Claude Pensa Email & Phone Number

Claude Pensa is the Dean of the London and Middlesex Bar. He has represented clients in the field of litigation and appeared in trial courts, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Claude is a highly respected mediator and arbitrator. He serves now as counsel to the firm and his duties include mentoring and advising his colleagues. In 2005, the Law Society of Upper Canada conferred on Claude Pensa its highest honour, the Law Society Medal.Call to Bar1956, OntarioEducationBachelor of Arts, University of Western Ontario, 1952Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall Law SchoolQueen's Counsel, 1976Doctor of Laws (Hon.), University of Western OntarioInducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, 1995NoteworthyClaude has served his community in a variety of capacities. He has been extremely active over the years in the political process acting as campaign chair for various candidates for public office. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the University of Western Ontario and served as Chair of that Board. He has served on the Boards of Biotech London Council, the Heart Fund, the C.N.I.B. and Regina Mundi College. He has fundraised for many organizations, including the Grand Theatre, The Boys and Girls Club and the United Way of London and Middlesex.Almost 7 years ago, Claude, together with his late wife Elaine, founded London Lawyers Feed the Hungry which raises money within the bar to place food in the hands of those in need. It is a vital and active element in the charitable community in London and area.MembershipsCanadian Bar Association (past member of Council)Advocate's Society (past Director)Middlesex Law Association (past Trustee).

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