Gordon Gilbert

Investigated allegations of theft, misappropriation, and professional misconduct within the Professional Regulation Division. Managed a portfolio of over 100 files, applying guidelines, acts, and case law to resolve complex financial misconduct cases.

Oversaw licensee complaints from initiation to escalation, applying the Rules of Professional Conduct and case law to allegations. Specialized in criminal and family law counsel, deciding outcomes subject to the Complaints Resolution Commissioner.

Acted as a Federal Crown Attorney, handling all drug prosecution matters and appearing daily before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. Managed federal files from judicial interim release through to trial.

Served as a Federal Crown Agent for drug prosecution matters, regularly appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice and Superior Court of Justice. Applied the Criminal Code, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and Youth Criminal Justice Act.

Managed civil litigation personal injury files, devising litigation strategies for serious accident plaintiffs. Authored pleadings, motions, and trial materials, and conducted discoveries and depositions.

Provided bilingual criminal duty counsel services, including judicial interim release applications and negotiations with Crown Attorneys. Advocated for and interviewed accused persons, conducting contested bail hearings.

Conducted document review for a major Canadian civil class action, coding litigation documents to pleading issues. Adjudged and escalated significant documents and evidence to senior trial counsel, performing tasks bilingually.

Completed Barristers and Solicitors Licensing Examinations in December 2011. Also completed NCA Examinations in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Administrative Law, Professional Ethics, Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Canadian Public Law.

Grade: Honours

Activities and societies: Pro Bono: Certified Mediator specializing in personal claims settlements

Researched Comparative EU Competition Law: An Analysis (European Union Anti-Trust Policy) for Professor Dabbah. Concentrated on Corporate Regulation (FSA, OFT, CC, SEC: Practice & Procedures) and was a Certified Mediator specializing in personal claims settlements.

Grade: Honours

Majored in Development Economics and minored in Political Economy. Completed an Honours Thesis on Comparative Structural Adjustment: Chilean vs. Argentine Models, analyzing IMF intervention in fiscal strategies of destabilized economies.