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What do Benchers really do? How do you become a Bencher? Why should I even bother to vote in the Bencher elections? How does this affect me and other lawyers?
Please join us for TLA's “Behind the Scenes with Benchers”, where you will get an insider take on what Benchers do and tips on running for a bencher position in the upcoming election.
We will also discuss Bencher politics, including the implications of slate election, and how you can make a difference as an independent Bencher.
This event is intended for all lawyers, whether you are thinking about running as a Bencher or simply want to know more about how the Convocation of the Law Society of Ontario works.
It is free of charge for all.
Join us in person or online for this exciting event. For those attending in person, there will be refreshments after the program. Note, in person seats are limited, so get yours today!
Speakers
Click on each speaker's name to read their bio.
- Teresa Donnelly, LSO Treasurer
- Joseph Groia, Bencher & Principal, Groia & Company
- Lubomir Poliacik, Bencher & Partner, Crum-Ewing, Poliacik
- Julia Shin Doi, Bencher & General Counsel, Secretary of the Board of Governors and University Privacy Officer, Ryerson University
- Moderator: Anna Wong, Ontario Lawyer & MPhil Candidate, University of Oxford
Program details
Thursday April 7, 2022
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
HYBRID - In person and Livestream*
*This event will also be livestreamed. A limited number of seats will be available in our intimate lounge. Please select whether you will be attending in person or joining us via livestream through your ticket choice during registration.
This program is eligible for 30 minutes of Professionalism content.
Registration Fee:
- Members: FREE
- Member Licensing Candidates and New Calls: FREE
- Friends of the TLA: FREE
- Non-Members: FREE
- Undergraduate Law School Students: Complimentary tickets are available before April 4, 2022.
- If you are a Friend-Student, please email your request for complimentary attendance to events@tlaonline.ca
- To become a Friend register for free
No refunds after March 31, 2022 . An administrative fee of $25.00 will be applied to all cancellations.
Any opinions expressed by speakers are their own and are not necessarily the opinions of the Toronto Lawyers Association, its directors and staff.