Maheen
Arif

Maheen is an associate at Cowling Boissonneau LLP. She works on civil and commercial litigation, management-side labour and employment matters, and administrative proceedings, assisting from the early stages of a dispute through resolution.

Her work includes factual investigation, legal research, drafting and preparation for motions, hearings and settlement discussions.

Maheen earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and studied internationally at the University of Amsterdam. She was called to the Ontario Bar in 2026. During law school, she developed her advocacy skills through the University of Calgary Law Negotiation Club and was a member of the first-place team in the 2023 BLG Trial Competition. She also volunteered with Student Legal Assistance and Pro Bono Students Canada.

Before law school, Maheen obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Business from the University of Victoria. She previously worked in business strategy and growth, giving her experience with the operational and commercial considerations relevant to legal disputes.

Outside the office, Maheen enjoys skiing, travelling, Pilates and spending time with her ragdoll kitten, Indigo.