Lawson summered with the firm in 2025. He recently completed his second year at Western University’s Faculty of Law. He holds an Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey Business School at Western University, where he graduated in the top 10 per cent of his class. At law school, Lawson participated in several moots and is actively involved with Richmond Capital Partners, one of Western’s leading investment clubs. He is also a member of the Western varsity tennis team, serving as captain for the past three years and helping the team win a national championship. Prior to law school, Lawson worked at a mid-market investment banking firm in Denver, Colorado, where he advised on sell-side M&A transactions ranging in value from US$40 million to US$100 million. He also worked at an investment and financial advisory firm in Toronto, where he assisted clients with their investment portfolios. Outside of school and work, Lawson enjoys travelling, playing sports, volunteering at his local tennis club and supporting a charitable foundation through his roles on the audit and impact investment committees.