Introducing Owain Davies

Hello! My name is Owain Davies, and I am a Project Leader in OJEN’s Educator Support Department. 

My interest in law began in high school. In Grade 11, my class participated in a mock trial, with a practicing lawyer serving as the judge. I was immediately captivated by the experience and, so, my passion for legal advocacy was founded. The lawyer who participated in the mock trial encouraged me afterwards to consider a legal career, and that experience has continued to stay with me ever since. 

After high school, I attended Wilfrid Laurier University, where I studied political science as part of the inaugural Laurier-Sussex partnership program. During the six-year program, I spent three years studying law at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Living and studying abroad was a transformative experience that broadened my perspective and strengthened my desire to enact positive change through law. 

Following my studies, I completed the licensing process to become a lawyer in Ontario and articled at a criminal defence firm in downtown Toronto. During that time, I appeared in courthouses across the province and gained firsthand experience with the justice system. I found myself particularly drawn to working with youth and spent significant time interacting with the Toronto Youth Justice Centre. 

One of the lessons I learned early in my legal career is that the justice system can be daunting for those who have little experience with it. This is especially true for young people. What stood out to me at the Youth Justice Centre was the emphasis on support, guidance, and access to resources that helped youth navigate difficult circumstances and move forward in a positive direction. 

Following my articling experience, I was called to the bar in Ontario in 2025. 

My educational and professional experiences helped shape my passion for advocacy and access to justice, which ultimately led me to OJEN. I was drawn to OJEN’s commitment to helping young people better understand the law, the justice system, and their rights and responsibilities as citizens. It is incredibly rewarding to be part of the work that we do here. Working directly with educators, legal professionals, and community partners to make legal education accessible and engaging for students in Ontario is empowering. 

In my current role, I help coordinate many of OJEN’s educational programs, including classroom speaker events and courthouse visits. I am also leading the Fall 2026 Charter Challenge, which gives teams of students the opportunity to analyze legal issues, research case law, and draft facta. 

I am excited to continue working alongside OJEN’s dedicated team and to support the educators who bring these valuable learning opportunities into their classrooms each year.