Biography
Serwaah Frimpong is an Associate Lawyer at Esna Law PC, a Toronto-based law firm focused exclusively on Canadian immigration, refugee, and citizenship law.
Serwaah brings a trauma-informed approach to her work, shaped by years of advocacy for survivors of gender-based violence, including research and policy work for the public inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass casualty. She also has international legal experience in Africa and South Asia, and joined Esna Law in 2023.
Serwaah's practice includes
- Complex litigation: Immigration litigation in the Federal Court and before the Immigration and Refugee Board.
- Inadmissibility and procedural fairness: Responses to procedural fairness letters and inadmissibility findings.
- Humanitarian applications: Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications.
- Refugee claims and appeals: Representation of refugee claimants, including on appeal.
- Temporary residence: Temporary resident applications.
Education & bar admission
- Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School (2017)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), McGill University (2013)
- Called to the Ontario Bar in 2018
- Exclusively practises immigration and refugee law
Community & professional involvement
- Member, Canadian Bar Association and Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers
Beyond the office
Serwaah enjoys creative arts such as painting and quilting.
Publications, talks & media
Talks
- Panellist, "Lessons Learned from the Nova Scotia Mass Casualty: Reflections from the Commission and Community," Learning Network, Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, Western University, June 1, 2023.
