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After completing an Honours Degree in English and Philosophy from the University of Toronto in 1992, James Foord continued his studies at Queen’s University, where he obtained his Baccalaureate of Laws in 1996. James Foord has practiced criminal law since his call to the Ontario Bar in 1998. James Foord is a certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Specialist in Criminal Law. His practice is focussed primarily on criminal trial and appellate advocacy; however James also represents individuals who are charged with regulatory offences and represents professionals before their disciplinary tribunals. James frequently represents individuals on appeal, both from conviction and sentence. James Foord has taught Trial Advocacy at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, and regularly presents at Continuing Legal Education programs. James is a past President of the Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa and a former Trustee of the County of Carleton Law Association.
Justice Stuart Konyer graduated from the University of Ottawa law school in 1995. He then articled for the criminal defence firm of Barnes, Raganold in Ottawa and was called to the bar in 1997. He was a sole practitioner until 1999, when he joined with Sean May to form the firm of May & Konyer, where he practiced criminal law exclusively. Throughout his career as a lawyer, he served numerous positions on the executive of the Defence Counsel Association of Ottawa, including as President. He was appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice in 2014, and presides in his hometown of Lindsay.
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