My Professional Profile
- 2015-current: Founder and Owner of GJA Auto Dealer Compliance Practice and GTA Dealers Association
- 2003-current: Founder and Owner of GJA Tech & Outsourcing Counsel
- 2001-2003: McMillan Partner and Chair of Tech Practice
- 2000-2001: Shaw Pittman Of Counsel and L.A. Office Co-Founder
- 1998-2000: Accenture (Canada) Lead In-House Counsel
- 1996-1998: SHL SystemHouse In-House Counsel
- 1994-1995: Fasken Corporate-Commercial Associate
- 1994: Called to the Ontario Bar
- 1993: Fasken Articling Student
- 1991: Graduated from McGill Law School (B.C.L. & LL.B.)
My Practice Areas
- Technology Transactions and Agreements
- Auto Dealer Compliance and Defence
- Custom Contract Drafting and Revisions
- Family Law Research and Drafting (Forms & Facta) (Available to Family Law Lawyers Only)
- Pro Bono Services
My Client Service Philosophy
- Fast response times to e-mails, texts and phone calls
- Concise, responsive and organized e-mail responses
- Always prepared and punctual
- Clear, concise and non-legalese drafting
- Bay-Street / Wall Street quality legal work at a fraction of the cost
My Communication Style and WORK approach
- I am direct (but polite), clear and concise
- I am efficient and effective when I lead or "second-chair" transactions
- I am a master negotiator and closer of deals
- I am a good mentor to and teacher of young lawyers
- I approach difficult issues and people with humility and respect
- I am not scared to be an advocate for a just cause, including standing up to Internet trolls, governmental authorities and judges
Contact Me
If you have any questions about my professional profile, my client service philosophy or my work approach, please contact me using the envelope link below.