Darryl Larson practiced immigration law in Vancouver, British Columbia for almost thirty years. He was a former Chair of the Canadian Bar Association of British Columbia’s Immigration Section, counsel to both individuals and corporations, at one point represented China’s most wanted fugitive, and successfully implemented a succession plan when he retired in 2018. In this episode Peter, Steven, Deanna and Darryl discuss Darryl’s career as an immigration lawyer in a candid discussion about what practicing immigration law is like. 00:51 – Why did Darryl get into immigration law? (Darryl’s answer really becomes a tale of his move from Edmonton to Vancouver). 8:20 – Who were Darryl’s initial clients? How did Darryl get his initial clients? 11:15 – What was practicing immigration law like in the 1990s compared to what it’s like now? Was the introduction of the IRPA really that big a game changer? 18:15 – What steps did Darryl take to become an expert in the area of immigration? 20:00 – How did Darryl go from practicing mainly immigration enforcement to developing a corporate immigration practice? 22:30 – What were some of Darryl’s most memorable cases? 37:45 – How did some of those cases change Darryl’s perspective on being … Read More