Michael J. Sims

Michael J. Sims is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa. He is a litigator with the City of Toronto, specializing in complex civil and administrative proceedings involving municipal governance. His legal career spans roles at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, the Department of Justice, and a boutique litigation firm in Toronto, with a focus on corporate commercial litigation.

Education:

• B.A. in History from Queen’s University
• M.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Cambridge (Cantab.)
• LL.B. and B.C.L. from McGill University

His practice areas and academic roles align with fields such as Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, and National Security Law, informed by his background in history and international relations.