The following was published on April 1st, 2009 (April Fool’s Day)…
I’m pleased to announce that after 9 years in private practice, I have decided to leave the profession of law.
I’ve really enjoyed practice, especially my work in the areas of privacy and access to information law. Effective immediately, however, I’ve joined the offshore data mining firm, PrivacyInvader Inc., who have retained me on a full-time basis to help them “navigate” around Canadian and international privacy laws in a commercially viable manner. As a result, I will not be continuing my practice or this blog.
If you believe the above announcement, April Fools!
In fact, I’m pleased to advise that I’ve been invited to join the partnership of Pitblado LLP effective January 1, 2009. A formal announcement will be made in the coming weeks.
The reality is that I’ve truly enjoyed working at Pitblado LLP and look forward to continuing at the firm for many more years. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful group of clients whom I have the privilege of providing counsel to on a day to day basis. The best part of my practice is getting to work with personable and professional colleagues and clients, many of whom have become good friends. I’m very excited to continue my practice, albeit in my new role as a partner.
Congratulations Brian!
Thanks Michael! And, thanks to everyone else who has offered congratulations offline.
I’m pleased that the first part of the post – the April Fool’s joke – seemed to work. LOL!