William Denham
Lawyer

Assistant Information
Sacha Van Loon 613-565-2292 x. 213 svanloon@plaideurs.ca
Biography
William obtained his J.D. at the University of Ottawa in the French common law program.
While completing his studies, William completed an internship with a business oriented sole practitioner in Toronto and volunteered with in-house counsel at the Montfort Hospital. He also worked for the federal government within the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada department where he worked on updating and refining departmental security guidelines.
Prior to entering law school, William completed a Bachelor of Social Science with Honours and a specialization in criminology with honours from the University of Ottawa. During his undergraduate studies, he competed in the Central Canada Hockey League, a junior hockey league operating in eastern Ontario.
William is originally from Ottawa, ON, and is fluently bilingual in both French and English. When not in the office, William enjoys staying active while running, golfing, and playing hockey with friends.
Admission to the bar
Ontario (2023)
Education
J.D., University of Ottawa, 2022
B. Soc.Sc., University of Ottawa, 2019 (Cum Laude)
Professional Affiliations
- County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA)
- L’association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO)
News & Blog

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