Meet John A. M. Petrella

John strives to provide thoughtful and insightful legal advice to allow his clients to achieve their desired outcomes in a timely and cost-effective manner. With a wide variety of experience in various areas of civil litigation, including negligence, breach of contract, employment issues, and data and information privacy matters, and administrative law, including appearing in front of a number of administrative tribunals, John leverages his varied experiences to develop creative strategies that promote his clients’ interests. In addition to helping clients navigate civil and administrative disputes, John has a particular interest in working with educational institutions to collaboratively work with his clients to create, develop, and implement strategies and best practices that minimize the risk of future legal disputes.

• J.S.D. Tory Writing Award (2017)
• Sun Light Foundation International Exchange Award (2016)
• 2016 Gale Cup Second Place Factum (2016)
• Cohen Highley LLP Award (2015)
• Dean’s Honor List, Faculty of Law (2015, 2016)
• Dean of Law Entrance Scholarship (2014)
• International Centre for Olympic Studies Graduate Student Essay Competition Winner (2014)
• Dean’s Honor List, Faculty of Health Sciences (2011, 2012, 2013)
• Global Opportunities Award (2012)

• Partner, Lerners LLP (2024)
• Associate lawyer, Lerners LLP (2018 to 2023)
• Student-at-Law, Lerners LLP (2017-2018)
• Summer Law Student, Lerners LLP (2016)
• Summer Law Student, Beckett Personal Injury lawyers (2015)

• Middlesex Law Association
• The Advocates' Society

• Master of Laws, McGill University (2021)
• Admitted to the Ontario Bar (2018)
• Juris Doctor (with Distinction), Western University (2017)
• Master of Arts (Kinesiology-Sport History), Western University (2014)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors Specialization in Kinesiology), Western University (2013)