With both in-house and private practice experience, Joel has a wealth of legal and business knowledge that he brings into all his work. This includes acting as a liaison, communicating with other legal counsel, internal and external financial and tax advisors, sales teams and executive teams. Joel is familiar with integrating himself into his client’s business to ensure the team at large is working toward a common goal.

With expertise in corporate, commercial and entertainment law, Joel is an excellent resource when it comes to contract negotiation. He is also well-versed in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Joel has a history of assisting clients with their legal compliance and risk mitigation, ensuring his clients’ businesses can grow and develop without unnecessary vulnerabilities. Joel also provides strategic counsel on ​intellectual property and data privacy. 

Education: 

Osgoode Hall (LL.M.) 2003​

University of British Columbia (LL.B) 1995​

McGill University (B. Comm) 1992