Experience

Heron Law Offices

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal/Canadian Immigration Lawyer

  • Jan 2021 - Present



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  I am teaching three different courses in 2020-2021, including Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds and Appeals, Family Class, and Practice Management. My unique teaching style focuses on student well-being and bringing in a critical analysis of Canadian immigration law and policy. I bring energy, passion, and a focused approach to ensuring students learn the foundational concepts needed to enter practice ethically and competently. I want them to challenge me and I want to challenge them.



Edelmann and Company Law Offices

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Barrister and Solicitor

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2021

  I provide legal services in all areas of Canadian immigration and refugee law with a focus on complex applications, overcoming refusals, inadmissibility matters, appeals, and judicial reviews. I regularly appeals before the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada. I am proud to serve international students, families, temporary foreign workers, and others seeking humanitarian and compassionate grounds relief .See more: https://edelmann.ca/news/our-team/will-tao/



Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part-Time Supervising Immigration Lawyer - Law Student Legal Advice Program

  • Oct 2019 - Aug 2020

  I supervise and advise law students working on case files related to immigration, refugee, and citizenship matters.



City of Vancouver

• Canada
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chair, Cultural Communities Advisory Committee

  • Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  The mandate of the Cultural Communities Advisory Committee (formerly known as the Multicultural Advisory Committee*) is to advise Council on enhancing access and inclusion for Vancouver's diverse cultural communities to fully participate in City services and civic life. See our 2017-2018 work plan here: http://vancouver.ca/your-government/cultural-communities-advisory-committee.aspx



Larlee Rosenberg

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Canadian Immigration Lawyer

  • May 2015 - Apr 2018

  I provide legal services in all areas of Canadian immigration law with an emphasis on integrity, transparency, and creativity. Please visit http://www.larlee.com/lawyers/will-tao/ to see some of my representative work. Visit my personal law blog: http://www.vancouverimmigrationblog.com for my latest thoughts and analysis on Canadian immigration law.

• Articled Student

  • May 2014 - May 2015

  - Assisting the Firm's lawyers in all areas of Canadian immigration law with an emphasis on Enforcement (Judicial Reviews and Appeals to the Immigration Appeals Division), Applications for Permanent Residence (Economic and Family), and Work Permits (LMIA-based and LMIA exempt)- Preparing updates on changes in Canadian immigration law to the Firm's lawyers and employees- Promoting the Firm's work through written publications and oral presentations



Haworth & Lexon Law Firm

• China
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Intern

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  Legal Internship focused on Corporate Law, Securities, and International Dispute ResolutionRepresentative Work included:- Assisting in a $10 million (USD) international contract dispute on behalf of one of Chongqing's largest private companies- Assisting a high net-worth client in coordinating possible steps to resolve illegal contract signed with immigration consulting company- Coordinating with Consulate Generals and Business Contacts in China's fastest growing city



Heenan Blaikie

• Canada
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Summer Articled Student

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Student attached to the Corporate/Immigration groups at the FirmRepresentative Work included:- Preparing and drafting documents and business plans on behalf of BC PNP, SINP, and QIIP applicants- Conducting Due Diligence as part of M&A transactions- Conducting Minute Book Reviews and Researching Securities-related issues- Assisting in drafting Schedules to a multi-million dollar M&A entertainment deal- Preparing litigation submissions- Drafting various memorandums



Community Legal Services Ottawa Centre

• Student Caseworker

  • Sep 2012 - Apr 2013

  Assisted Senior Practitioners in researching and preparing submissions before the Federal Court, IRBSpecialized in drafting affidavits for H+C Applicants.



Sanofi

• France
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Intern

  • May 2012 - Jul 2012

  Was tasked with drafting and reviewing numerous pharmaceutical agreements, including collaboration agreements, preclinical research agreements, etc.



Joyce Murray MP Office

• Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  I organize engagement efforts, conduct outreach, write correspondence, assist CA's and LA's in their tasks for Joyce.



UBC Sport and Recreation

• Operations Supervisor

  • May 2008 - Sep 2010



University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Health, Wellness & Fitness

• Research Assistant for Dr. Henry Yu

  • Jul 2009 - Jul 2010

  Conduct research in the area of Chinese-Canadian history and Transpacific Migration

• Student

  • 2006 - 2010



Emerging Leaders of UBC

• President

  • Mar 2009 - May 2010

  120 member non-profit organization focused on developing "leadership as a service to others." This years focus as been taking on greater personal responsibility in the community and abroad. Leading a team of over 30 executives and directors.