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Warren A. Lyon

Cell phone: 1-647-485-9558

E-mail: warren.a.lyon@gmail.com

Objective: The current job opportunity applied for

Warren A. Lyon

(647) 485-9558

warren.a.lyon@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE 

ANGEL RONAN FIRM ™  and CONSULTANCY, Toronto. The service now includes Angel Ronan Lex Scripta™, Angel Ronan Entwerfen ™ and Angel Ronan Toshokan™.

November 2009- Present

WARREN LYON UK/EEA/EU  Lawyer, Litigator; London UK, Toronto. 

Counsel at Law, Litigator /Business Consultant, Toronto, 

· Interviewing clients and witnesses. Drafted legal documents pertaining to corporate, civil, criminal, employment and family law matters.· Conducted legal research on relevant criminal, civil and family case law, contract precedents.· Conducted and drafted motions, negotiated with other counsel at motions and case conferences.· Conducted pre-trials.· Assisted clients with business plans, concepts and ideas.· Provided business advice on how to achieve clients' goals.


African Canadian Legal Clinic ( Legal Aid Ontario)Associate(Advice Counsel),

 September 2010-November 2010 - Temporary Assignment.

· Providing general legal advice to members of the public. 

· Interviewed clients and witnesses.

· Drafted legal documents pertaining to criminal, human rights and immigration matters.


ONTARIO GOVERNMENT; Ministry Special Assistant employee at 777 Bay St, Toronto and the Ontario Government McDonald Building,  Toronto, Ontario. 

Assistant,  January 2008-February 2008. - Temporary Assignment.

· Attended presentations; meetings and conferences, interviewed client organizations.  

· Drafted some or emails pertaining to criminal, human rights, immigration, family and civil matters. -Conducted research on relevant criminal, civil, immigration and family case law, contract matters and other matters of public debate.


HUMBER COLLEGE University of Guelph Humber, Toronto Part-Time Lecturer (Police Foundations Course), January 2010 to June 2010.  - Temporary Assignment.

· Preparing lecture and assessment materials on the criminal code and federal statutes.

· Lecturing to students.    

· Grading tests and assignments, Resolving administrative matters.               


IRVING SOLNIK Professional Corporation, Barristers and Solicitors, Toronto,

Associate, December 2009-April 2010  - Temporary Assignment. 

· Attended court matters including family law case conferences and civil motions to set aside a noting in default.

· Interviewed clients and witnesses.

· Drafted legal documents pertaining to criminal, employment and family law matters.

· Conducted legal research on relevant criminal, civil, immigration and family case law.                           

· Conducted and drafted motions, negotiated with other counsel at motions and case conferences.· Conducted pre-trials.   


GOLDSTEIN AND GRUBNER Barristers and Solicitors, Toronto

Barrister and Solicitor, February 2009 - April 2009 - Temporary Assignment.

· Attended court matters including family law case conferences and civil motions to set aside a noting in default.· Conducted pre-trials, conducted legal research, interviewed clients and drafted legal documents, motion materials and financial statements in civil, family and criminal law.

· Liaised with crown attorneys, court officials and other counsel.

SKILLS

  • December 2023, IBM Credentials: Information Technology Badge.

  • Kubernetes cloud training; IBM Credential 2019; Basic HTML programming, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quicklaw, Westlaw, Divorcemate, S.O.A.R (system for online account reconciliation), T.R.A.C.S.(transaction case investigation system), Phone systems operation. 

AWARDS

  • Ontario Music Teachers Association- Certificate of Excellence for piano-Toronto

  • Certificate of Commendation (Civilian)-British Transport Police

  • Bank of America GPS Employee of the month

  • Citibank British Telecom, New employee of the year, 1998-1999.  

  • Unionville High School, Athletics of The year 85/86.

 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Pro Bono Law Ontario

  • University of Western, Ontario Alumni

  • The Federation of the Law Societies of Canada. 

  • University of London, SOAS Alumni.  

  • Brierley Price Prior(BPP) University Alumni

  • Catholic Church member

  • Anglican Church member

  • Baptist Church member

  TEACHING EXPERIENCES

  • New Staff trainer at Bank of America Canada

  • High School grade tutor

  • Part-time Lecturer, Humber College, University of Guelph- Humber



EXPERIENCE

TOTTENHAM LAW CENTRE, North London, UK

Trainee Solicitor, March 2002 - December 2002

· Prepared motions and witness statements.

· Interviewed clients, managed civil cases.

· Conducted legal research, attended court and assisted in the preparation of cases with barristers.


BANK OF AMERICA, (at Bromley Kent) London, UK

Accounting Clerk, August 2000 - September 2000 -Summer position

· Reconciled debits and credits on foreign currency accounts.

· Completed daily reports, investigated account differences.  

·  Advised the responsible departments of unmatched items.           


BANK OF AMERICA, TORONTO  

Reconciliation Clerk and Sen. Client Liaison Officer(promotion),September 1995 - September 1997

· Provided after trade telephone customer service support to Schedule I banks and fortune 500 companies.  

· Investigated all trade issues and late and non-payments.

· Resolved compliance issues.   

· Wrote accountability reports for the Vice President, Operations.

· Trained new staff.

· Maintained an on-going case file.

· Reconciled foreign currency account statements to the bank's general ledger. 

· Wrote bi-monthly reports.  

· Investigated and reported account discrepancies.

· Trained new staff.

· Wrote a reconciliation training manual.


BANCO POPOLARE, Foreign Exchange  Assistant

UK June 1998-August 1998 (including articling period)
(Study period in England) 

Processed money market and foreign exchange trades as well as spot, forward and swap deals. Electronic and verbal trade confirmations.

 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE, PART TIME AND SUMMER JOBS

Town of Markham, MARKHAM. 

Library Assistant. September 1989-June 1990. 


University of Western, ONTARIO.

Bar Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant.  October 1991- May 1994.  


Rogers Cantel, TORONTO;  Part Time Job.

 Customer Service, October 1994-January 1995

- Answered telephone customer service inquiries to solve billing, technical and general service problems and questions.


IBM Canada Limited, TORONTO; Summer Job.  

Administration, July 1993-September 1993

-Customer Services  Answered telephone customer service inquiries-General Administration.- Front Desk Assistance to all staff.


CITIBANK BRITISH TELECOM (CITIBANK PHONE CENTRE), London, U.K. Switchboard  Operator Clerk, September 1998-December 1999 • Answered telephone queries from the public and staff members; provided general customer services. Connected calls. • Assisted local and overseas employees navigate the bank’s network of services,personnel and departments. • Assisted in training new staff members.

  


                                                                                                December 19th, 2023




Human Resources 


Dear Hiring Manager;



RE: Current position applied for


I am applying to join your team. This covering letter and the attached resume comprise my application for the above mentioned position.


I believe that my legal experience, education and current qualifications will enable me to make a positive contribution serving the community as part of your team.


As indicated in my resume, I have experience in finance and customer service and also have interest in working in the legal department of the bank.   



Prior to studying law, I gained significant experience in a commercial banking environment. My role in this position enhanced my understanding and experience in finance. 


With great interest in this position, I confirm I have the academic background, suitable experience for an entry level role and an excellent work ethic.


Thank you in advance for reviewing my application. Should you require any further information, please let me know. 



Yours Truly,



Warren Lyon

Encl.


            EDUCATION

  • Economics Course, Understanding Economic

Development, OxfordX - OXBSG01x,  Nov 29, 2017. 

  • LL.M, University of Nottingham for a Master's in Tax Law; accepted to the programme in 2013. 

  • BCL-· Barrister and Solicitor, The Law Society of Upper Canada, (Toronto, Ontario), September 2007

  • ·J.D. Degree, Certificate of Canadian Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, ,  University of Ottawa, Common Law Section, (Ottawa, Ontario) February 2006

  • LL.M,  SOAS, University of London  for a Master's in Law; accepted to the programme in 2001. 

  • LL.M/ Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice , specialising in International Corporate and Commercial Law;  business law-requisite course for solicitors), CGA(CertIfied General Accountancy DesignatIon) BPP University  Law School, Lincoln's Inn, (Holborn, London, England), (Graduated) October 2001

  • LL.M, King's College London  for a Master's in Law; accepted to the programme in 2000. 

  • · LL.B (Hons), University of London ((S.O.A.S College) Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, England), June 2000 (graduated) -3 year degree.

  • · B. A. (Hons) (Double major-Political Science and History), University of Western Ontario, (London, Ontario), (Graduated) October 1994    

  • -Royal St. George's College, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade 13 OAC program.  

  • -Unionville High School, grade 9-grade 12.

      

   INTERESTS








Warren A. Lyon

Cell phone: 1-647-485-9558

E-mail: warren.a.lyon@gmail.com

Objective: The current job opportunity applied for

Warren A. Lyon

(647) 485-9558

warren.a.lyon@gmail.com

EXPERIENCE 

ANGEL RONAN FIRM ™  and CONSULTANCY, Toronto. The service now includes Angel Ronan Lex Scripta™, Angel Ronan Entwerfen ™ and Angel Ronan Toshokan™.

November 2009- Present

WARREN LYON UK/EEA/EU  Lawyer, Litigator; London UK, Toronto. 

Counsel at Law, Litigator /Business Consultant, Toronto, 

· Interviewing clients and witnesses. Drafted legal documents pertaining to corporate, civil, criminal, employment and family law matters.· Conducted legal research on relevant criminal, civil and family case law, contract precedents.· Conducted and drafted motions, negotiated with other counsel at motions and case conferences.· Conducted pre-trials.· Assisted clients with business plans, concepts and ideas.· Provided business advice on how to achieve clients' goals.


African Canadian Legal Clinic ( Legal Aid Ontario)Associate(Advice Counsel),

 September 2010-November 2010 - Temporary Assignment.

· Providing general legal advice to members of the public. 

· Interviewed clients and witnesses.

· Drafted legal documents pertaining to criminal, human rights and immigration matters.


ONTARIO GOVERNMENT; Ministry Special Assistant employee at 777 Bay St, Toronto and the Ontario Government McDonald Building,  Toronto, Ontario. 

Assistant,  January 2008-February 2008. - Temporary Assignment.

· Attended presentations; meetings and conferences, interviewed client organizations.  

· Drafted some or emails pertaining to criminal, human rights, immigration, family and civil matters. -Conducted research on relevant criminal, civil, immigration and family case law, contract matters and other matters of public debate.


HUMBER COLLEGE University of Guelph Humber, Toronto Part-Time Lecturer (Police Foundations Course), January 2010 to June 2010.  - Temporary Assignment.

· Preparing lecture and assessment materials on the criminal code and federal statutes.

· Lecturing to students.    

· Grading tests and assignments, Resolving administrative matters.               


IRVING SOLNIK Professional Corporation, Barristers and Solicitors, Toronto,

Associate, December 2009-April 2010  - Temporary Assignment. 

· Attended court matters including family law case conferences and civil motions to set aside a noting in default.

· Interviewed clients and witnesses.

· Drafted legal documents pertaining to criminal, employment and family law matters.

· Conducted legal research on relevant criminal, civil, immigration and family case law.                           

· Conducted and drafted motions, negotiated with other counsel at motions and case conferences.· Conducted pre-trials.   


GOLDSTEIN AND GRUBNER Barristers and Solicitors, Toronto

Barrister and Solicitor, February 2009 - April 2009 - Temporary Assignment.

· Attended court matters including family law case conferences and civil motions to set aside a noting in default.· Conducted pre-trials, conducted legal research, interviewed clients and drafted legal documents, motion materials and financial statements in civil, family and criminal law.

· Liaised with crown attorneys, court officials and other counsel.

SKILLS

  • December 2023, IBM Credentials: Information Technology Badge.

  • Kubernetes cloud training; IBM Credential 2019; Basic HTML programming, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quicklaw, Westlaw, Divorcemate, S.O.A.R (system for online account reconciliation), T.R.A.C.S.(transaction case investigation system), Phone systems operation. 

AWARDS

  • Ontario Music Teachers Association- Certificate of Excellence for piano-Toronto

  • Certificate of Commendation (Civilian)-British Transport Police

  • Bank of America GPS Employee of the month

  • Citibank British Telecom, New employee of the year, 1998-1999.  

 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Pro Bono Law Ontario

  • University of Western, Ontario Alumni

  • The Federation of the Law Societies of Canada. 

  • University of London, SOAS Alumni.  

  • Brierley Price Prior(BPP) University Alumni

  • Catholic Church member

  • Anglican Church member

  • Baptist Church member

  TEACHING EXPERIENCES

  • New Staff trainer at Bank of America Canada

  • High School grade tutor

  • Part-time Lecturer, Humber College, University of Guelph- Humber



EXPERIENCE

TOTTENHAM LAW CENTRE, North London, UK

Trainee Solicitor, March 2002 - December 2002

· Prepared motions and witness statements.

· Interviewed clients, managed civil cases.

· Conducted legal research, attended court and assisted in the preparation of cases with barristers.


BANK OF AMERICA, (at Bromley Kent) London, UK

Accounting Clerk, August 2000 - September 2000 -Summer position

· Reconciled debits and credits on foreign currency accounts.

· Completed daily reports, investigated account differences.  

·  Advised the responsible departments of unmatched items.           


BANK OF AMERICA, TORONTO  

Reconciliation Clerk and Sen. Client Liaison Officer(promotion),September 1995 - September 1997

· Provided after trade telephone customer service support to Schedule I banks and fortune 500 companies.  

· Investigated all trade issues and late and non-payments.

· Resolved compliance issues.   

· Wrote accountability reports for the Vice President, Operations.

· Trained new staff.

· Maintained an on-going case file.

· Reconciled foreign currency account statements to the bank's general ledger. 

· Wrote bi-monthly reports.  

· Investigated and reported account discrepancies.

· Trained new staff.

· Wrote a reconciliation training manual.


BANCO POPOLARE, Foreign Exchange  Assistant

UK June 1998-August 1998 (including articling period)
(Study period in England) 

Processed money market and foreign exchange trades as well as spot, forward and swap deals. Electronic and verbal trade confirmations.

 CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE, PART TIME AND SUMMER JOBS

Town of Markham, MARKHAM. 

Library Assistant. September 1989-June 1990. 


University of Western, ONTARIO.

Bar Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant.  October 1991- May 1994.  


Rogers Cantel, TORONTO;  Part Time Job.

 Customer Service, October 1994-January 1995

- Answered telephone customer service inquiries to solve billing, technical and general service problems and questions.


IBM Canada Limited, TORONTO; Summer Job.  

Administration, July 1993-September 1993

-Customer Services  Answered telephone customer service inquiries-General Administration.- Front Desk Assistance to all staff.


CITIBANK BRITISH TELECOM (CITIBANK PHONE CENTRE), London, U.K. Switchboard  Operator Clerk, September 1998-December 1999 • Answered telephone queries from the public and staff members; provided general customer services. Connected calls. • Assisted local and overseas employees navigate the bank’s network of services,personnel and departments. • Assisted in training new staff members.

  


                                                                                                December 19th, 2023




Human Resources 


Dear Hiring Manager;



RE: Current position applied for


I am applying to join your team. This covering letter and the attached resume comprise my application for the above mentioned position.


I believe that my legal experience, education and current qualifications will enable me to make a positive contribution serving the community as part of your team.


As indicated in my resume, I have experience in finance and customer service and also have interest in working in the legal department of the bank.   



Prior to studying law, I gained significant experience in a commercial banking environment. My role in this position enhanced my understanding and experience in finance. 


With great interest in this position, I confirm I have the academic background, suitable experience for an entry level role and an excellent work ethic.


Thank you in advance for reviewing my application. Should you require any further information, please let me know. 



Yours Truly,



Warren Lyon

Encl.


            EDUCATION

  • Economics Course, Understanding Economic

Development, OxfordX - OXBSG01x,  Nov 29, 2017. 

  • LL.M, University of Nottingham for a Master's in Tax Law; accepted to the programme in 2013. 

  • BCL-· Barrister and Solicitor, The Law Society of Upper Canada, (Toronto, Ontario), September 2007

  • ·J.D. Degree, Certificate of Canadian Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, ,  University of Ottawa, Common Law Section, (Ottawa, Ontario) February 2006

  • LL.M,  SOAS, University of London  for a Master's in Law; accepted to the programme in 2001. 

  • LL.M/ Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice , specialising in International Corporate and Commercial Law;  business law-requisite course for solicitors), CGA(CertIfied General Accountancy DesignatIon) BPP University  Law School, Lincoln's Inn, (Holborn, London, England), (Graduated) October 2001

  • LL.M, King's College London  for a Master's in Law; accepted to the programme in 2000. 

  • · LL.B (Hons), University of London ((S.O.A.S College) Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, England), June 2000 (graduated) -3 year degree.

  • · B. A. (Hons) (Double major-Political Science and History), University of Western Ontario, (London, Ontario), (Graduated) October 1994    

  • -Royal St. George's College, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade 13 OAC program.  

  • -Unionville High School, grade 9-grade 12.

      

   INTERESTS

  Interests include soccer, playing classical piano, attending pop concerts, martial arts, skiing, squash  and cycling. 


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