Mitch Kowalski, LL.B, LL.M

Mitch Kowalski operates a boutique law practice specializing in real estate and project finance matters. Prior to opening his own firm, he was a partner in both a large international law firm and a mid-sized downtown Toronto law firm, as well as being an in-house solicitor for the City of Toronto and Residential Product Director at First Canadian Title. He has written a legal text on commercial real estate financing as well as a number of legal and non-legal articles. He also speaks and teaches on real estate law. He received a Master of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario, and an LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Kowalski is the Managing Director of Toronto Writers’ Centre. He is a founding board member of Project Desert Roses, and currently sits as a Board Member of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Toronto Section). He has been Vice-Chair of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (National); Secretary of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (National); President/Chair of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Toronto Section); Past President of the Hong Kong Canada Business Association (Toronto Section); Board Member and Secretary of the Mon Sheong Charitable Foundation; Cathay Ball Co-Chair of the Mon Sheong Charitable Foundation; and Executive Committee Member of the Ontario Bar Association, Real Estate Section.

(Appointment expires Jan. 15/13)