A new Filipino Canadian lawyer

A new Filipino Canadian lawyer

By Rodel J. Ramos

Congratulations are in order for Miguel Mangalindan (resident of Toronto, Ontario) on being called to the Ontario Bar and achieving the distinction of Barrister and Solicitor. Miguel was called by the Law Society of Upper Canada in June 2015. Miguel has since joined the law firm, Levine, Sherkin, Boussidan Barristers in North York, Ontario, as an associate. He practices in all areas of civil litigation, with a particular focus on corporate/commercial, employment, and real estate litigation. He regularly appears in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice as an advocate for his clients.

He is a graduate of University of Windsor Faculty of Law (Windsor, ON) 2011-2014 Juris Doctor. Miguel spent a semester abroad at the University of Lucerne Faculty of Law (Lucerne, Switzerland), 2013 and was a graduate of McGill University (Montréal, QC) 2006-2010 Bachelor of Arts; Major in Psychology, Minors in Marketing, Sociology and Anthropology.

Miguel is Co-Founder and Co-President, Windsor Law Athletics Society 2011-2014; established a society responsible for health and athletic initiatives throughout the school; President, Asian Law Students’ Organization 2012-2014; forged a stronger alliance with the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers; and organized volunteer initiatives in the local community, McGill University (Montréal, QC); VP Academic, McGill Psychology Students’ Association 2008-2010; organized events designed to improve staff-student relationships and address academic issues; athlete, McGill Varsity Track and Field (2009-2010 Captain) 2006-2010 two-time National Championships finalist and Provincial Championships medalist.

Miguel is the son of Raul and Vica Mangalindan.

When asked about his thoughts on being a lawyer in the Filipino-Canadian community, Miguel had these words to say: “I am honoured to have the opportunity to represent, and give back to the community that has raised me all these years. Filipino-Canadian lawyers are a small, but growing group. I hope that, together, we can assist in making the Canadian justice system more accessible and aim to address the legal issues that face the Filipino-Canadian community today.”

For any legal questions or issues, Miguel can be reached at the contact information below.

Miguel Mangalindan, Associate, Levine, Sherkin, Boussidan Barristers, Tel: 416-224-2400, Ext. 114, Email: miguel@lsblaw.com