Sorena Zahiri
Tel: 416-391-5279szahiri@babinbessnerspry.com
Experience
Sorena Zahiri joined Babin Bessner Spry as an associate in 2025. He first joined the firm as a summer student in 2023, and returned as an articling student after graduating from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2024.
While attending Osgoode Hall, Sorena worked as a caseworker at Parkdale Community Legal Services, one of Canada’s oldest and most respected legal aid clinics. Prior to law school, Sorena served as a Constituency Assistant to a Toronto City Councillor and as the Editor of a community newspaper in northwest Toronto. His diverse experiences also include interning at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, where he collaborated with Senior Export Advisors to help Ontario businesses expand internationally. Sorena also had the opportunity to work on the production team of his favourite Canadian current affairs program, The Agenda with Steve Paikin, as an Editorial Intern.
Sorena holds a B.A. (Hons.) with a double major in Political Science and African Studies from York University, and an M.A. from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto.
In his free time, Sorena enjoys playing soccer, exploring Toronto’s vibrant food scene, and spending time with family and friends.
Affiliations and Education
Professional Affiliations:
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- The Advocates' Society
- Toronto Lawyers' Association
Bar Admission:
- Ontario, 2025
Education:
- Osgoode Hall Law School, J.D. (2024)
- Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, M.G.A. (2020)
- York University, B.A. (Hons.) (2017)
