B. William Sundhu email:bsundhu@catescarrollwatt.com

B. William Sundhu brings exceptional knowledge, skill and wealth of experience, derived from more than 24 years in the trial courts. As a senior litigator, he provides trial and appellate advocacy, in criminal justice, general civil litigation and ADR (arbitration and mediation).

Bill’s interests include writing, sports (hockey, football), music, theatre, gardening, pilates, literature and adventure travel. He speaks 3 languages – English, French (conversational), and Punjabi (spoken). His commitment to civil liberties and human rights has been recognized by admission into the prestigious Masters Programme of Study in International Human Rights Law at Oxford University, which he will undertake in tandem with professional legal practice.

Position: Associate
Areas of practice: Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Environmental & Regulatory Offences, Professional Discipline, Personal Injury, Human Rights, Arbitration & Mediation.

Professional Qualifications and Education:

2010 Projected completion of Mst. International Human Rights Law at Oxford University
2007 Reinstatement Member of Law Society of British Columbia
1996-2007 Judge, Provincial Court of British Columbia
1994-1996 Medical and Health Care Services Appeal Board of British Columbia
1988 Certificate, French Language Study, Institute for American Universities, Avignon
1984-1996 Barrister and Solicitor, Private Practice
1984 Call to Bar and admission as Member of Law Society of British Columbia
1983 Bachelor of Laws, University of Windsor
1980 Bachelor of Arts, University of British Columbia

Organizations and Activities:
Law Society of British Columbia
Canadian Bar Association
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
Daniel Pearl Foundation
Commonwealth Magistrates & Judges Association (retired member)
International Commission of Jurists, Canadian Branch
North American South Asian Bar Association-B.C. Branch
International Association of Women Judges – Canadian Chapter (retired member)
American Judges Association (retired member)
Amnesty International
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO Int’l)
Canadian Institute for Administration of Justice
Simon Wiesenthal Centre – Canada