The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Etienne Esquega to its Board of Trustees.
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Community Leadership in Justice Fellowships awarded to Prasanna Balasundaram and Laura Tamblyn Watts
The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce it has awarded Community Leadership in Justice Fellowships for the 2020-2021 academic term to Prasanna Balasundaram and Laura Tamblyn Watts.
LAWS student reflections: feeling connected even during COVID
The Foundation participates in LAWS’ Summer Job Program, hosting a high school student for a month. This year we were fortunate to host Firdaus. Here are some of her reflections about working with the Foundation.
Job posting: Counsel, Class Proceedings Fund
We are seeking a counsel for the permanent, full-time position of Counsel to the Class Proceedings Committee.
COVID-19 related updates
COVID-19: Regular updates on our response to COVID-19, including how to contact us and application deadline extensions.
Lisa Cirillo new CEO of The Law Foundation of Ontario
The Law Foundation of Ontario is pleased to announce that Lisa Cirillo will be its new CEO. Ms Cirillo has been the Executive Director of Downtown Legal Services since 2010.
Helen Tewolde named Action Canada Fellow
Helen Tewolde, the Foundation’s Director of Policy and Programs, has been named a 2020/2021 Action Canada Fellow by Action Canada and the Public Policy Forum.
COVID-19 related resources for nonprofit and justice sectors
Several organizations have created or compiled COVID-19 related resources for the nonprofit and the justice sectors. Here are a few we believe may be helpful.
Four new grants support rights of vulnerable investors
From its 2019 Investor Rights Call for Applications, the Foundation invested more than $300K for four projects that aim to support the advancement and protection of investors, in particular vulnerable investors.
Gina Papageorgiou appointed to position of Judge
Congratulations to Gina Papageorgiou, the Foundation’s longstanding Counsel to the Class Proceedings Fund on her appointment to the position of Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.