Stephen James Fogarty

Dorval, Quebec, Canada

+91 xxxx xxxxx

[email protected]

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Timeline
Jan 1986 - Jan 2007
Legal Counsel
Law firms in Montreal including Gascon; Grey Casgrain; Silver Braun; Allen & Assoc; Harvey Simard
Current Company
Nov 2007 - now
Owner & Attorney
Fogarty Law Firm
Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
Honorary Legal Advisor
Embassy of Ireland in Canada
About me
Canadian immigration and citizenship lawyer | Strategy advisor | Special services for musicians
Education
- St. paul university, ottawa, ontario
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  Licentiate in philosophy (l.ph.) qualification for teaching philosophy at college level graduate degree
- Mcgill conservatory, schulich school of music
  2011 - 2012
  Certificate in music theory 2012
- Mcgill university
  1972 - 1975
  Bachelor of arts (b.a.) joint honours, political science and philosophy
  Activities and Societies: Arts Student Senator, McGill University Senate; Member of several Senate committees; Newman Centre
- University of ottawa / université d'ottawa
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  Master of arts (m.a.) philosophy honours
  Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant for 2 years; Student representative, Philosophy Faculty Council; Founded political philosophy seminar group
- Cornell dyson school of applied economics & management
  2023 - 2024
  Certificate in business management essentials
  Specialized program enhancing my business management skills in defining an organizational vision and establishing strategic goals; understanding financial statements; developing marketing strategies; creating a proper organizational structure and assigning appropriate job roles to achieve business goals; selecting motivation strategies to lead employees, whether individually or in teams; and developing skills to thrive in rapidly changing global challenges and markets.
- Wharton online
  2024 - 2025
  Professional certificate in strategic management
  This three-part Professional Certificate in Strategic Management program includes detailed lectures, interaction with course peers and examinations in the Competitive Advantage and Connected Strategy sections, as well as completion of a detailed Strategic Management Capstone Project.
- York university - osgoode hall law school
  2018 - 2018
  Certificate in entertainment law
  Detailed study of key legal issues in the music, film, television, online, and sports entertainment industries including intellectual property and copyright, contracts, licensing, creator's and performer's rights, distribution, broadcasting, reputation management and others.
- Mcgill university
  1981 - 1985
  Bachelor of laws (ll.b. - j.d. equivalent); bachelor of civil law (b.c.l.)
  Activities and Societies: President, McGill Law Students' Association; Member, Law Faculty Council; Co-Chair, Judicial Board, Students' Society of McGill University
Experience
- Law firms in montreal including gascon; grey casgrain; silver braun; allen & assoc; harvey simard
  Jan 1986 - Jan 2007
  Legal counsel
  Immigration and citizenship law; criminal law in defense; administrative law; corporate law
- Fogarty law firm
  Nov 2007 - now
  Owner & attorney
  Secure your better future in Canada with Fogarty Law Firm. We provide professional legal services in Canadian and Quebec immigration matters, including applications to acquire and extend temporary legal status in Canada (work, study, and visitor authorizations), to obtain permanent resident status, and to apply for Canadian citizenship. We also undertake judicial review applications at Federal Court for individuals and in collaboration with other law firms. In recent years, we have added entertainment law to our practice, focussing primarily on assisting musicians.We enjoy assisting clients who are serious about securing their better future in Canada and in strategic collaboration with other law firms and businesses. Fogarty Law Firm is located in Dorval, Quebec, close to the Montreal–Trudeau International Airport. We are proud to support the Montreal Symphony Orchestra (OSM – Maestro Circle donor) and the Montreal Shamrocks Gaelic Athletic Association as a corporate sponsor, among other community initiatives. Show less
- Embassy of ireland in canada
  Mar 2013 - Dec 2016
  Honorary legal advisor
  Provided advice on Canadian legal matters to the Irish Ambassador and his Embassy staff when requested. Appointed officially to this post in March 2013, after having provided advice on an informal basis from November 2010 to March 2013.
Licenses & Certifications
- Edx verified certificate for business strategy from wharton: competitive advantage
  Edx
  Jan 2025
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Stephen James Fogarty
  Honorary Legal Advisor Embassy of Ireland to Canada Mar 2013
- Awarded to Stephen James Fogarty
  Governor Quebec Bar Foundation - Fondation du Barreau 2012
- Awarded to Stephen James Fogarty
  McGill Law Student Participation Award Law Students' Association, McGill Mar 1984 Recognition of volunteer work as President of the McGill Law Students' Association and other volunteer activities.
- Awarded to Stephen James Fogarty
  McGill University Scarlet Key Award Scarlet Key Society, McGill University 1975 In recognition of volunteer service as Faculty of Arts student representative on McGill University Senate for two years, and other activities. The Scarlet Key award recognizes students who have demonstrated indubitable qualities of leadership, unselfishness and perseverance by their outstanding contributions to the McGill community.