Promoting and Enhancing Access to Justice
Wendy Komiotis is Executive Director of the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women, an organization funded by the LFO that provides legal information to women who have experienced violence.
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Promoting and Enhancing Access to Justice
Albert Lin is a law student and volunteer with Pro Bono Students Canada, a national law student program funded by the LFO that provides legal services without charge to organizations and individuals in need.
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Promoting and Enhancing Access to Justice
Amanda Carling is completing her articles through the LFO Public Interest Articling Fellowship program at the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted.
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Promoting and Enhancing Access to Justice
Kori Williams, a lawyer at Dentons, is a volunteer mentor in the Law In Action Within Schools Law Firm mentoring partnership program, funded by the LFO.
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Promoting and Enhancing Access to Justice
Justice Stephen Goudge of the Ontario Court of Appeal is the 2013 recipient of the LFO Guthrie Award, in recognition of his passion for legal ethics and professionalism, and commitment to activities outside the courtroom that advance the public interest. read more
Our Grantees' Stories
Our grantees are using LFO funding for diverse and innovative projects. Read stories about their work.
How Lawyers & Paralegals Contribute to Access to Justice
The work of Ontario lawyers and paralegals generates millions of dollars in mixed trust account interest revenue that supports Legal Aid Ontario and many diverse projects that enhance access to justice.
Access to Justice and Cy-près
The Access to Justice Fund is a national granting program that benefits people across Canada. It is available to receive and administer cy-près awards to improve access to justice.