Mr. Karas is an honors graduate in Political Science from York University and obtained his Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. He speaks fluent English, French, and Spanish and has a working knowledge of Italian, Portuguese, and German.
He is the Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA)Citizenship and Immigration Section, Past Chair of the International Bar Association (IBA) Immigration and Nationality Committee, Past Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Canada, and International Ethics Committees, and current co-Chair of the Immigration and Naturalization Committee of the Section of International Law.
He is a regular speaker and moderator at major international legal and human resources professional gatherings. He is listed in Who is Who in Corporate Immigration Law, WWL Thought Leaders, and Best Lawyers as a leading immigration legal counsel. He is the recipient of the Martindale Hubbell Client Champion Platinum Award for several consecutive years.
Mr. Karas is often quoted by the national and international press on important cases and provides commentary on Canada's immigration law and policies. His articles are published in national and international journals. He is a regular guest on local, national, and international radio and television programs. He is a regular opinion writer for Law360 Canada by Lexis Nexis.
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