The OG Story
The OCI Guides are founded by Jesse and Ave, two former Bay Street lawyers with two separate journeys into the legal profession. Despite their differences, both Jesse and Ave have come across the many challenges that law students face throughout the legal recruiting process, including feeling overwhelmed with the initial application phase, uninformed of best networking practices, surprised as to the lack of interview preparation, stressed when scrutinizing over each email, dejected when being let down by a desirable firm and of course, anxious when contemplating the all important “you are my first choice”. Now, they have established this company to assist law students with the navigation of the legal recruit. The OCI Guides know how difficult it is to get a job in the legal profession and are here to guide you each and every step of the way.
Why Choose Us?
The OGs met as work colleagues in the summer of 2017. Having been involved in the recruitment process from the perspective of an applicant, articling student and lawyer, Ave and Jesse have gained invaluable experience on how to help students best present themselves to recruiters, lawyers, and student committee members. More importantly, they come with a fresh perspective that is authentic, unbiased, unfiltered and honest. Ave and Jesse have the experience to assist you in achieving your professional goals and are available to provide guidance and insight at your convenience. After the OGs left private practice, they decided to form this company with one goal in mind:
“Help law students stand out, achieve their goals and find their right fit”
Meet The OCI Guides
Jesse Tepperman
Jesse is currently an Associate Principal at the Bedford Consulting Group, one of North America’s largest privately held executive recruitment firms. Prior to joining Bedford, Jesse served as the Director of Business & Legal Affairs for Boat Rocker Media, a global entertainment company that creates, produces, and distributes premium content for brands for all platforms. Jesse began his career as an associate in the Corporate Group at a Bay Street law firm in Toronto where his practice focused on corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture financing transactions involving both private and public companies.
Jesse graduated as the first student from the combined Dual Canadian and American JD/ MBA Program between the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit Mercy. During his time at Windsor Law, Jesse worked in the Career Services office acting as an advisor responsible for assisting students with all things related to recruitment. Prior to studying law, Jesse graduated from McGill University, where he specialized in Judaic Studies.
Ave Bross
Ave is currently working as the Director of Investor Relations for Brossland Investments Inc., a real estate investment company that invests in Multi-family developments and value-add opportunities across North America. Prior to occupying such role, Ave summered, articled and worked as an associate at a Bay Street law firm in Toronto. Ave’s legal practice focused on all aspects of commercial real estate including project development, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing and secured lending. In addition to commercial real estate, Ave also practiced in the area of sports and entertainment law.
Ave graduated from the J.D. program at Queen’s University. During his time at Queen’s, Ave served as the Vice President of the Queen’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society and as an Assistant Coach for the Queen’s Men’s Varsity Basketball Team. Prior to studying law, Ave graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University. Ave is a four-year varsity athlete and served as the co-captain for the McGill Men’s Varsity Basketball Team.