Crystal Pestano
About Crystal Pestano
Crystal Pestano is a Law Clerk with extensive experience in the legal field, having worked in various roles including Legal Assistant and Paralegal Intern. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies with a specialization in Human Rights and has been employed at Intact since 2021.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Crystal Pestano has been employed as a Law Clerk at Intact Financial Corporation since 2021. In this role, she applies her legal knowledge and skills to assist in various legal matters. Her responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting documents, and supporting the legal team in case preparation. This position allows her to utilize her background in legal studies and experience gained from previous roles in the legal field.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Crystal Pestano worked at several legal firms. She served as a Litigation Legal Assistant at Fasken for eight months in 2018. Following that, she worked as a Legal Assistant at TD Insurance for three years from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she was a Legal Assistant at Flaherty McCarthy LLP for four years, from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Paralegal Intern at HWY-LAW Paralegal Services Professional Corporation in 2013.
Education and Expertise
Crystal Pestano holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Legal Studies with a specialization in Human Rights from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, which she completed from 2008 to 2012. She also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Paralegal from Centennial College in 2013. Her education has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles and human rights, enhancing her capabilities in her legal career.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Crystal Pestano demonstrates proficiency in various legal and office software applications. She has a working knowledge of PC Law, a legal practice management software, and is skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additionally, she possesses strong computer research skills and is familiar with legal research platforms such as Westlaw Canada, Quicklaw, and CanLII, which are essential for effective legal research and analysis.
Early Career and Development
Crystal Pestano began her career in the customer service sector as a Sales Representative at TELUS, where she worked for seven years from 2007 to 2014. She also gained early legal experience as a Placement Student at the Ministry of Labour (Ontario) for three months in 2012. These roles contributed to her development of strong time management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, which are valuable in her legal career.