Editing to me is the thoughtful use of words and the careful weighing of the impact of

each word upon the whole. Having worked as an editor and also as a lawyer, I have

only one expectation of myself, which is that I produce perfect copy every time.

I initially studied fine arts, concentrating on sculpture, painting, and lithography. Then I took a second degree in graphic design and photography.

After art school, I worked at the McCann ad agency in Vancouver as a graphic designer, creating Ikea print ads for the Canadian markets, both English and French.

Upon returning to Toronto, I became the assistant editor for Sound Canada, an audiophile magazine catering to lovers of high-end stereo systems.

I seized the opportunity to become the founding editor and art director of Caribbean Life magazine, where I interviewed musical celebrities of the day, such as Gladys Knight, Ziggy Marley, and Eddie Grant, as well as local Torontonian business owners, artists and dancers.

Later, Cycle Canada magazine hired me as the de facto art director, where I created covers, editorial spreads, and adverts for avid motorcyclists.

Moving onwards and upward, I put my money into publishing SHOOT!, a fashion magazine inspired by Andy Warhol’s Interview. My art direction and multi-cultural focus gained a European audience, perhaps inspiring the International Colours of Benetton ad campaign.

Then I became the art department manager for two magazine production houses, TransCanada Graphics and Colour Systems; responsible for ensuring that up to fifteen national publications met their monthly deadlines, were proofread to an exacting standard, and that all page proofs were corrected before publication.

While working in magazines, I gained acclaim for my fashion, portraiture, and commercial photography. I also produced the Midnight Rendezvous fashion shows.

In pursuit of a law degree, I moved to Windsor. I worked as a supervisor in the Ministry of Community and Social Services while studying for my law degree. Recognized for my abilities, I was put onto several provincial task forces which resulted in service delivery changes to the disability benefit support program.

Later, I articled at the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations during the Mike Harris Common Sense Revolution era, where I reviewed all the legislation and regulations applicable to consumers and businesses, then wrote new legislation and regulations in line with Harris’s goal of reducing government responsibility.

Moving on, l worked in Cabinet Office as a writer in the Premier’s Correspondence Unit. There I crafted carefully contrived communications on behalf of the Premier, responding to issues affecting ordinary people and special interest groups within the Labour, Workers’ Compensation and Transportation portfolios.

While working as a lawyer, I ran my own law office, practicing administrative law, immigration law, civil litigation, and criminal law. I represented clients before boards and tribunals, and in courts of appeal up to the Federal Court of Canada. I no longer belong to the Law Society of Upper Canada.

I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Arts from the University of Windsor, a Bachelor of Photography degree from Emily Carr University of Art and Design, and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Windsor.