Matthew Taras
About Matthew Taras
Matthew Taras is a Teaching Assistant in Employment Law at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, with a diverse background in law, operations management, and project coordination. He has served in various roles, including Arbitral Proofreader and freelance writer, and is actively involved in his community as a board member of the Saskatoon Jewish Community.
Work at University of Saskatchewan
Matthew Taras currently serves as a Teaching Assistant in Employment Law at the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he worked as a Teaching Assistant for Collective Bargaining Agreements and Arbitration in 2020 for two months. His roles at the university reflect his involvement in legal education and support for students in understanding complex legal concepts.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Taras has an extensive educational background. He earned a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Saskatchewan from 2020 to 2023. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with High Honors and Great Distinction, specializing in Operations Management and Supervision, from the same university, completed between 2014 and 2018. Additionally, he studied History at the University of Calgary, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2006 to 2008, and briefly studied Accounting at Athabasca University.
Professional Experience
Matthew Taras has accumulated diverse professional experience. He has worked as an Arbitral Proofreader at Allen Ponak Consulting since 2018. His previous roles include Co-op Project Coordinator at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre in 2017, and a Summer Student at MLT Aikins LLP in 2021. He also served as a Human Resources Officer at the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation from 2019 to 2020, and as a Freelance Writer for Lancaster House Publishing in 2020.
Community Involvement
Matthew Taras is actively involved in his community. He serves as a Board member and Finance Committee member for the Saskatoon Jewish Community. Additionally, he contributes as the Editor-in-Chief of the Congregation Agudas Israel Bulletin, where he oversees content and publication efforts, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement and leadership.
Personal Interests
Matthew Taras has personal interests that include a strong passion for Formula 1 racing and 90's cars. He also embraces anachronistic technologies, such as typewriters, reflecting a unique appreciation for historical tools. Outside of his professional and community commitments, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and child.