SHELDON E. JAMES
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Experienced Corporate, Real Estate, and Litigation Lawyer with over six years of legal practice across multiple disciplines, including corporate law, real estate transactions, municipal law, criminal defense, and education law. Adept at contract drafting, compliance, advocacy, and client representation in both transactional and litigation matters. Proven ability to provide strategic legal counsel, negotiate complex agreements, and advocate in judicial and administrative proceedings. Committed to promoting access to justice, human rights, and safeguarding clients' legal interests across multiple practice areas.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Meyrick Weatherhead & Weatherhead
06.2022 - Current
- Manage residential and commercial real estate transactions, easements, leasing/licensing matters, and secured financing
- Conduct title reviews and prepare title reports
- Close refinancing transactions and real estate sales
- Provide independent legal advice and contract reviews
- Draft and execute Wills and Estates documents
Legal Consultant
TAIBU Community Health Centre
11.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: PLUG Project
- Advocate for clients facing suspension and expulsion at administrative hearings
- Guide parents/students through disciplinary processes in school boards
- Participate in educational decisions, such as family-teacher meetings
- Advise families on their rights under the Education Act
- Liaise with school boards, administration, child welfare agencies, justice system officials, and community groups
- Support students and parents in navigating the educational and legal systems, including cases involving criminal charges linked to school disciplinary actions
- PLUG Project
Sole Practitioner
07.2018 - Current
- Provide corporate, transactional, and municipal counsel to regional departments, corporations, and affiliated entities
- Incorporate new businesses and draft Articles of Incorporation
- Update minute books and corporate resolutions
- Handle commercial and residential real estate transactions
- Review commercial and contractual agreements
- Draft Statements of Claim and non-disclosure agreements
- Advise clients on various residential agreements
- Draft and review Power of Attorney documents and Wills
- Provide legal advice to clients in or out of custody
- Assist in bail hearings, guilty pleas, and other resolutions
- Represent clients charged with criminal or quasi-criminal offenses
- Conduct Crown pre-trial negotiations and Judicial Pre-trial meetings
- Advocate for tenants and landlords in rental disputes
- Provide legal representation in human rights matters
- Advocate for suspended and expelled students in expulsion hearings
- Handle cases related to Education Law, Administrative Law, and Municipal Law
- Extensive knowledge of the Ombudsman Act
Legal Consultant
JC Dreams
04.2018 - Current
- Draft and review Recording Contracts, Music Licenses, Publicity Agreements, Promoter and Promotions Contracts, Artist Management Contracts, Personal Appearance Contracts, Entertainer Contracts, Agency Agreements, and Entertainment Management Contracts
- Provide legal advice to artists and athletes on various legal matters
Junior Associate
Sterling Law: Barristers & Solicitors
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Specialized in Child and Youth Services Act cases
- Drafted and reviewed Divorce Applications, Separation Agreements, Motions to Vary, Decision-Making Responsibility Affidavits, Parenting Time Agreements, and Financial Statements
- Attended mediations, case conferences, trial management, and settlement conferences
- Handled litigation matters involving custody, child support disputes, and parenting rights
Articling Student
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
06.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided legal advice to partners across MLSE's business sectors
- Reviewed and drafted promoter agreements, music licensing contracts, liability waivers, sponsorship agreements, and commercial leases
- Negotiated agreements with government agencies, private sector companies, and municipal partners
- Protected MLSE's intellectual property rights, ensuring proper brand usage
- Drafted and issued cease-and-desist letters for unauthorized logo and content use
- Assisted in litigation, making court appearances, meeting with prosecutors, and aiding deposition preparation
Legal Intern
The McLeod Group: Barristers and Solicitors
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted client intake meetings
- Assisted in mediations and judicial pre-trial meetings
- Researched sentencing guidelines, police procedures, and legal precedents
- Drafted legal memoranda on various client issues
- Appeared in court and administrative tribunals on behalf of clients
Clerk
City of Toronto: Building Division
01.2005 - 12.2012
- Provided public service regarding building permit applications, zoning regulations, and municipal by-laws
- Processed Freedom of Information requests related to building permits
- Reviewed and addressed complaints from Toronto residents
- Advised the public on the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, the Building Code Act, and the City of Toronto Act
Education
Law Practice Program Graduate -
05.2018
LSUC Examination Completion -
01.2016
NCA Certificate of Qualification -
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
11.2015
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Western Michigan University: Cooley Law School
01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Pre-Law)
Andrews University
04.2003
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Due diligence
- Commercial transactions
- Family law
- Education law
- Criminal defense
- Intellectual property protection
- Corporate governance
- Settlement negotiations
- Mediation
- Trial preparation
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Associate
Meyrick Weatherhead & Weatherhead
06.2022 - Current
Junior Associate
Sterling Law: Barristers & Solicitors
11.2020 - 08.2023
Legal Consultant
TAIBU Community Health Centre
11.2019 - Current
Sole Practitioner
07.2018 - Current
Articling Student
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)
06.2018 - 06.2018
Legal Consultant
JC Dreams
04.2018 - Current
Legal Intern
The McLeod Group: Barristers and Solicitors
05.2013 - 09.2013
Clerk
City of Toronto: Building Division
01.2005 - 12.2012
Law Practice Program Graduate -
LSUC Examination Completion -
NCA Certificate of Qualification -
Federation of Law Societies of Canada
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Western Michigan University: Cooley Law School
Bachelor of Science - Political Science (Pre-Law)
Andrews University
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