Mandeep K.

Mandeep K. has a diverse range of work experience beginning in 2014 as an Articled Student at Aspha J. Dada and Company, where they gained practical experience in various areas of law such as Personal Injury, Wills, Immigration, and Civil Litigation. They also assisted the General Counsel in a start-up Biotechnology Company by drafting different legal agreements and documents.

In 2015, Mandeep joined Forrester & Company, Barristers as an Associate Lawyer, specializing in commercial litigation. They handled cases involving shareholder disputes, real estate, commercial leasing, contractual breaches, investment fraud, and injunctive relief. In addition, Mandeep worked on a complex litigation matter involving mental capacity and estate issues, collaborating with medical experts, interpreting legislation, and working with the Public Guardian and Trustee.

Moving on, Mandeep held the position of Legal Counsel at BC Financial Services Authority from 2019 to 2022. They provided specialized legal advice on legislative interpretation, evidence, best practices, discipline investigations, and sensitive matters. Mandeep was involved in professional discipline matters, conducting evidence assessments, drafting notices of discipline, negotiating consent orders, and overseeing discipline hearings. They also handled suitability/qualification matters, assessing licensing suitability, providing legal opinions, and conducting qualification hearings.

During their time at BC Financial Services Authority, Mandeep additionally held the role of Legal Counsel, Real Estate Council of BC from 2019 to 2022, where they provided legal counsel on real estate matters.

In 2021, Mandeep became an Adjunct Professor at UBC Sauder School of Business, and in 2022, they joined Simon Fraser University as the Director of University Policies. In this role, Mandeep modified and streamlined the policy development framework, created a review system for over 200 university policies, advised the Executive Team and key stakeholders on policy development and revision, and led policy review and development projects.

Overall, Mandeep K. has a diverse legal background, specializing in commercial litigation, policy development, and providing legal counsel in various sectors.

Mandeep K. pursued their education journey starting from 2004 to 2008, attending The University of British Columbia. Mandeep successfully obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Marketing during their tenure at the university. Subsequently, Mandeep K. proceeded to the University of Alberta from 2010 to 2013 to acquire a Juris Doctor degree. The field of study for their Juris Doctor degree is not specified.