Pro Bono Ontario

Pro bono can mean the difference between having food, a home, and a fair chance vs hunger, homelessness, and a system that feels rigged. Volunteer today and change someone's life. https://lnkd.in/dqkmXAx

There is still time to register for this important session. Learn about what 100% access to justice could look like and earn professionalism credit at the same time. https://lnkd.in/gxVYZJvn

A great big thank you to the team from Dentalcorp, and especially to Julian Perez, for all his support in hosting a fantastic Pro Bono Ontario Sponsor Day today! As a dedicated PBO board member, Julian's leadership and commitment to access to justice is making a real difference. We would also like to thank all the Dentalcorp team members who gave up their time to volunteer on the Free Legal Advice Hotline. In celebration of Access to Justice Week, we’re reminded of the importance of strong partnerships with organizations like Dentalcorp. Together, we’re closing the gap in providing legal services for low income Ontarians in need. Thank you for your ongoing support in building a fairer, more accessible legal system for all.   💙 #ProBonoOntario #Volunteer #Dentalcorp #GivingBack #100PercentA2J  

Lawyers in RBC’s Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Group recently completed another successful volunteer day with Pro Bono Ontario for “RBC Day.” This year, they advised nearly 60 low-income Ontario residents with legal advice on issues ranging from employment, consumer protection, civil litigation, housing, and will & estates. We have been proudly volunteering with Pro Bono Ontario since 2017 and continue to help our communities prosper. Thank you to the organizers and participants for another rewarding year of this great initiative!

It's been a busy week for Pro Bono Ontario - on Tuesday and Wednesday, lawyers from CIBC Legal and Torys LLP once again generously dedicated their time, resources, and expertise to volunteering on the Pro Bono Ontario Free Legal Advice Hotline. We enjoyed two incredible in-person sponsor days, where lawyers from CIBC Legal and Torys LLP came together to support access to justice in Ontario.   A huge thank you to Linda Plumpton and Hayley Peglar for their help in organizing these sponsor days. PBO would also like to express their gratitude to the leadership at CIBC and Torys LLP for their unwavering support. Finally, none of this would have been possible without the outstanding efforts of the dedicated lawyers who volunteered their time and skills. Your dedication is helping us move closer to our goal of 100% access to justice in Ontario.   #ProBonoOntario #AccessToJustice #Volunteer #CIBC #Torys #GivingBack #100PercentA2J

On Thursday October 25, lawyers from Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP and AIG once again came together for Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline, generously dedicating their time and expertise to supporting access to justice in Ontario. It was an incredible in-person Sponsor Day, demonstrating the power of collaboration between Cassels and AIG to make a real impact in helping low-income Ontarians access justice.   A huge thank you to Lara Jackson and Dahlia Tessler for their help in organizing this day, and to the leadership at Cassels and AIG for their ongoing support. None of this would have been possible without the outstanding efforts of the volunteer lawyers who donated their time and skills. Your commitment is driving us closer to achieving 100% access to justice across Ontario.   #ProBonoOntario #Volunteerism #AccessToJustice #Cassels #AIG #ProBonoWork #100PercentA2J

Join PBO during National Access to Justice Week on October 31 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm for a CPD-accredited session, "Building a 'no wrong door' legal services delivery system". Learn more about what this can look like, steps being taken & how you can contribute to enable this future. This program contains 1 hour(s) and 30 minutes of Professionalism Content. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gxVYZJvn

🌟 Celebrate the top pro bono law firms in Canada! Discover the outstanding contributions of JFK Law, renowned for its Indigenous rights advocacy, and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, recognized for its impactful consumer protection initiatives. Gain insights from leaders like Sara Mainville of JFK Law LLP, Sarah J. Armstrong of Pro Bono Ontario and Fasken, and Kirsti Mathers McHenry of Pro Bono Ontario, who emphasize the importance of a strong pro bono culture and collaboration. These firms are making a significant difference by providing crucial legal services and fostering access to justice for all. Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q02HJWtY0 #ProBono #LegalAid #AccessToJustice #CanadaLaw

🌟 I had the pleasure of attending an incredible reception and silent auction last night, celebrating the Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Weston Group Legal Hotline Week. This week over 40 lawyers from Osler and WGL have volunteered their time on Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline, helping those who need it most. I want to give a special shout-out to the amazing Weston Group Legal Pro Bono Committee— Simone Cole, Ben Goodis, Leanne Laughlin, Stephany James, Emma Zaltz, JD, MBA, Rachel Devon, Laas Hess, Amy Stoyan, and Rae Deulrae Min — for their help and support in making this event such a success. Thank you to everyone involved and to all our Osler and WGL volunteers —your support is invaluable! 💙 #100PercentAccessToJustice #ProBono #PBO #Osler #WestonGroupLegal #Volunteer

🌟 A huge thank you to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Weston Group Legal for an incredible evening of celebration and support! 🌟   Last night, we had the pleasure of attending a wonderful reception and silent auction, marking the Osler and Weston Group Legal Hotline Sponsor Week. Over the course of this week, more than 40 talented lawyers from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Loblaw Companies Limited, Choice Properties REIT, Shoppers Drug Mart, PC Bank and George Weston Limited will volunteer for Pro Bono Ontario’s Free Legal Advice Hotline, providing invaluable assistance to low income Ontarians in need of legal assistance.   We’d like to extend a special thank you to the Weston Group Legal Pro Bono Committee — Simone Cole, Ben Goodis, Leanne Laughlin, Stephany James, Emma Zaltz, JD, MBA, Rachel Devon, Laas Hess, Amy Stoyan, and Rae Deulrae Min — for their hard work and dedication in making the event such a success.   Thank you to everyone who has volunteered this week and contributed to this incredible collaboration—your support means the world to us and to the people we serve! 💙   #100PerecentAccessToJustice #ProBonoOnatraio #Osler #WestonGroupLegal #Volunteer #LegalSupport #MakingADifference