Category Archives: LAW SOCIETY OF ONTARIO

Introduction of the Motion at the LSO AGM – thwarted by tech issues that silenced most people seeking to speak

I had no earlier intention of publishing my planned Statement to the Law Society’s Annual General Meeting but it was open to the public to observe and licensees should have been able to speak to it and vote on it. … Continue reading

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Last Day To register for the LSO’s Sept 18th AGM to vote on My Motion for Financial Disclosure of the cost of the CEOSS [pronounced “chaos”]- SEPT 16th 2025 at 5:00 pm

Today, Tuesday Sept 16 at 5 pm is the deadline to register to attend the Law Society of Ontario’s Annual General Meeting. You must register to attend the virtual meeting, debate and vote on my motion. The motion is now … Continue reading

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Vote for Transparency and Accountability at the Law Society of Ontario’s AGM on September 18 2025 5:15 pm – Part I – What IS an AGM? A: It’s YOUR meeting!!

I’ve sat on a bunch of Boards starting back in 2013 with the CLA for 8 years, since 2017 on LAMDA, in between there NARPA, currently on WiCCD and Pilot Place Society’s Board. At least five boards in 12 years … Continue reading

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Vote for Transparency and Accountability at the Law Society AGM on Sept 18 2025 – Part II – Why is Everyone So Angry all the Time? Not without reason…

My motion is now published on the LSO’s AGM page and you can register to attend and vote here Law Society Virtual Annual General Meeting Sept. 18, 2025 In other news: The LSO is hosting a program helping lawyers to … Continue reading

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Interview with Maya Shukairy on Law Break about Motion at the LSO AGM re the CEOSS on Sept 18 2025

I spoke with Maya on her new YouTube Channel, Law Break, on August 16 about my motion for disclosure of the cost of the CEOSS (pronounced “chaos”) to be introduced at the Law Society’s AGM on September 18 2025. You … Continue reading

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What Has the Law Society’s CEOSS Really Cost us? Law360 Opinion Piece – Part II August 12, 2025

Law360 has published my two part series on the global cost of the LSO’s CEO Salary Scandal, or CEOSS (pronounced “chaos”) on Aug 11 and 12, 2025. Part II in the series can be found here:  What Has the Law … Continue reading

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What has the Law Society’s CEOSS really cost us? – Law360 Opinion Piece Part I Aug 11 2025

Law360 has published my two part series on the global cost of the LSO’s CEO Salary Scandal, or CEOSS (pronounced “chaos”) on Aug 11 and 12, 2025. Part I in the series can be found here: What Has the Law … Continue reading

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Licensed Ontario Lawyers and Paralegals Must Register to attend and vote at the LSO AGM on Sept 18 2025

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED MY MOTION FOR A GLOBAL ACCOUNTING OF THE CEOSS (pronounced “chaos”) situation at LSO- it is filed, as far as I can tell. The motion is now published on the Law Society’s Annual General Meeting … Continue reading

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Hanging Up my LSO Correspondent \ Analyst Shoes for the Summer

For a host of intersecting reasons that all came to a head over the last few days, I devoted a bit of time over this past Mother’s Day weekend to reflecting on the questionable utility of my contribution to any … Continue reading

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Law Society of Ontario hires Governance Expert to implement O’Connor Report Recommendations

Here is the article by Law Times’ Jessica Mach today May 8 2025 https://www.lawtimesnews.com/resources/professional-regulation/lso-retains-governance-expert-to-help-respond-to-dennis-oconnors-report-on-ceo-pay-controversy/392449 The expert selected is Richard Leblanc, a professor of governance, law and ethics at York University. Here is the LSO’s announcement of the retainer and their … Continue reading

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