Faculty of Law. He previously obtained a B.A. (Honours) at Queen’s in English Language and Literature and Political Studies. Chris was a recipient of several prizes at Queen’s Law including the Canada Law Book Company Prize in Torts, the Samworth Advocacy Prize and the Dennis Marshall Contribution Award. In fall 2010, Chris spent a term studying abroad at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen law school in the Netherlands. Chris was an active participant in the competitive mooting program while in law school. He represented Queen’s as a member of the First Year International Law Moot team in 2009 and the Wilson Moot team in 2010, which finished second-place overall. Chris also volunteered at the Queen’s Legal Aid clinic and was recognized for his achievements as a first year caseworker with the MacDougall-Watson Memorial Award in 2009. Chris has been politically engaged since high school, volunteering for several provincial and federal campaigns. In 2008-2009, Chris was one of the final six contestants on CBC’s “Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister.” Prior to working at Cassels Brock, Chris worked for many summers as a counselor and director at an overnight camp in the Kawarthas. In this job, he led several wilderness trips to places including Algonquin Park and New York state’s Andirondack mountains. Chris is an avid guitar player, mediocre golfer and devoted follower of Canadian musicians and authors. Chris looks forward to gaining experience in the Financial Services, Advocacy and Securities Groups during his articles. |