Ron is a senior business and litigation lawyer, with a broad range of experience. He has been involved as counsel in many significant and noteworthy matters on behalf of his clients. Ron is practical, easy to work with, and focused on results.
Ron has been recognized locally and nationally for his practice in both litigation and business matters. He acts regularly for a variety of financial institutions, including chartered banks, insurance and trust companies, as well as local, national and international businesses.
Ron is an active supporter of the legal profession and local community, serving on a variety of boards and organizations, including in a number of leadership positions. He is a past President of the Saskatchewan Branch of the Canadian Bar Association, and has served on the National Executive of the Canadian Bar Association on two occasions.
- Saskatchewan 1984
- National Introductory Arbitration Course, 2019
- Mediation Certificate, 1995
- Bachelor of Laws (Distinction), University of Saskatchewan, 1983
- "Best Lawyers in Canada"
- "Lawyer of the Year", Corporate Governance Practice (Saskatoon), 2022
- Banking and Finance Law, 2020-present
- Corporate Law, 2020-present
- Corporate Governance Practice, 2016-present
- Recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002
- Appointed Queen's Counsel, 1997
- Canadian Bar Association
- Saskatchewan Young Lawyers' Chair, 1984-1986
- Young Lawyers' Conference, National Executive, 1986 -1993
- Young Lawyers' Conference, National Chair, 1991-1992
- Saskatchewan Branch Council, 1985-2015
- National Executive, 1990-1991, 1998-1999
- National Finance and Planning Directorate, 1992-1993
- National Council, 1993-2002; 2005-present
- Saskatchewan 1995 Midwinter Meeting (Saskatoon), Chair, 1995
- Saskatchewan Branch, Treasurer, 1995–1996
- Saskatchewan Branch, Vice-President, 1996-1997
- Saskatchewan Branch, President, 1997-1998
- 2001 National Annual Meeting (Saskatoon), Co-Chair, 2001
- National Awards Committee, 2003-2006
- Saskatchewan Awards Committee, Chair, 2003-2006
- Law Society of Saskatchewan, 1983-present
- CBA Law for the Future Fund, Director, 2001-2018
- Canadian Bar Insurance Association, Director, 2008 -2015
- Management Board, 2010-2015
- Risk Management Committee, Chair, 2012-2013
- Strategic Planning Committee, Chair, 2014-2015
- Canadian Defence Lawyers, 2001-2018
- Saskatoon Insolvency Association, 1989-2001
- Member, Saskatoon Bar Association, 1989-present
- Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers’ Association, 1997-2014
- Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation, Director, 2007-2012
- Saskatchewan Soccer Association
- Governance Committee Chair, 2012 – 2016
- Director, 2010 – 2016
- Riverside Golf and Country Club, 1991-present
- President, 2007-2008
- Vice President, 2005-2007
- Director, 2004-2009
- Saskatoon Club, 1989-present
- President, 2004-2005
- Vice President, 2003 - 2004
- Treasurer, 2002 -2003
- Director, 2000-2006
- Saskatoon Rotary Club, 1995-2007
- United Way of Saskatoon, Leader of the Way Division, Chair, 1993-1995
- Canadian Progress Club, Founding member and executive committee, 1986-1994