John Peters

John Peters is a seasoned legal professional and leader with extensive experience in litigation and governance. Currently a Partner at Gowling WLG since 2020, John has also served as Director on the Board of the Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation since 2003, after a decade as Chair. John's commitment to community service is evident with longstanding involvement in the Shepherds of Good Hope Board since 1993. Between 2017 and 2019, John held the position of Principal at Jaimac Risk Management Inc., specializing in credit insurance issues, while having previously led the Litigation Management Team as Principal Litigation Counsel at Export Development Canada from 1997 to 2017. Early in the career, experience includes roles at AIESEC Canada and Nelligan Power, where John focused on civil litigation and employment law. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Law from Carleton University and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Windsor.