Ian Sonshine is a senior immigration and refugee lawyer with Lewis & Associates LLP, with a diverse and comprehensive background representing clients in all aspects of the immigration process.
Ian’s legal practice is focused on issues relating to immigration litigation and enforcement, the intersection of criminal and immigration law, as well as complex inadmissibility matters. He regularly represents clients before all levels of the Immigration and Refugee Board and has appeared frequently before the Federal Court of Canada, including on urgent Motions for Stays of Removal.
Ian is a licensed lawyer in the province of Ontario and the State of Colorado. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming and a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Toronto.
In addition to his legal practice, Ian is a community mediator, an advocate for immigration and refugee policy reform and an aspiring musician. He speaks French and English.