Lory Zakarian, LL.B., JD, is a skilled and passionate criminal and penal lawyer. Since 2019, she has been practicing in criminal law and providing dedicated criminal defense services. Before entering private practice, Me Zakarian gained valuable experience as an articling student and as a clerk at the Quebec Court of Appeal in Montreal.
She earned her law degree and holds both a Juris Doctor (JD) in Common Law Studies and a Bachelor of Civil Law from the Université de Sherbrooke, obtained between 2015-2016 and 2013-2016, respectively.
Beyond her professional work, Me Zakarian has been deeply involved in volunteer initiatives. She contributed to the Legal Information Center in Concordia University from September 2015 to May 2016, assisting in drafting legal information pamphlets and making legal concepts more accessible to students. These experiences have helped her develop strong skills in client service, teamwork, and public speaking.
Fluent in French, English, and Armenian, Me Zakarian is committed to responding to the needs of the clientele. Her professional and academic achievements, combined with her community involvement, reflect her dedication to justice.
Facing Criminal Charges in Montreal? Contact Lory Zakarian!
Professional experience
Criminal and penal lawyer
Lory Zakarian Lawyer · Self-employed
Jun 2019 – Present
Criminal and penal lawyer
El-Haddad lawyers
Mar 2020 – Present
Articling Student
Lawyers Montreal
Dec 2018 – Jun 2019
Clerk
Quebec Court of Appeal
Sep 2018 – Dec 2018
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Volunteer for the Legal Information Centre
Concordia Student Union
Sep 2015 – May 2016
Write legal information pamphlets about collection agencies, cycling traffic regulations and Small Claims Court;
Maintain initial interviews and follow-up meetings;
Target clients’ legal issues;
Popularize legal information and transmit the results to students.
Education
Quebec Bar School
Licentiate in Law
2016
University of Sherbrooke
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Common Law Studies
2015 – 2016
University of Sherbrooke
Bachelor of Civil Law
2013 – 2016
Marianopolis College
Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in Social Sciences, Business Profile
2011 – 2013
Activities and Societies: Diploma with distinction, Certificate in Law, Society and Justice, Executive Member of the Armenian Students Association of Marianopolis (ASA), Green Team, Debate Club