Calvin's Biography

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive background in Criminal law built on a foundation of over sixteen years working as a Senior Crown Attorney.

Appeared as a Criminal Prosecutor at all levels of Trial Court and Prosecuted many high-profile cases, including more than sixty jury trials.

Have practiced in the area of Criminal Law and Regulatory Offences since October of 2004.

Over twenty years experience in the profession.

CAREER HISTORY

CALVIN BARRY AND ASSOCIATES - Nov 1 2008- Present
CRIMINAL LAW AND REGULATORY MATTERS
Criminal Defence Attorney
· Provide a full range of criminal defence services and representation
· Provide Compliance advice, crisis management, and legal representation
· Coordinate early strategic responses to government investigations
· Arrange and coordinate private investigations as required

MCPHADDEN SAMAC MERNER BARRY, Toronto, ON - 2004-2008
Criminal Defence Attorney
· Provide for a full range of criminal defence services and representation
· Provide Compliance advice, crisis management, and legal representation
· Coordinate early strategic responses to government investigations
· Arrange and coordinate private investigations as required

MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, 1988-2004
CROWN ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, Toronto ON
Assistant Crown Attorney
· Prosecuted criminal matters at all levels of court, including Summary Conviction Appeal Court
· Wiretap Agent

MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OLD CITY HALL - 1983-1988
Provincial Prosecutor
· Prosecuted provincial offences at Old City Hall Courts, including Appeal Courts
· Supervisor of Provincial Prosecutors

GARNDER, ROBERTS BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, 1985-1986 Toronto, ON
Articling Student
· Completed Articles with this full service Bay Street Law Firm

EDUCATION

  • CALLED TO THE BAR OF ONTARIO 1988
  • OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL, Toronto, ON 1983-1986 L.L.B.
  • UNIVERISTY OF WINDSOR, Windsor, ON 1981-1983 Honours Bachelor of Commerce

DIRECTORSHIPS
OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL 2002-2004 Board Member
VARIETY VILLIAGE CHILDREN’S CHARITY 2002-2004 Board of Directors
SECOND CHANCE SCHOLARSHIP 2002-2004 Board Member
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ONTARIO CROWN ATTORNEY’S ASSOCIATION Director 1992-2002 Treasurer 1994-1995
TORONTO MAYORS TASK FORCE ON DRUGS 1995-1988 Member
NATIONAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S ASSOCIATION 1996-1999 Member

EDUCATIONAL POSITIONS

· Lectured for the Department of Justice Prosecutors and the Provincial Prosecutors of Ontario
· Lectured at Osgoode Hall Trial Advocacy Workshop
· Lectured for the Bar Admission Course at The Law Society of Upper Canada
· Lectured for the Justice of the Peace Educational Conference
· Lectured for the Metropolitan Toronto Police Hold Up Squad, Guns and Gangs, M.C.U. and C.I.B.

CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY WORK

  • · Autism Ontario- Fundraising for the province 2008-2009
  • · Streetlight Support Services Annual Christmas Party Fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Military Institute (3 years)
  • · Annual Thunder Bay Reunion Party in Toronto- Raising money for various charities (15 years)
  • · Participant in the Metropolitan Toronto Police Torch Run for Charity
  • · Past Board Member of the AGO annual fundraiser
  • · Fundraiser for the Children’s Wish Foundation
  • · Served as Chairperson for the Attorney General’s United Way campaign
  • · Served as Chairperson of the Fiftieth Anniversary of Prosecutors, Ontario Crown Attorney’s Association

Calvin Barry
Professional Corporation
Criminal Lawyers

113 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5A 4S5
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