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Michel Castillo is a lawyer with 20+ years experience in civil litigation and dispute resolution.
Originally from Guatemala, Central America, Michel moved to Canada with his family in his teenage years. He earned a Bachelor Arts in History and Geography from Western University. He then earned his Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws in Commercial Law (LLM) from Cardiff University. Called to the Bar in Alberta in 1998, Michel represented clients at all levels of Alberta Courts and in the Federal Court. Called to the Bar in Ontario in 2004, Michel has continued to represent clients in all levels of Court in Ontario and before tribunals.
In addition to the practice of law, Michel is a part time instructor at triOS College in London, ON, teaching a number of courses to paralegal candidates. Michel is active in the business community as a member of The Entrepreneur Nation (2019) and past member of the London Chamber of Commerce (2012 – 2016). He also volunteers for a number of sport, business, and professional organizations including the Oakridge Optimist Soccer Club (2018-2019), Southend United Soccer Club (2013-2017) and the Middlesex Law Association Board of Trustees (2006-2009), in addition to other volunteer work for professional associations and organizations.