About
The Team
Natalia Pawlowski
Associate Lawyer
Natalia graduated from McMaster University in 2019 with an honors degree in Political Science and a specialization in Public Law. Knowing from an early age that she was passionate about criminal defence, the next step for Natalia was to attend Osgoode Hall Law School, where she would take part in the Criminal Law Intensive Program, after focusing her studies almost exclusively on Criminal and Public Law. Through her placements in the Criminal Law Intensive, Natalia would gain comprehensive experience in assisting defence counsel through a serious, multi-month homicide trial. This opportunity reinforced her passion for Criminal Defence, and has assisted her greatly in understanding the needs of the client at every step of the legal process. In addition to her interests in criminal defence, Natalia is also highly passionate about Charter Rights and is a stark advocate for government and police accountability.
Natalia feels a very strong connection to the Hamilton community, and is excited about practicing both in the city, and in the surrounding area. Natalia is also fluent in Polish, and is happy to provide services in both English and Polish, thereby ensuring that every client’s unique needs are met.
Natalia joined Collett Read in the summer of 2021 as a 2L student, and completed her articles in 2022. During her time as a student, Natalia has had the opportunity to be involved in the research and production of complex legal arguments and questions, organizing and analyzing evidence, and engaging and communicating with clients throughout every step of their legal proceedings.