The Foundation benefitted from an influx of new ideas and energy this summer thanks to three students working with us: Jenel Jackson, Rachael Simser, and Alex Traballo.
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Summer law student reflections: incomparable class actions experience
I worked at with the Class Proceedings Fund staff team. I gained comprehensive knowledge in class action litigation funding and an extensive look at the history and development of class proceedings in Ontario.
Summer law student reflections: shaping public interest insights
I spent the summer supporting the Foundation’s grants team. I conducted research, developed onboarding tools for current and new staff, attended meetings, and learned about the sector more widely.
LAWS student reflections: the start of another journey
The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program. This year we were fortunate to host Jenel. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.
Celebrating Judy Mark upon her retirement
After 13 years, Judy Mark, our long-serving Director, Strategic Finance and Administration, has retired from the Foundation. We gathered to thank her for her service and wish her a fond farewell.
Lara Sanders joins The Law Foundation of Ontario as Director, Strategic Finance
The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the hiring of Lara Sanders, CPA, CMA, as our new Director, Strategic Finance.
2021-2022 PIAF articling highlights
We asked our 2021-2022 Public Interest Articling Fellowship participants to share some highlights of their articling experience. Here is some of what they shared.
Sharpening my open smart city lens
My fellowship’s focus on citizen agency in a smart city ecosystem coincided with a period of rapid growth for Open North and major developments in smart city and technology communities
Youth an emergent trend of latest community-driven grants
We granted just over $1.3M for 22 new Responsive grants, and youth were an emergent trend of these community-driven projects
Danielle Marks joins Class Proceedings Committee
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Marks to the Class Proceedings Committee. Ms Marks is a partner and Chair of the Civil Litigation practice group at SV Law