Speakers

• George Brown, Paralegal President at George Brown Professional Corporation
  

  George Brown, Paralegal

  President at George Brown Professional Corporation

  When the paralegal profession became regulated in 2008, George became a member of the Law Society of Ontario as a paralegal licensee. George has been providing legal services since 1990, and over the years, he has developed considerable experience representing individuals and companies in a wide range of legal matters.

  Along with his practice, George is a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario. He is the founder and secretary of the Ontario Paralegal Network (“OPN”); and former board member, secretary, and current President of the Ontario Paralegal Association (“OPA”). George is also the former board liaison for OPA’s membership committee.

  George is an active contributor to the professional development of Ontario paralegals. He has taught and assisted in a number of continuing education courses and public information sessions for the Ontario Paralegal Network, “Get Legal” hosted by Roger Dinner, “Toronto Speaks” hosted by Natalka Falcomer, the Ontario Paralegal Association, and the Law Society of Ontario.

  In addition to his commitment to the paralegal profession, George has a passion for music and spent time as a DJ in both New York and Toronto. In his spare time, George enjoys spending time with his son and daughter, practicing yoga, and travelling up north to enjoy nature.

• Ilan Kibel, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT Vice President, BDO Canada Limited
  

  Ilan Kibel, CPA, CA, CIRP, LIT

  Vice President, BDO Canada Limited

  Ilan is a Vice President of BDO Canada Limited.
  With over 20 years of experience, specializing in the consumer and small business practice assisting both individuals and corporations in dealing with their financial situation.

  Ilan has a solid foundation in financial operations, by applying a unique combination of my audit, M & A and due diligence expertise, offering the perspective required to oversee restructuring of both personal and corporate situations, at multiple levels.

  Ilan’s practice responsibilities covers the GTA, including Brampton, Etobicoke, Milton, Mississauga, North York, Oakville, and Toronto

• John Tzanis, Paralegal, B.A., J.D. Owner at Continental Legal Services P.C.
  

  John Tzanis, Paralegal, B.A., J.D.

  Owner at Continental Legal Services P.C.

  Member Justices of the Peace Review Council (M.A.G.) as of March 2021 and owner of Continental Legal Services P.C. a firm that represents national and international corporate clients in litigation. Director, Ontario Soccer (Toronto, York and Durham) since 2017.
  Past Director and President of the Paralegal Society of Ontario and Ontario Paralegal Association 2008-2014.
  Awards
  2016 Law Society of Upper Canada Awards Winner: William J. Simpson Award
  2014 Ontario Paralegal Association Awards Winner: Lifetime Achievement Award
  2012-2014 Past President Ontario Paralegal