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Mr. Premier Returns Home Mr. Premier Returns Home It’s Goodbye Bay Street, Hello Brampton Mitch Frazer and Kathleen Davis Former Premier Bill Davis served Torys for 24 years fter retiring as Premier and after 24 years at Torys LLP, former Premier missed and expressed admiration for his “first-class mind” William Davis has returned to Brampton and unwavering humility. James M. Tory, Chair Emeritus and A Counsel at Torys, also spoke fondly of his long-time friend to join his eldest son at Davis Webb LLP, a firm and colleague. “He is a good human being with great judg- founded by his father, A. Grenville Davis, 94 ment,” said Mr. Tory, noting that he had sought Bill’s advice on many occasions when confronting difficult legal, political, years ago. and ethical issues. Brian Flood, former Chair and Counsel at Torys, regarded Upon announcing his departure, Mr. Davis expressed sad- Davis as both a trusted colleague and a dear friend. “During ness at ending his tenure at Torys, as well as excitement to Bill Davis’ twenty plus years at Torys, he made an enormous be rejoining his family firm. “I am leaving Torys with mixed contribution to our firm and to my enjoyment of the place. feelings because I am so fond of everyone here and I have en- joyed being part of this great law firm. However, I am also “First-class mind” proud and excited to be joining my son, Neil, and I am looking forward to working with him for the next several years.” Neil Davis, a partner at Davis Webb, is delighted at his fa- His national reputation for decency, integrity and leadership ther’s return to Brampton. “All of us at Davis Webb are ex- added immensely to what we at Torys strove to be as a firm.” cited to have my father rejoin the firm. After a distinguished Like Mr. Tory, he noted that he had often been the beneficiary career serving the people of Ontario, followed by 24 years as of Davis’ advice. As he explained, “He puts apparent crisis in Pride and affection perspective, tries to understand all points of view and focus- “ ” es on practical solutions. His judgment and instincts are as good as I have ever experienced.” Mr. Davis was admitted to the Ontario bar in 1955 and a lawyer at Torys, we’re looking forward to benefiting from worked at Davis Webb until his election to the Ontario his experience and wisdom on a daily basis.” Legislature in 1959. He was a Member of Provincial Parliament from 1959 to 1985 and Premier of Ontario from Torys’ managing partner, Les Viner, expressed thanks for 1971 until 1985. In 1986, he was inducted as a Companion Mr. Davis’ significant contribution to the firm over the years. of the Order of Canada, and was invested with the Order of “Since 1986, we have been blessed to have had the good for- Ontario the following year. Since that time, he has been the tune of working with, and being associated with, the outstand- recipient of numerous awards and honorary degrees in rec- ing Premier of our province, Bill Davis. He is thought of by the ognition of his extraordinary contributions to Canadian soci- people of Ontario with pride and affection, and our reputation etyMitch and, Frazer in is particular, a partner at Torysto the LLP province and a long-time of Ontario. mentee of Mr. Davis (de- at Torys has been enhanced significantly with Bill’s presence spite the fact that Mr. Davis considers him philosophically misguided). at the firm. I hope and I expect that we will continue to see Bill on visits here, where he will always be welcomed.” Kathleen Davis is a summer student at Torys LLP, who is excited to join her uncle, Other members of the firm expressed similar sentiments Abraham Drassinower, at a firm that her grandfather was so proud to be a mem- at Mr. Davis’ departure from Torys. The Honourable Frank ber of for 24 years Iacobucci, former Justice of the Supreme Court and Counsel . at Torys, said that Davis’ presence at the firm would be dearly Briefly Speaking • En Bref | August 2010 27.
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