Background
McInnis, Joel Arthur was born on March 10, 1956 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of John Arthur and Rose Lorraine (Laboret) McInnis. arrived in Hong Kong, 1988.
McInnis, Joel Arthur was born on March 10, 1956 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of John Arthur and Rose Lorraine (Laboret) McInnis. arrived in Hong Kong, 1988.
Bachelor with distinction, U. Regina, Saskatchewan, 1981; Bachelor of Laws, U. Saskatchewan, 1980; Bachelor of Civil Law, McGill University, 1984; Master of Laws, McGill University, 1988; postgraduate, U. London, since 1994.
Articled clerk, Shumiatcher & Associations, 1980-1981; associate lawyer, Shumiatcher & Associations, 1981-1982; consultant, Gottlieb, Kaylor, Swift & Stocks, 1983-1984; articled clerk, Swinton & company, 1984-1985; associate lawyer, Swinton & company, 1985-1987; consultant, Baker & McKenzie, 1989-1994; assistant professor of law, University Hong Kong, since 1988. Consultant Shell Companies in China and Hong Kong, 1993-1994.
Chairman Canada Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, 1993, president, 1992. Fellow Chartered Institute Arbitrators. Member Law Society Hong Kong, Law Society.B.C., Law Society Saskatchewan, Canada Bar Association, International Bar Association, Canada Association Law Teachers, Academy Staff Association Hong Kong.
Married Debora Ann Chatwin, May 22, 1982. Children: Whitney, Tristan.