Ali Chahbar
London,ON
Summary
Adept at strategic leadership and corporate governance, I significantly advanced the Thames Valley District School Board's legal framework, enhancing compliance and risk management. My tenure as Chair at the London Police Service Board saw transformative policy development and pivotal hiring decisions, showcasing my analytical thinking and negotiation prowess.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chair
London Police Service Board
London, Ontario
12.2021 - Current
- Appointed by the Solicitor General of Ontario to serve on the London Police Service Board in December 2021.
- Elected as Vice-Chair of the Board in January 2022
- Elected as Chair of the Board in January 2023 and re-elected as Chair in January 2024 and January 2025
- Presided over the hiring of the Chief of Police and Deputy Chiefs of Police
- Presided over collective bargaining with the London Police Association
- Initiated restructuring of London Police Service
- Presided over development and approval of transformative police budget approved by City Council.
- Policy creation development and oversight
General Counsel/Executive Officer
Thames Valley District School Board
London, Ontario
03.2018 - Current
- Provided guidance to the Director of Education and senior management on risk assessment strategies related to litigation and dispute resolution.
- Senior policy advisor on Policy Working Committee where I developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Appointed as Board Governance Advisor and preside as senior management representative on Board Governance Committee.
- Conducted research on complex legal issues related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights and labor law matters.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, briefs, motions, and settlement agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Worked closely with outside counsels when necessary to represent the company's interests in court proceedings or arbitration proceedings.
- Assisted in the negotiation of contracts and other legal documents with external stakeholders.
Legal Counsel
SMG Law LLP
London, Ontario
06.2007 - 03.2018
- Litigation counsel specializing in corporate and commercial litigation for large, institutional clients including major banks, insurance firms and credit card companies.
- Human rights litigation before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Justice, Ontario Court of Appeal and Federal Court of Canada on various matters related to labour and employment, commercial, collection and civil litigation files.
Education
Supervisory Officer - Educational Leadership And Management
Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association
Toronto, ON06-2025
J.D. - Law
University of Windsor Law School
Windsor, ON05-2007
Bachelor of Arts, Honors - Political Science
The University of Western Ontario
London, ON06-2004
Skills
- Corporate governance
- Strategic leadership
- Effective communicator and public speaker
- Strategic planning and execution
- Analytical and critical thinker
- Negotiation tactics
Accomplishments
- Awarded London Inc.'s Top 20 Under 40 Award in 2019
- Keynote speaker at the Middlesex Law Association's 195th Opening of the Courts
- Panelist at Ontario Human Rights Commission Diversity Conference
- Board of Directors - Boys & Girls Club of London 2008-2018 - President 2015-2017
- Board of Directors - London Elgin Middlesex Crimestoppers 2009-2017
- Lawson Foundation - Miggsie Fund Advisor - 2022 - Current
Certification
- Osgoode Law School Certificate in Education Law
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chair
London Police Service Board
12.2021 - Current
General Counsel/Executive Officer
Thames Valley District School Board
03.2018 - Current
Legal Counsel
SMG Law LLP
06.2007 - 03.2018
Supervisory Officer - Educational Leadership And Management
Ontario Public Supervisory Officers’ Association
J.D. - Law
University of Windsor Law School
Bachelor of Arts, Honors - Political Science
The University of Western Ontario
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