John earned a Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from the University of Regina, then completed his Law degree at the University of Saskatchewan in 1982. He articled in Edmonton and was called to the Alberta Bar in 1984. Seeking further academic depth, he obtained a Master of Laws with Honours from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand in 1986.
He returned to private practice in Edmonton before relocating to Kelowna, where he was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1998. John has contributed to legal education at both the college and university levels and is a frequent speaker on medical and legal issues at physician conferences.
Active in the community, John has served on the boards of several charitable organizations. He is also a long-time soccer coach and a past President of the Kelowna United Select Soccer Club.
LLM with Honours,
Victoria University of Wellington, 1986
LLB,
University of Saskatchewan, 1982
BA with Distinction,
University of Regina
Partner,
Porter Ramsay LLP
Called to the British Columbia Bar,
1998
Called to the Alberta Bar,
1984
Articles,
Edmonton AB