PRE-LAW studies were at the University of Waterloo, mostly in physics. Lee graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, in 1976 and was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1978. Lee`s practice involves representation in complex coverage and personal injury matters, including appearances at trial, on appeals and in arbitrations. He has acted as counsel in numerous prominent cases of importance to the insurance and defence community. In addition, Lee also often acts in a consulting capacity on behalf of various insurance industry groups and interests.

Lee has played a prominent role in a variety of insurance and health care issues in recent years. He was a member of the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ontario for six years. He is currently a member of the joint OMA, MOH, CMPA Medical Malpractice committee. He is past president of Canadian Defence Lawyers and a past Director of the Defense Research Institute. He is also privileged to have been made an honorary member of the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association.

Lee is general editor of Butterworth`s Personal Injury Manual. He is a member of the editorial board of the Canadian Journal of Insurance Law. He is member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, The Advocates` Society, the Defense Research Institute, the Metropolitan Toronto Lawyers Association, the Arbitration and Mediation Institute of Ontario, the Insurance Institute, the International Association of Defense Counsel, and Canadian Defence Lawyers.

Originally from Montreal, Lee, his wife Ghislaine and children Brendan and Sabrina, now live in Toronto. The whole family are avid golfers and skiers.