Andy Semotiuk

Andy J. Semotiuk is a U.S. and Canadian immigration and human rights lawyer based in Toronto, practicing at Pace Law Firm. A member of the bars of New York, California, Ontario, and British Columbia, he practiced law in Los Angeles for ten years, worked in New York for five, and is now practicing law in Toronto. A former United Nations correspondent in New York and long-time Forbes contributor whose articles on immigration have been read by over one million readers, he brings his global insights to discussions about law, migration, and human rights. He served for three years on the Tribunal Panel of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and is a Senior Advisor to the Centre for Eastern European Democracy. A past President of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and a Distinguished Toastmaster, he has taught at universities in the U.S. and Canada. He is the author of four books, including The Young Professional, and remains a leading voice on refugee and human rights issues.