John R. Varley

Background

Varley, John R. was born in 1947 in Toronto, Ontario.

Education

Wilfrid Laurier University (Bachelor of Arts, Honours, 1969). York University (Master of Arts, 1970). Osgoode Hall Law School (Bachelor of Laws, 1974).

Career

Worked at Miller Thomson (Toronto, Ontario) specializing in Insolvency and Pension Insolvency. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Ontario. Brent Scholar, 1968-1969.

Double Gold Medalist, 1969.

Phi Delta Phi International Graduate of the Year, 1974. Law Clerk to Chief Justice of Ontario, 1976-1977.

Charter Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada. Former Vice-Chairman, Canadian Bar Association - Ontario Insolvency Law Section.

Chairman, Canadian Bar Association - Ontario, Personal Property Security Law Committee, 1986-1992.

Executive Member, Canadian Bar Association - Ontario, Pensions & Benefits Section, 1994-1997. Lecturer and Instructor in Debtor-Creditor Law, Ontario Bar Admission Course, 1980-1983, inclusive and 1986-1987. Law Society of Upper Canada Special Lecturer, 1985 and 1988.

Recipient, 125th Anniversary of Confederation Medal, 1992.

Director, Osgoode Hall Law School Alumni Association, 1983-1995. Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada and Canadian Pensions and Benefits Conference.

Achievements

• John R. Varley has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada and Canadian Pensions and Benefits Conference.