Zahra Nurmohamed
About Zahra Nurmohamed
Zahra Nurmohamed is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2014. Zahra Nurmohamed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Education: Carleton University, BA Honours, University of Windsor, LL.B., York University, Masters, Environmental Studies, and University of Detroit Mercy, JD, graduated 1999
Location: Toronto, ON
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