Kareem Ibrahim Law
Helping you navigate complex immigration processes.
Office Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday, Eastern Standard Time) for calls. Messages via WhatsApp are ideal and legal advice is free.
Bayley Esteves
(she/her)
Law Clerk
Bayley graduated with a Legal Studies and Sociology degree from the University of Waterloo and has been working in collaboration with various immigration lawyers based in Toronto ever since.
Being a first generation Canadian, Bayley is passionate about immigration and refugee work, she enjoys connecting with our clients and helping them along their journey of gaining status in Canada. Given the experiences and difficulties her family faced leaving their home countries to immigrate to Canada, she wishes to use her position to lessen feelings of stress and uncertainty during the immigration process. Bayley speaks French and English and operates remotely.
When Bayley isn’t working, she enjoys being active in nature and immersing herself in different cultures through food, music and travel.
Josie Teed
(she/her)
Law Clerk
Josie has been working with Canadian immigration lawyers for over five years. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from McGill University in cultural studies and art history, and a master’s degree from Concordia University in creative writing.
Josie is a passionate storyteller and is dedicated to ensuring her clients’ stories are heard and understood. She is a published author of creative nonfiction and fiction, and enjoys using her skills as a writer to help resolve complex immigration matters.
When she isn’t writing or working in immigration, Josie enjoys spending time with her cat, going to the movies and reading books of all kinds.
Kareem Ibrahim
(they/them)
Managing Lawyer
Born and raised on stolen Algonquin territory, Kareem exclusively practices refugee and immigration law.
During their time at UBC’s Peter A. Allard School of Law, Kareem was the Valedictorian of their class, the recipient of the inaugural Honourable Donna J. Martinson Access to Justice Award, and a two-time recipient of the Law Foundation of BC Public Interest Award. Prior to that, Kareem earned their Bachelor of Arts from McGill University, where they majored in International Development and minored in French Language and Literature.
Kareem offers services in English, French, and Spanish and operates remotely – all meetings take place via videoconference. Kareem also provides free legal advice to anyone in need.
Kareem is currently a member of the Refugee Lawyers Association of Ontario (RLA) and the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL).
Keara-Lynn Douglas
(she/her)
Law Clerk
Keara-Lynn is currently pursuing both a law degree at Swansea University in Wales, UK, and a degree in political studies at Trent University in Canada. An avid traveler, she finds inspiration in diverse cultures and perspectives around the world. This passion for exploration not only enriches her understanding of global issues but also enhances her ability to identify with clients from all walks of life.
With a particular interest in immigration law, Keara-Lynn feels privileged to be part of the team at Kareem Ibrahim Law firm. Her values align closely with those of the firm: diversity and inclusion, a client-centred approach, integrity, and compassion. Leveraging her ongoing education, travel experiences, and unwavering commitment to fairness, Keara-Lynn is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support to clients navigating the complexities of immigration law.
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