Recording Release – LSO Bencher Election Candidates Virtual Town Hall
We’re pleased to share the recording release of the LSO Bencher Election Candidates Virtual Town Hall.
In this 1-hour virtual town hall, Russell Alexander moderates a panel discussion with fellow 2023 Law Society of Ontario Bencher Election candidates, Angela Ogang, Atrisha Lewis and Steven Benmor. The candidates are also joined on the panel by former bencher, Gavin MacKenzie and the President of the Law Students’ Society of Ontario, Monica Santos.
The panelists provide insights into the role of a bencher and also discuss their perspectives and platforms for the April election.
The speakers discuss:
1. What’s the role of the Bencher?
2. Who elects them?
3. The history of convocation at the LSO
4. What’s the role of non-lawyer benchers and how are they appointed?
5. Reflections on the Bencher experience
6. The Role of Students
7. Hot Topics for the 2023 Election
8. Q&A
*Please note that the views and opinions expressed by the panelists during the virtual town hall meeting are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Russell Alexander or our firm.
*This presentation has been accredited by the Law Society of Ontario and contains 35 minutes of professionalism content.
Watch the full presentation of the LSO Bencher Election Candidates Virtual Town Hall here:
