As a result of the Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary for Recent Calls, the CLA is able to assist up to three full/active members with travel/hotel expenses to attend the upcoming 52nd Fall Conference happening November 15 and 16. We will be offering up to three recent calls up to a $500 bursary each to help reduce […]
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The Mark J. Sandler Professional Development Bursary – Submit by July 31
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 2, 2024
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Statement from CLA President, Boris Bytensky
The @ClaOntario acknowledges today’s funding announcement by @douglasdowney @ONAttorneyGen to hire additional judges and crown prosecutors to help address ongoing significant delays in the criminal justice system. While these resources are sorely needed and will assist, a fair, equitable and properly functioning criminal judicial system can not exist when only two of the three major participants […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on May 30, 2024
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MeToo in legal profession | Stephanie DiGiuseppe,Laura Metcalfe and Sam Puchala
This article was originally published on Law360TM Canada (www.law360.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. By Stephanie DiGiuseppe, Laura Metcalfe and Sam Puchala Law360 Canada (April 2, 2024, 10:25 AM EDT) — The Toronto Star recently published an article documenting the sexual harassment and violence women experience in the legal profession. The headline was eye-catching — […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on April 5, 2024
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2024 CLA Mentorship program – now accepting applications for interested mentors.
Open to Full/Active CLA members only Applications for Mentees/Mentors – Deadline is March 31, 2024 For the period of May 1 – November 30, 2024, 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 […]
Posted by Andrea Lowry in News on February 29, 2024
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Happy Holidays from the Criminal Lawyers’ Association!
Happy Holidays from the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA)! The team at the CLA would like to extend our best wishes to you all for a safe and peaceful holiday season. We hope you are able to enjoy the festivities with family and friends. Looking forward to what the new year will bring! Holiday Office Hours The CLA […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on December 19, 2023
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The Criminal Lawyers’ Association is inviting members to apply for the 2023-2025 CLA Recent Call Committee!
Interested candidates should send a statement of interest to Dawn Dickinson (dawn@mcelroylaw.ca) and Sara Little (slittle@btlegal.ca). The deadline to apply is Friday, December 22, 2023 at 4 p.m. EST. Our goal is to create a committee with broad experiences and perspectives. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The statement of interest […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on December 6, 2023
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The CLA is inviting members to apply for the 2023-2025 CLA Women’s Committee
The CLA is inviting members to apply for the 2023-2025 CLA Women’s Committee. Interested candidates should send a statement of interest to sam@veloxlaw.ca and lmetcalfe@addario.ca. The deadline to apply is December 16, 2023 at 4 p.m. EST. Our goal is to create a committee with broad experiences and perspectives. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. The statement of […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on November 22, 2023
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Announcing your 2023-2025 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT Boris Bytensky EXECUTIVE DURHAM/VICTORIA/PETERBOROUGH Alan Richter GREY/BRUCE Elizabeth Barefoot HALIDMAND/NORFOLK/BRANTFORD Ann Marie Stewart HALTON Brendan Neil HAMILTON Lauren Wilhelm KINGSTON Jordan Tekenos-Levy LONDON Cassandra DeMelo NIAGARA Christopher Raimondo OTTAWA: PEEL Sweta Tejpal RIDEAU/ST. LAWRENCE Robert Barr SAULT STE. MARIE: Anthony Orazietti SIMCOE/MUSKOKA Emily Dyer SUDBURY Michael Haraschuk THUNDER BAY George Joseph WATERLOO Sarah Cheshire WINDSOR: Lisa Carnelos YORK REGION: Daniella Guido TORONTO REGIONAL DIRECTORS INDIGENOUS DIRECTOR Lysandra Moreno WOMEN’S DIRECTORS RECENT CALL DIRECTORS
Posted by John Chagnon in News on November 18, 2023
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2023-2025 CLA Call for Board Nominations
Pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Criminal Lawyers’ Association, I am pleased to inform all voting members that an election will be held this fall for the Executive and Directors of our Association for the 2023-2025 term. Individuals can access the By-Laws on the CLA website. Note – It is important that voting members […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on August 11, 2023
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G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal awarded to defence counsel Marie Henein by Criminal Lawyers’ Association
Toronto, ON, July 19, 2023 – A legendary bright light of the criminal defence bar, Marie Henein, has been chosen as the 2023 recipient of the country’s top legal award – the G. Arthur Martin Medal. The Martin Medal recognizes outstanding, lifetime contributions to the criminal law. Ms. Henein will receive the award at a special awards […]
Posted by John Chagnon in News on July 18, 2023
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