Arshad Auckbarallee

B.A (Hons.), York University, 2016 

M.A., York University, 2018 

J.D., Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto Metropolitan University, 2023

Call to the Bar: Ontario, 2024

Prior to joining Goulart Workplace Lawyers, Arshad articled at a prominent full-service firm, where he assisted on employer advisory matters related to workplace policies, employment agreements, and terminations. He also gained broad exposure to corporate transactions and regulatory compliance.

Arshad graduated as part of the Inaugural Class of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, where he was the recipient of the Daoust Vukovich Award in Law for high academic achievement, and of the Dale H. Lastman Leadership Award. During his time in law school, Arshad was an active contributor to the law school community. His commitment to equity and diversity resulted in him founding two student associations for equity-seeking groups. He served as the Founding President of the Muslim Law Students’ Association, and as the Founding Vice-President of the South Asian Law Students’ Association. Further, Arshad volunteered with Pro Bono Students Canada, and served as a mentor for lower-year students. Before attaining his Juris Doctor degree, Arshad completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Law and Society, and a Master of Arts degree in Socio-Legal Studies, both from York University.

Arshad previously gained experience working in-house at RBC Insurance and at the Muslim Legal Support Centre, a non-profit organization that promotes fair treatment and access to justice for Muslims in Ontario through legal services, education, and advocacy. In his final year of law school, he completed a placement with the Ontario government’s Ministry of the Attorney General – Treasury Board Secretariat.

Committed to giving back to the communities in which he lives and works, Arshad mentors numerous law students and serves as an executive member of the Canadian Muslim Lawyers’ Association – Ontario Chapter. His dedication to community engagement led to his selection as a member of the Youth Council for two Members of Parliament in Mississauga.

Languages Spoken: English, French, Mauritian Creole