Dena Sharafdin

Articling Student

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Dena Sharafdin

An articling student at Torkin Manes, Dena is a recent graduate of Queen’s University, Faculty of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor. 

While at law school, Dena earned first place in the Criminal Law Club Moot and won Best Respondent Team in the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot. In her third year, Dena participated in a final mock trial for her Trial Advocacy class, winning Best Team. Dena also volunteered for Pro Bono Students Canada, providing free legal information to local organizations.

Prior to returning to Torkin Manes as an articling student, Dena summered at the firm. 

Credentials & Affiliations

  • Credentials
  • JD, Queen’s University, 2025
  • BSc, York University