I was born in Montreal , moved to Moncton at a very young age and have lived and worked here ever since, except during my years away at university.

I am a graduate of Moncton High School, Dalhousie University (Science degree) and the University of New Brunswick Law School. I practiced law in Moncton for many years with a large practice in Family Law, before being appointed a provincial court judge. I presided in courts across New Brunswick hearing mainly criminal matters, including Youth Court.

While practicing law, I was active in many different organizations including Moncton Headstart, the Canadian Cancer Society and as General Counsel for the Canadian Jewish Congress. In addition, I am the proud recipient of the City of Moncton Commemorative Medal.

For many years I was involved with various judges’ associations. I served terms as President of the New Brunswick Provincial Court Judges’ Association, the Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges and was a Governor of the American Judges’ Association. For a number of years I was a member of the New Brunswick Judicial Council, a body which deals with complaints filed against judges.