Lorelei Mary Amlin was called to the bar in 1994. Justice Amlin's experience includes more than 20 years in litigation, and at one time, she was the senior federal prosecutor in Hamilton. As assistant Crown attorney on the Guns and Gangs initiative, she was team lead on large, complex projects. Justice Amlin has lectured on criminal organizations, complex cases, and search and seizure. Since 2016, she has been in private practice, prosecuting federal charges as an agent for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada. 

Justice Amlin sat on the board of the Community Development Council Durham, which deals with issues of homelessness, poverty, community development and social services. She is an annual participant in the Multiple Sclerosis Society Bike Tour and the Hamilton Around the Bay Road Race in support of St. Joseph's Hospital.

Chief Justice Lise Maisonneuve has assigned Justice Amlin to preside in Guelph.

by Betty Dykstra

 

So the Library Festive Tree of Knowledge has been dismantled and the renovations are done (with the exception of buying some new chairs and some tidying up).  So far we have heard nothing but positive remarks, but we would love you to pop by and see them for yourself. 

What exactly did we do ...

Well, we removed a lot of reporting series that were not being used or updated as we have access to them electronically, and the shelves that held them.   We changed the orientation of the remaining shelves and ensured that they would meet accessibility standards.  This freed up a lot of new space.

We had 3 new tables brought in for the side and 4 for the back of the room, put in a laptop bar along the full length of the north window with 7 new electrical outlets (2 with usb ports) and bumped out the copier area.   This will allow more people to work in the library, the ability to stand while working and with the additional space, be able to compile their court documents with ease.  Along with the new computers last year, I think that we have accomplished quite a bit.   

We also have a new sound system in the Lounge for use when we do CPD's.  The 2 TV's have been linked so that you have a choice of screens to watch and our speakers will now be equipped with lapel microphones so that you can hear them crystal clear through the speakers in the ceiling. 

All of these new features were made possible with your Association Membership Dues.  This would be a great time to remind you to pay for your 2017 fees if not already submitted.

20 Judicial Vacancies
            Ontario Reports and The Lawyers Weekly – February 3, 2017

Many of your members will be interested in the news coming from the office of Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould yesterday of the appointment of new Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada.  Please note that only the JAC’s for the East & North and the GTA have been appointed.  The link to the news release and list of appointees to these committees can be found at this link:  http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1180509
 
We also received word late yesterday that the JAC’s are receiving applications for fourteen federal judicial appointments in Ontario (see attached). 
 
The vacancies are:

• Four (4) vacancies for the Court of Appeal in Toronto;
• Nine (9) vacancies for the Superior Court of Justice;
  • Three (3) in Toronto,
  • One (1) in the Central East Region (Newmarket),
  • One (1) in the Central West Region (Brampton),
  • One (1) in the Central West Region (Milton),
  • One (1) in the East Region (Belleville), and
  • Two (2) in East Region (Ottawa); 
• One (1) vacancy for the Superior Court of Justice – Family Court in the East Region (Ottawa).

THE YORK REGION LAW ASSOCIATION
is going to
TAKE YOU OUT TO THE BALL GAME ALL SUMMER LONG!!!

Office space available:

The Law House has a boardroom right next to the courthouse available to rent by the hour/half-day or full day.  Available after hours, with internet and a printer available.  Call 905-895-4404 and ask for Andrea.

Spacious office, with secretarial station in fully equipped suite of offices, 1 kilometre from Newmarket Courthouse. Sharing space with Senior Litigator. Use of a boardroom, kitchen, storage and other facilities. Agency work available. Call Karen at 905-898-8176.


On the move...

The Law House welcomes Kirk Dickson to our office as our latest addition to our criminal firm.  As most will know, Kirk was previously a prosecutor for the Public Prosecutor's Office and worked in Newmarket.  We are excited to have him with our office as defence counsel.
 
Tom Cooke and Blake McCullough wish to announce that they are practicing in association at:
 
Cooke & McCullough
Lawyers in Association
21 The Queensway South
Keswick, ON  L4P 1Y8
Phone: 905 476 8657
Fax: 905 476 0466
ThomasCookeLaw.com
McCulloughLaw.com 

Tom and Blake are practicing in the areas of Real Estate Law, Criminal Law (including Young Offenders), and Wills and Estates.

Susan Duggan would like to announce the opening of her new family law practice at:

Duggan Law Office
Susan Duggan Barrister & Solicitor
16 Industrial Parkway S., Box V-312
Aurora, Ontario L4G 0R4
Phone: (647) 923-8062
Fax: (905) 727-3857
Email: dugganlaw@bell.net
Website: dugganlaw.ca

Gelman & Associates have moved to:
500 Mapleton Avenue, Suite “A”
Barrie, ON  L4N 9C2
Phone: (705) 797-2106 - Direct Line
Fax: 1-866-476-5544
www.lisagelman.com

Radley Family Law has moved to:
8395 Jane Street, Suite 101
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5Y2
Tel:  (905) 669-2109
Fax: (905) 669-2692

www.radleylaw.ca

Plaxton and Mann, an established, long standing general practice law firm is looking for “young” blood that may consider taking over the practice upon full retirement of remaining partner.  Conveniently located in central Richmond Hill.  If you would like any information, please send an email to info@plaxtonmann.com, or telephone us directly to make an appointment to discuss all options at 905-884-1115.

 

The YRLA Newsletter welcomes your comments, news and notices. 

The cut off day for submission to the next YRLA newsletter is March 20, 2017.

Please direct all submissions to Betty Dykstra at bdykstra@yorklaw.ca
 
Not all submissions will be accepted for publishing.

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