Laurent Faulkner Schilling
2025 First-Year Summer Class, Toronto
Law School
McGill UniversityEducation
University of British ColumbiaLaurent is drawn to the dynamic and strategic aspects of the transactions involved in corporate law, particularly emerging tech, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions.
Having completed a degree in honours philosophy, he prides himself on his ability to translate complex ideas into plain, accessible language – a skill which will be invaluable going forward.
Why did you choose to work with Davies?
I want to be the best lawyer I can be, and I believe Davies provides the best training and development to make that happen.
If you were not a lawyer, what career would you have chosen?
If I wasn’t pursuing law, I would likely be a philosophy professor. I am passionate about philosophy and would love to contribute to contemporary debates in metaphysics.
Aside from your studies, what else do you like to spend time doing?
I love playing volleyball, going to the gym and reading and writing philosophy. I’m a huge movie fanatic – particularly anything from Denis Villeneuve or Christopher Nolan. I also love all kinds of music and think contemporary compositions from Hans Zimmer and other composers are seriously underrated!