Ronald H.A. van der Steen, P. Eng., B.A., LL.B., C.E.T.

Biography

Prior to obtaining his law degree, Ron worked as a professional engineer and was involved in several capital projects involving a number of technical and legal aspects. Before law school, Ron became a member of the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario Inc. in 1993. When his interest in the legal field grew, he attended the University of Windsor where he earned his Bachelor of Laws degree. He carried on his own practice in Oakville for two years before becoming a partner in Kyle & van der Steen LLP in 2001.

Professional Associations

1998 Law Society of Upper Canada
1993 Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Canada Inc.
1990 Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
1988 Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologies (OACETT), Certified Engineering Technologist, Civil Discipline

Education

1997 Ontario Bar Association
1996 Bachelor of Laws degree, University of Windsor, Ontario
1995 Mediation Training course from the University of Windsor
1992 Arbitration and Mediation of Canada Inc.
1990 Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
1986 Civil Engineering Technology Diploma, Fanshawe College, London, Ontario
1983 Bachelor or Arts degree, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario

Community Activities and Accomplishments

Member of the Board of Directors for Crimestoppers since 2017
Instructor, George Brown College, Toronto – Business Law
Director of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, member since 1998
Speaker “Legal Issues and Digital Media”, Digifest 2002, Design Exchange, March 2002
Knights of Columbus, 4th degree
Whiteside Award Winner for contributing to the community – 1996
Actively plays soccer, hockey and studies ju-jitsu
Scouts of Canada, Leader
Member of the Royal Canadian Legion