05/28/2026
As May comes to a close, we’re excited to welcome and welcome back a great group of students to RDM:
Suman Benipal (right): first joined us as a summer student and has now returned to article with the firm after completing her JD at Thompson Rivers University. During law school, Suman was heavily involved in access to justice initiatives, including with the South Asian Legal Clinic of BC, Pro Bono Students Canada and the Law Students’ Legal Advice Program. Originally from the Lower Mainland, she’s excited to be back and continuing to build her career in the community.
Lauren Bristow (centre): joins us as a Summer Student after completing her second year at Queen's University. Lauren previously completed an Honours degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Queen’s and recently made the move back to the Fraser Valley with her family. We’re glad to have her spending the summer with us and introducing her to practice in the Valley.
Rachel Hazelton (left): has returned as a Summer Student after previously spending years with RDM in a variety of roles, including as a paralegal and team lead in our Commercial Lending group. We’re thrilled to have her back with us again this summer after completing her first year of law school at Thompson Rivers University.
Gurneet Sidhu (not pictured, but here in spirit): first joined RDM as a summer student in 2025 and has now completed her JD at the University of Ottawa. She is currently completing PLTC and will officially return to article with the firm later this summer. Born and raised in Abbotsford, Gurneet is excited to begin her legal career in the community she calls home.
It’s such a privilege to work alongside students at this stage of their careers. This group is thoughtful, driven and genuinely enjoyable to be around!
