As one of the first Central American lawyers to be called to the Law Society of Upper Canada, Juan aspired to create a law firm that is accessible to all people—no matter culture, religion, gender or language.

With his partners Moira Gracey and Kelley Campbell and a talented team of associates, the firm provides personal, down-to-earth, first-name-basis service to every client.

Juan has appeared before several courts and tribunals including: the Superior Court of Ontario, Ontario Court of Appeal, Federal Court of Canada, Financial Services Commission of Ontario, CRTC, Immigration Refugee Board, CPP and WSIB.

Education

• MBA, Queen’s University (2005);
• Bachelors of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School (LLB, 1992);
• Bachelor of Arts, York University (B.A., 1989).

Affiliations

• Law Society of Ontario;
• Ontario Trial Lawyers Association;
• Ontario Brain Injury Association;
• Salvaide (Board of Directors).

Awards

• Top 25 Immigrants (2012);
• One of the 10 Most Influential Hispanics in Canada (2007);
• “Somos Capaces” award, Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples (2001).

Past Volunteering

• William Osler Health System (Past Vice Chair Board of Directors);
• Centennial College (Past Governor);
• Steering Committee of DiverseCity;
• Canadian Hispanic Congress (Board of Directors);
• Hispanic Development Council (Past President of the Board);
• Casa Maiz Cultural Centre (Founder).

Publications

• Co-author “Oralidad y Litigación Civil”– Herramientas desde la experiencia de Canadá;2018 Cejamericas.