Background
Roberts, Richard Jack was born on July 5, 1942 in London, Ontario, Canada. Son of Arthur George and Alice Isobel (Mitchell) Roberts.
consultant labor arbitrator law educator
Roberts, Richard Jack was born on July 5, 1942 in London, Ontario, Canada. Son of Arthur George and Alice Isobel (Mitchell) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, University Western Ontario, 1965. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1970.
Bar: District of Columbia 1971, United States Court Appeals (District of Columbia circuit) 1972, Law Society Upper Canada 1975. Law clerk United States Court Appeals, District of Columbia, 1970-1971. Associate Steptoe & Johnson, District of Columbia, 1971-1973.
From assistant professor to associate professor of law U. Western Ontario, London, 1973-1980, professor, since 1981.
Counsel, Peter Steinmetz & Association, Toronto,1986. Visiting professor law U. San Diego, 1980-1981.
Director Canada-United States Law Institute, London, Ontario and Cleveland, 1975-1980, 86-87. Consultant Bureau Competition Policy, Government Canada, since 1975, Bureau Industrial Property, Government Canada, 1976-1979.
Counsel Royal Commission Pharmaceuticals, Toronto and Ottawa, Canada, 1984-1985.
Member American Arbitration Association, Ontario Arbitration Association, Ontario Grievance Settlement Board (vice chairman since 1979).
Married Rochelle Elanor Roy, September 4, 1965. Children: Jeannine, Maria-Lise.