Practiced law with Access Law Group, 30+ years. Retired in 2023.
Ontario Bar: Called in 1991.
BC Bar: Called in 1993.
Recognized as an expert on disability trusts by the BC Supreme Court.
In 2016, awarded a Doctor of Laws from the University of the Fraser Valley for work in promoting people with disabilities in the legal profession.
Community Service Award (2002), Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch – based on community involvement.
Law Society of BC, Equity & Diversity Committee: Member
Law Society of BC, Disability Advisory Committee: Chair (1996-2006). Oversaw two major projects to facilitate a more accessible legal profession.
Canadian Bar Association – National Equality Committee: Member (2002-2006)
Canadian Bar Association-BC, Legal Research Section: Treasurer (1996-1999)
Canadian National Disabled Cycling Team: Competed in 1986 World Games in Gits, Belgium, 1987 Can Am Games in Hempstead (NY), 1988 Seoul Paralympics, 1990 World Games in Assen, Holland, and the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona.
Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sport Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2009.
Manitoba Sport Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2022.
Theatre Terrific Society – President (1998-2000), Director (2001-2004)
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network – Director (2001 -2005). Seminar leader, annually providing 20-30 estate planning seminars to parents of children with disabilities. (1999-2021)
Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association: National President (1990 – 1993). International Representative (1991-1995)
Queen’s University: (1986-1989) Alma Mater Society Judicial Committee; Vice President, Queen’s Law Students Society; Law ’89 Representative – Queen’s Law School Faculty Board; Queen’s Law Journal staff.
First responder license
Volunteer sports trainer (high school/university level) in Manitoba.
Volunteer for Vancouver Fire Rescue’s Neighbourhood Emergency Assistance Team.
Speaking role in the feature-length film Boundaries (2018), with Christopher Plummer, Christopher Lloyd, Vera Farmiga, and Peter Fonda.
VECTOR: Volunteering with Vancouver’s emergency radio organization since 2016.
Coast Foundation – Trust Program: Legal advisor
BC Sports Medicine Council: Legal advisor
Public speaking: Lecture at the University of BC, Langara College, Sprott-Shaw College, the West Coast School of Massage, and community group audiences on disability awareness, positivism, and humour.
Neil Squire Foundation, Mentoring Program – (1996 – 1998) Visit various high schools in the BC Lower Mainland, motivating high school students with disabilities to “Stay in School”.
