Sina (she/her) is a J.D. candidate at the University of Victoria pursuing the concentration in environmental law and sustainability. She is interested in climate litigation and environmental constitutional law.

Sina received her B.A. from the University of Victoria in Environmental Studies and Sociology. She worked in the field of Environmental Sociology and has spoken at multiple conferences and events through her involvement with local non-profit organizations and well-established connections in her hometown in the Comox Valley. Sina is also the current co-president of the UVic Environmental Law Club and sits on the UVic Environmental Law Centre Board. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Ben Barnes (he/him) is a J.I.D./J.D. candidate at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law with a broad interest in public law matters. He holds a Master of Public Administration where his capstone report focused on improving relations between Indigenous Peoples and local governments. Ben’s prior legal experiences include working with Carvello Law as a summer student drafting and revising legal materials on municipal and administrative legal issues, and participating in the B.C. Law Schools Competitive Moot and Denton’s Negotiation Competition.

Ben has over a decade of experience working with public sector actors, including several federal and provincial public service positions. He has also volunteered in several organizations including as Pro Bono Students Canada volunteer with the Upper Skeena Counselling and Legal Assistance Society, Advocacy Lead of the Victoria Pride Society, President of the Universities’ Model Parliament Society of British Columbia, and member of the Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

In his off-time, Ben enjoys exploring new places, watching engaging films, and playing board games with friends.

Sean (he/him) is a J.D. candidate at the University of Victoria, pursuing the Concentration in Environmental Law & Sustainability. Sean is interested in public-interest environmental law, Aboriginal law, and constitutional law.

Sean received an Honours B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Victoria, focusing on philosophy of law. He came to law after an 11-year IT career in the private and public sectors, including a senior role in the BC Public Service. His volunteer experience includes work for RAVEN Trust and legal observation in Victoria on Lekwungen (Songhees & Esquimalt) territory. An avid mountaineer, trail runner, and cyclist, Sean is passionate about using the power of law to protect the living world we all call home.

• 4th Place in 2023 Issac Moot
• Fall 2022 CELL Cohort

Katrina (she/her) is a J.D. candidate at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law with interests in criminal law, disability justice, and environmental litigation. Most recently, Katrina worked in Whitehorse, YK with the Public Prosecution Service and will clerk with the Supreme Court of British Columbia in 2025.  

She holds a BA from University of Toronto in Critical Equity Studies and Ethics and a diploma in Theatre Arts from Langara College. Prior to law, Katrina worked as theatre director and creator across Canada. Her passions include gardening, thrifting, and walking her beloved dog Joe.

Patrick is a J.D. candidate at the University of Victoria, Faculty of Law. He is passionate about public interest environmental law as well as criminal justice reform. Patrick has a B.A. from University of California, Davis, and has legal experience in both Canada and the United States. Upon graduation, he will be clerking at the BC Supreme Court in Vancouver. In his spare time, he can be found backpacking, woodworking, baking, or running with his dog.