Alexandra Youssef

Criminal defence lawyer at Gorham Vandebeek LLP

[Nathan Gorham @gorhamlaw]

Jennifer Pan just won at the @SCC_eng. Amazing work by her appellate counsel @SDiGiuseppeLaw! At @BreanaVandebeek and I spoke to Jennifer and we are gearing up for the re-trial. There will be new evidence and a challenge to the very un-Canadian police commentary on @netflix.

[Michael Lacy @crimlacy]

Trial judges should avoid stereotpyical reasoning about sexual activity when evaluating plausibility of consent: https://t.co/QYCDCZsmoQ & once again the Pro-Bono Duty Counsel program @ONCA_en shines with @BreanaVandebeek correcting the injustice

[Hussein Aly @Hussein__Aly]

Excellent work by @Humza_AH
Gun charges tossed after Toronto jail guards ‘cover up’ pepper-spray incident — despite video evidence https://t.co/WoYnjsoK56 via @torontostar

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

A really wonderful firm to work with and you’ll get the best experience you could ask for!

[Nathan Gorham @gorhamlaw]

We are looking for two new associates in our Atlantic Canada office. This is an opportunity to be involved with important and interesting criminal trial and appeal litigation. Salaries are negotiable. We intend to interview on a rolling basis. Applications to [email protected]

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

@leannaseet Thank you Leanna!

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

Officially a lawyer! So happy to finally be a member of the criminal defence bar! Thankful for everyone who helped get me here.

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

@chrisrudnicki_ Thanks Chris!!

[Nathan Gorham @gorhamlaw]

1/ This raises important questions about forensic pathology evidence in Canada. Personally, I have had three of these cases in recent years. How many others have gone undetected?

[Rachel Mendleson @rachelmendleson]

EXCLUSIVE: Late last month, I was in Brampton court to cover a pre-trial hearing in a high-profile child homicide case. I thought I wouldn't be able to report on what happened for months, because of the pub ban on jury trials. Then the case fell apart. https://t.co/b6lFtJoRPe

[Mr. Toronto Lawyer @selwynpieters]

Last week I got to share a Courtroom at the Brampton Courthouse with @gorhamlaw, @BreanaVandebeek @_RickFrank @amyousseflaw and my articling students. It was a dream team that did amazings things for the confidence of our criminal justice system.

[WiCCD Women In Canadian Criminal Defence @WiCCD_Canada]

WiCCD members were grateful to be included as mentors and mooters in this inaugural Rosenberg Moot.

A wonderful experience for all concerned.

Our profound thanks to the @ONCA_en for hosting the program.

https://t.co/iC7pZ6FcZ1

[WiCCD Women In Canadian Criminal Defence @WiCCD_Canada]

We are thrilled to add @tonya_ck to our FYN series guests today! This interview is full of real talk but yet also loads of optimism and enthusiasm for criminal defence work!

Grab a coffee and a tune in!!

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

The dogs of @gorhamvandebeek are back at it again for a Faint Hope jury trial in Hamilton, Ontario. @BreanaVandebeek

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

The Supreme Court finds the mandatory and lifetime registration on the sex offender registry unconstitutional. Read our plain-language summary here: https://t.co/ZnQsRCpUOJ #Charter #criminallaw #cdnlaw

[Breana Vandebeek @BreanaVandebeek]

Had a great week running a murder prelim in Pembrook, Ontario, with my law partner @gorhamlaw, my superstar articling student @amyousseflaw and our furry firm members Gancho, Gucci, Frankie and Fendi. I’m lucky to have such a fun practice!

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

Yesterday a jury gave a deserving client a second chance by terminating his 25year parole ineligibility period after spending 17+ years in jail. My amazing principal @BreanaVandebeek put me on the file with her on my first day with the firm over two years ago. Best feeling ever!

[Breana Vandebeek @BreanaVandebeek]

Great first day with two amazing up and coming female lawyers!! Looking forward to all the great things they accomplish @laurenlamlaw @amyousseflaw @WICCD_Canada

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

The SCC finds unconstitutional the section of the Criminal Code that permits consecutive parole ineligibility periods of 25 years in cases involving multiple first degree murders. Read our plain-language summary here: https://t.co/aBsZrRHBkS #criminallaw #Charter

[Alexandra Youssef @amyousseflaw]

So exciting to watch one of my mentors @BreanaVandebeek make submissions at the SCC today! It’s always a pleasure helping her prepare for hearings, but it’s extra special when it’s in front of Canada’s highest court

[Supreme Court of Canada @SCC_eng]

Appeal judgment rendered today #SCCAppeal https://t.co/jyjIm6ou8M