Francesca Ghossein is a lawyer in the Labour and employment, and professional regulatory groups.
Francesca completed her articles with Field Law and before coming back as an associate, she clerked at the Alberta Court of Appeal, gaining valuable insight into the judicial decision-making process. She received her bilingual Common Law degree from the University of Ottawa and her Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology from the University of Alberta. During her law studies, she worked as a teaching assistant and a research assistant in the fields of public law and privacy law, as well as a researcher for the National Association for Women and the Law.
Outside the office
Francesca is passionate about advocating for women in her community and is currently the President of the YWCA Edmonton Board of Directors. Francesca enjoys figure skating, running, and boxing. She is a big foodie and enjoys trying new cuisine, and cooking for friends and family. She also enjoys learning new languages and is hoping to take up playing the piano again!
Association des juristes d'expression francaise de l'Alberta
Member
YWCA Edmonton
President
2023 - Present
YWCA Edmonton
Board Member
2020 - Present
uOttawa Law & Technology Student Society
President
2019 - Present
uOttawa Law & Technology Student Society
Vice President (Events)
2018 - Present
Campus Food Bank – University of Alberta
Board Member
2016 - 2017
The Landing Society: Gender and Sexual Diversity
Board Member
2016 - 2017
Alberta Public Interest Research Group
Board Member
2015 - 2016
Association des Universitaires de la Faculté Saint-Jean (AUFSJ)
Vice President Internal
2015 - 2016
World University Service of Canada
Co-president – Campus Saint-Jean Chapter
2014 - 2014
University of Alberta
Campus Saint-Jean ambassador
2014 - 2014