Moustarah & Company congratulates Sunam Jassar on being called to the Alberta Bar. Sunam was an important part of our team during her time with the firm, and while we were proud to see her begin her legal career, we were also sorry to see her leave to pursue her next goal: medical school.
Congratulations, Sunam!
Moustarah & Company is proud to congratulate Sunam Jassar on becoming a lawyer and being called to the Alberta Bar.
Sunam was called to the Alberta Bar on July 13, 2020, following the completion of her articles with Moustarah & Company.
Being called to the bar is an important milestone for any law student. It represents the completion of a demanding period of legal education and practical training and marks the beginning of a lawyer’s professional career.
We were extremely happy to see Sunam reach this milestone and proud that Moustarah & Company was part of her journey into the legal profession.
From Summer Student to Alberta Lawyer
Sunam’s relationship with Moustarah & Company began before she became an articling student.
She joined the firm as a second-year summer student and subsequently returned to complete her articles with Moustarah & Company.
During her time with the firm, Sunam gained practical experience in a professional legal environment and worked alongside lawyers and staff at Moustarah & Company.
Her progression from summer student to articling student and ultimately to a lawyer was an achievement that our entire team was pleased to celebrate.
Read the earlier announcement about Sunam joining Moustarah & Company as an articling student.
Completing Her Articles at Moustarah & Company
Articling is an important stage in the transition from law school to legal practice in Alberta.
During an articling term, a law student has the opportunity to apply legal knowledge in a practical setting while working under the supervision and guidance of practicing lawyers.
For Moustarah & Company, working with articling students is also an opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of Alberta lawyers.
Sunam completed her articling year with the firm in 2020. We were pleased to have her as part of our team and were proud to see her successfully complete this important stage of her legal education.
A Bittersweet Farewell
Sunam’s call to the Alberta Bar was a particularly bittersweet occasion for our firm.
We were celebrating an important professional achievement, but at the same time we knew that Sunam would be leaving Moustarah & Company to pursue another ambitious goal.
Rather than immediately beginning a traditional legal career, Sunam decided to pursue a degree in medicine.
She would be attending medical school at the University of Saskatchewan.
While we were sad to see her leave the legal profession, even temporarily, we were excited for her and respected her decision to pursue a career in medicine.
Sunam’s Message to the Legal Community
Following her call to the Alberta Bar, Sunam shared a message of appreciation for the people who had supported her during her legal education and early professional career.
She expressed gratitude to Moustarah & Company and to the broader legal community for the experiences and opportunities she received during her time in the profession.
Sunam described her time in the legal profession as both challenging and rewarding and noted that she had learned values that she intended to carry with her into the next stage of her life.
She was proud to have been part of the legal profession and looked forward to beginning her medical studies.
From Law to Medicine
Sunam’s decision to pursue medicine represented an unusual and ambitious next step after completing her legal training.
The skills developed through legal education—including critical thinking, research, communication, analysis and problem-solving—can be valuable in many professional settings.
Although Sunam was leaving her legal career at that point to pursue medicine, the legal education and practical experience she gained remained an important part of her professional development.
We were excited to see where her next journey would take her.
Why We Are Proud of Sunam
At Moustarah & Company, we believe that professional development is about more than a person’s title or position.
Students and young professionals bring new perspectives, questions and ideas to a workplace. Working with them can benefit both the individual and the organization.
Sunam brought her own commitment and perspective to the firm during her time as a summer student and articling student.
Seeing someone who worked with our team reach the milestone of being called to the Alberta Bar was something we were proud to celebrate.
We were equally proud that she had the confidence to pursue an entirely different professional path.
Supporting the Next Generation of Professionals
Law firms have an important role to play in providing practical training opportunities for law students.
Classroom education provides the foundation for legal practice, while practical experience allows students to see how legal principles are applied in real professional environments.
Moustarah & Company has welcomed summer students and articling students as part of our commitment to developing future members of the legal profession.
Sunam’s time with our firm is one example of that experience.
We are pleased that her legal education and experience at Moustarah & Company formed part of her professional journey, even though her ultimate career path took her in another direction.
Our History of Working With Law Students
Sunam’s story is part of a broader history of students and young lawyers working with Moustarah & Company.
Our firm has welcomed students and articling students who have gone on to become members of the Alberta legal profession.
We believe these experiences are valuable not only for students but also for the lawyers who have the opportunity to teach, supervise and work alongside them.
Sunam’s Next Chapter
After being called to the Alberta Bar, Sunam began the next stage of her education at the University of Saskatchewan, pursuing medical studies.
Her decision demonstrated the importance of continuing to learn and being willing to pursue new challenges.
We were sorry to say goodbye to a valued member of our team, but we were also excited to see her begin this new chapter.
From everyone at Moustarah & Company: congratulations, Sunam!
A Message From Moustarah & Company
We would like to thank Sunam for the contribution she made to our firm during her time as a summer student and articling student.
We are grateful for the opportunity to have been part of her journey into the legal profession and proud to have watched her achieve the goal of becoming a member of the Alberta Bar.
Although her professional journey took an unexpected turn, we know that the determination and work ethic that helped her become a lawyer will serve her well in her future career.
We wish Sunam every success in medical school and in whatever comes next.
People Are an Important Part of Moustarah & Company
A law firm is more than its cases and legal files. The people who work together are an important part of the firm’s identity and culture.
Articles such as this one document the people who have been part of Moustarah & Company over the years and the milestones they have achieved.
We believe these stories are worth preserving because they provide a genuine record of the firm’s history and the people who have contributed to it.
About Moustarah & Company
Moustarah & Company is an Edmonton law firm focused primarily on personal injury law. Our lawyers represent individuals and families who have suffered injuries and help clients understand their legal rights and options.
The firm has served clients in Edmonton and throughout Alberta for many years.
In addition to serving clients, Moustarah & Company is committed to professional development, community involvement and contributing to the broader Edmonton community.
Contact Moustarah & Company
If you are looking for an Edmonton personal injury lawyer and would like to discuss your circumstances, contact Moustarah & Company to arrange a consultation.
Our team can discuss your situation, explain your legal options and help you understand the next steps.
About This Article
This article was originally published on July 17, 2020, following Sunam Jassar’s call to the Alberta Bar on July 13, 2020.
It has been expanded to provide additional context about Sunam’s time with Moustarah & Company, her progression from summer student to articling student to lawyer, and her decision to pursue medical education.
The article is a historical account of Sunam’s time with the firm and should not be interpreted as indicating that she is currently a lawyer or member of the Moustarah & Company team.