Toronto, ON, May 28, 2019 – The Criminal Lawyers Association (CLA) has awarded the prestigious G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal to Justice David. H. Doherty. The Martin Medal was struck in 1989 to honour Goldwyn Arthur Martin, a nationally prominent criminal lawyer and eminent jurist. It is awarded in recognition of lifelong achievement and […]

We’re very pleased to report we have already started to receive robe donations in the CLA office. Thanks to all those that have already donated! As a reminder, robe donations can be made by: Bring your old robes to the Spring Conference on June 8. A CLA office rep will collect on site. Drop off […]

Voting has started. All eligible voters will receive voting instructions from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). The deadline for voting is April 30, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The CLA board has endorsed eleven lawyers for election as Benchers of the LSO. The CLA board conducted a detailed survey and screening process to ensure […]

CLA members only! Application deadline is March 15, 2019 For the period of April 1 – November 30, 2019, recent calls (new to 5 years) will be paired with seasoned CLA members. Mentors will be assigned or matched up by the mentoring committee. During the mentorship period, mentors and mentees will meet, at minimum, for […]

SUBMIT BY FEBRUARY 28! As a result of the the Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary for Recent Calls, the CLA is able to assist up to four full/active members with travel/hotel expenses to attend the upcoming Women in Criminal Law Conference on April 6 in Collingwood. We will be offering up to four recent calls a $500 […]

Who do you think is deserving of the 2019 G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal? It’s easy, confidential and free to nominate! Annually the association presents the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal for outstanding contribution to criminal justice. G. Arthur Martin was Canada’s greatest criminal advocate before he became a leading jurist with the Ontario Court of […]

The CLA will be launching its 4th Annual Recent Call Conference in early September. Details: Date and Time: Sunday, November 11, 2018, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Double Tree by Hilton, Mandarin Room, 108 Chestnut St, Toronto (in person only) Recent Call Conference Registration Fees (includes HST): $22.60: CLA members called to the bar […]