Ian has provided legal services on a number of pro bono matters, including assisting organizations with charity registration.

In law school, Ian worked as a teaching assistant and a research assistant and received the David Mullan Entrance Scholarship in law from Queen’s University Faculty of Law. He volunteered as a student caseworker at Queen’s Business Law Clinic and was a member of Pro Bono Students Canada. He was also the President of Queen’s Outlaw, the Queen's Law club for 2SLGBTQ+ law students and allies.