Jeffrey J. Gindin, QC

“I’m here to advocate for you, not to judge you. My goal is to represent you with energy, creativity and passion. My colleagues and I will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you.”
Jeff Gindin, a Founding Partner of Gindin Wolson Simmonds Roitenberg, has been practising law since 1971.
He has appeared in the courts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, and Ontario, as well as the Supreme Court of Canada. He has been involved in many high-profile, complex, and precedent-setting cases throughout his career. He is sought after as a speaker by a variety of audiences, including police graduates, his fellow lawyers, the Law Society of Manitoba, and the University of Manitoba Law School where he has taught courses in criminal law since 1978.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Manitoba, 1970
- Dean’s Honour List
- Constitutional Law Prize
- Solicitor’s Prize
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Manitoba, 1967
Work History
- 1995–present | Founding partner, Gindin Wolson Simmonds Roitenberg
- 1990–1995 | Senior Partner, Gindin Smith Pearlman
- 1978–1990 | Senior Partner, Gindin Soronow and Company
- 1974–1978 | Partner, Walsh Micay and Company
- 1971–1974 | Associate, Walsh Micay and Company
Memberships
- International Society of Barristers (Fellow)
- Manitoba Bar Association
- Canadian Council of Criminal Defence Lawyers (Former Executive Member)
- Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of Manitoba (Former President, Vice-President, Executive Member)
Selected Professional Highlights
- Counsel to Parties, Phoenix Sinclair Commission of Inquiry
- Award of Merit recipient, Manitoba Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 2017
- Recognized in area of Criminal Law by BestLawyers.com since 2006
- Past Presenter, “The Techniques of Persuasion”, University of Manitoba Department of Psychology
- Frequent Presenter, “Role of the Defence”, Winnipeg Police Academy
- Frequent lecturer on cross-examination techniques, jury trial strategy, and conducting effective preliminary hearings
- University of Manitoba Law School, Sessional Lecturer (Advocacy; Criminal Procedure; Charter Issues in Criminal Law; and Preventing Wrongful Convictions)
- Has successfully coached the Manitoba Law School’s moot court finalists at Canadian Moot Court competitions on numerous occasions
- Frequent presenter at continuing legal education programs
Outside of Law
Jeff is a sports enthusiast who works out regularly, plays tennis, and enjoys reading and travelling when time permits.