Biographical notes for Gavin MacKenzie

Born 9 November 1952

Educated University of Western Ontario B.A. 1972 (Dean's Honour List); Osgoode Hall Law School of York University LL.B. 1975

Partner, Heenan Blaikie 2000–

Partner, Genest, Murray, Desbrisay, Lamek, 1998-2000

Partner, Davies, Ward & Beck 1993-98

Senior Counsel, Law Society of Upper Canada 1990-93

Articling Student (1975-76), Associate (1977-82), then Partner (1982-90), Campbell, Godfrey & Lewtas (later Fasken Campbell Godfrey)

Called to the Bar of Ontario 1977

Expert witness on professional responsibility issues

Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation, Law Society of Upper Canada

Bencher, Law Society of Upper Canada 1995– Chair, Professional Regulation Committee (responsible for professional conduct and discipline), Co-Chair Strategic Planning Committee and Rules of Professional Conduct Task Force

Director, Advocates' Society 1994–, Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers 1989-96 (President and Board Chair 1992-94)

Inducted as Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2000

Author, Lawyers and Ethics: Professional Responsibility and Discipline (Carswell 1993, with annual supplements); numerous articles on professional conduct, professional discipline, and subjects of interest to lawyers practising in the areas of civil litigation and administrative law

Mr. MacKenzie's practice entails advocacy before courts and administrative tribunals in areas of commercial litigation, competition law, professional liability and discipline. He has appeared as counsel before the Competition Tribunal, the Ontario Securities Commission, numerous professional discipline and regulatory tribunals, and courts at all levels including the Supreme Court of Canada.