Listen to Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) President Michael Lacy discuss issues facing the criminal bar, articling, engaging the media, the effects of #MeToo in courts, and much more. https://robichaudlaw.ca/podcast/podcast-002-michael-lacy-dont-let-the-law-get-in-the-way-of-your-argument/

Not a current CLA member? Now accepting membership applications for 2018 2018 membership applications can be submitted at any time and will provide the applicant with a membership up to March 31, 2019. Memberships are non-refundable or transferable. Any applications received before January 1, 2018 will be processed by January 10, 2018. Please note, if you are […]

Toronto, ON, June 23, 2017 – The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin has been chosen the 2017 winner of the prestigious G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal for lifetime achievement in criminal law. Chief Justice McLachlin has been at the forefront of the development of Canadian criminal law for over three decades. Throughout it all, the […]

The Annual Criminal Lawyers’ Association Fall Conference is Canada’s largest criminal law conference, attracting more than 700 defence lawyers, members of the judiciary, educators, reporters and other prominent guests from across Canada. There are various levels of sponsorship from which to choose. Please note that Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsors are all considered full […]

CLA members only! Application deadline is April 15, 2017! The association is pleased to announce the launch of the 2017 mentorship program. The Program: For the period of May 1 – October 30, 2017, recent calls (new to 5 years) will be paired with seasoned CLA members. Mentors will be assigned or matched up by […]

For individuals interesting is presenting at CLA sponsored events The Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) holds events and conferences throughout the year. We are aiming to increase our pool of qualified and diverse speakers to contribute at our professional development functions. To help, we have launched the CLA Speakers Bureau. Are you interested in presenting at […]

TORONTO – Lenxczner Slaght and the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (“CLA”) are please to announce that the CLA will be the new co-sponsor of the Gale Cup, replacing the Canadian Bar Association. Please click on language of preference to read the complete release: 2017 Gale Press Release ENG 2017 Gale Press Release FR

The Criminal Lawyers’ Association is now accepting nominations for the 2017 G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Meda 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 Appeal. The […]