2026/2027 Executive Board
For the 2026/2027 academic year, we’re thrilled to welcome a passionate and dedicated executive team, ready to support and empower the undergraduate members in reaching their goals. We’re looking forward to an incredible year ahead and can’t wait to see you at our events!
President
Chelsea ji
Chelsea is a fourth-year Law & Society student at the University of Calgary with a minor in Sociology. She is passionate about law, leadership, and making an impact within the student community. After serving as VP Outreach, she is excited to take on the role of President and continue creating opportunities for students pursuing legal careers! Her own interest in law comes from a fascination with the intersection of people, language, and their stories. She loves conversations that go a little deeper than surface level and is always curious to learn from different perspectives and experiences. Beyond the Pre-Law Society, Chelsea is actively involved in student leadership and has served as Co-President of the Chinese Students' Society, where she has frequently been involved in initiatives supporting community projects in Calgary's Chinatown.
Fun Fact: Chelsea has solo-traveled four times and believes some of life's best experiences happen when you step outside your comfort zone!
Co-President
Yasmine Yilmaz
Yasmine is a third-year Political Science student with a Law & Society minor from Chestermere, Alberta. She is passionate about advocacy, policy, and the intersection between law and society. She is absolutely thrilled to be serving as VP External for the UofC Pre-Law Society this year and moving throughout her journey at the University of Calgary. Beyond her involvement with the UofCPLS Yasmine is an active member of the UN Fellowship where she continues to build on her legal research while advocating for victims of domestic violence. As VP External, she is eager to connect students with professionals all across Canada's legal network and help expand their reach.
Fun Fact: She is (very) distantly related to the Ottomans—so diplomacy might just run in the blood!
VP Events
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To be determined.
Fun Fact: TBD.
Vp Fundraising
Keirstyn chartrand
Keirstyn is a 4th year student completing her undergraduate degree this year with a major in Law and Society and a minor in Sociology. Keirstyn is passionate about learning about people, the law and everything in between. Keirstyn enjoys fashion, cooking, traveling and anything creative. With this being said, Keirstyn is working hard towards attending law school where she sees herself heading into a career in IP law where she can assist others in protecting their creative works and ideas. Keirstyn is excited to be a part of the University of Calgary’s Pre-Law Society for her second year as VP of Fundraising and looks forward to hosting more fundraisers and events where she and the team can engage with new and existing members.
Fun fact: Other than attending law school, Keirstyn’s biggest goal is to move abroad for a few years and explore even more!
VP Finance
Sophia Reyes
Sophia is a Political Science student from Taber, Alberta, and this is her first year serving as VP Finance. She has a special interest in politics and Albertan energy and hopes to continue her education at the UofC Faculty of Law upon graduation. Prior to university, she served as a member of Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ Youth Council and volunteered for various community initiatives back home. Now, she volunteers for the Pro-Bono Law Association of Alberta and other Calgary-based charities and works part-time. She is beyond excited to make insights into law more accessible to undergraduate students and looks forward to working with her executive team, club members and legal professionals this year. Besides her academic pursuits, she loves to read, run, hike, and travel.
Fun fact: She doesn’t love shin splints, but shin splints love her!
VP Marketing
Pearl Pratico
Pearl is a third-year Law & Society major with a minor in Business at the University of Calgary. Ecstatic to assist the UofCPLS as VP of Marketing, she hopes to connect with like-minded students and help bridge the gap between the UofC undergraduate community and the greater legal field. Pearl is passionate about legal advocacy and strives to enact real-world change to improve the livelihood of individuals in marginalized communities. Outside of UofCPLS, Pearl has been involved in various non-profit projects and loves to be creative through her lifelong passion for dance and creating choreography. Pearl also enjoys spending time outside skiing and hiking, as well as discovering new restaurants to try. As VP of Marketing, Pearl is thrilled to expand UofCPLS’ message and is excited to see where this club goes.
Fun Fact: Pearl loves a good spin class!
VP Communications
Olivia Swain
Olivia is a fourth-year Political Science student with a minor in Law and Society at the University of Calgary. She is from Airdrie, Alberta, and this is her second year acting as VP of Communications. Outside of her academics, she works with a non-profit organization dedicated to helping vulnerable youth. Olivia hopes to one day pursue a career in Family Law and to continue to make a positive impact on the lives of adolescents. In her spare time, she snowboards in the Rocky Mountains, rides motorcycles, and coaches minor hockey. She loves anything contributing to community involvement and often volunteers at many local organizations. She is excited to connect and engage with legal professionals and diverse individuals with an interest in justice and the field of law.
Fun Fact: Olivia completed all her grade school education in French!
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