Called to the Bar

Ontario, 1974

Education

Qualified as a Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI), 2002
LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, 1972
B.A., York University (economics), 1969

Professional Activities

Leslie Wittlin is a partner in the Financial Services and Corporate/Commercial Law Groups in the Toronto office of Lang Michener. He has been a partner with the firm since 2005.

Les joined Lang Michener following an illustrious career as a partner in another well-respected law firm. His practice is diverse, encompassing commercial and business law matters for both institutional and entrepreneurial clients with a strong emphasis on financial services. His litigation practice is limited to bankruptcy and insolvency matters in the commercial court.

His legal expertise is augmented by his qualification as a Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI). His natural inclination to explore and delve into issues with detailed analysis is apparent in his counsel and delivery style.

His oral facility in both French and German allows Les to communicate with clients having those as their primary languages. A popular speaker and instructor, Les is frequently requested to address various business and non-profit groups.

Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
International Bar Association
The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada (Director and President, ACFI, 2004 – 2006)
Gallery of Human Migration (Advisory Board)

Directorships

Les Wittlin is an advisory board member for The Gallery of Human Migration, a Canadian charitable organization, and for the Business Innovations Group, a not-for-profit business networking and advisory service.
Previously, Les was a director of HIH Insurance (Canada) Limited, a subsidiary of HIH Insurance of Australia.

Teaching Engagements

Les Wittlin has been an instructor and presenter at:

The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada, Annual Fraud Conferences.
The Ontario Bar Admission Program in both Creditors and Debtors Rights and Corporate and Commercial Law.
Commercial Law for the Certified General Accountants program at Ryerson University, Toronto.
Law and Citizenship, and English as a Second Language at George Brown College, Toronto.

Community Involvement

Les is involved in fundraising activities for Crescent School, the United Jewish Appeal and the Gallery of Human Migration. He has also done volunteer work for the Toronto Hebrew Club for the Blind, the Jewish Community Centre and the Business Innovations Group.

Leslie A. Wittlin