Kira Berkeley

Kira is head of AEL Advocacy's animal law division. She is also currently the Animal Law Research Associate at the University of Toronto (UofT), Faculty of Law.

Kira holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University in Toronto and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law in June 2020. During her academic journey, Kira actively contributed as an executive member of uOttawa's Animal Justice Association and interned in animal law at organizations and law firms, including Animal Justice, Breder Law (Vancouver), and Gartner & Associates Animal Law (Toronto). Kira served as an articling student and associate lawyer at OLLIP Professional Corporation, handling cases before the Trademarks Opposition Board, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal. Her commitment to pro-bono work during this time helped those in need access justice. Prior to working at UofT, Kira practiced law at Scott Law Group, where she launched the firm's animal law department.