* Articling Student

BCom Entrepreneurial Management

Juris Doctor with specializations in:

Corporate Commercial Law and IT, IP, E-commerce Law

Bob is enthused to be joining Wilson Marshall as a prospective Articling Student. Bob certainly took a circuitous route to get to Victoria; growing up in the Peace country, studying at the University of Alberta, working in Taiwan for over 6 years where he developed his Mandarin language skills, then setting up businesses in Calgary, Edmonton and finally Victoria. He brings his almost 20 years experience as a business owner in Taiwan and Canada to the firm and strong belief in the capability of local businesses to compete in this global market.

While studying law in Australia, Bob developed an intense interest in the rapidly evolving legal issues the Internet and our online interactions create for businesses and individuals. He has researched extensively in various areas of the field and has papers published in legal journals discussing copyright in virtual worlds and on ICANN's new gTLD plans. Even more interesting to him is the real world application of theory to Internet relationships in real life as well as the growth of gaming and game dynamics in many aspects of our life.

In business, Bob has experience working all along the production chain from manufacturing, wholesale, and retail both in Canada and in Asia. He has lead negotiations in Taiwan and China culminating in distribution agreements for foreign products in both juridictions. And, as a former franchisee, has a special interest in the legal aspects of the franchising relationship.

Bob is married with two children, who define his exercise program though won’t commit to specific activities or time frames, and loves living on Vancouver Island for the convenience; lunch downtown, afternoons swimming or hiking with the kids, and an evening show or gallery viewing … or maybe just sitting back and watching the bald eagles soar. Plus as an aromatherapist, his house smells great.