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Glenn Hainey

• Married, three children • LL.B., UWO, 1974 • 1976 Call • Partner, Head of Toronto

Advocacy Department, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Career • Executive Assistant to

Ontario’s first Ombudsman, 1976-79

• Practised criminal law with Arthur Maloney, QC, 1979-82

• Part-time Assistant Crown Attorney, 1979-82

• Joined Smith Lyons (now Gowlings), 1982

Past Activities • President, Faculty of

Law Association, UWO • Director, Advocates’ Society • Member, Chief Justice

McMurtry’s Public Legal Education Task Force

• Pro-Bono LSUC Discipline Duty Counsel

• Bar Admission Course instructor

• Chair, Enforcement Practices and Procedures Committee, CBA Competition Law Section

• Editor, Corporate Liability Journal

Memberships • Advocates’ Society • Criminal Lawyers’ Association • Ontario Bar Association

This is the first time I have asked for your support to be your representative as a bencher.

I am proud to be a lawyer. I believe benchers should govern our profession in a manner that enhancesthe public’s perception of lawyers and engenders pride in our profession.

I began my legal career with Ontario’s first Ombudsman, the late Arthur Maloney, QC.Thereafter, I practised criminal law with him in a small firm. Although I am now a partner with alarge firm, I recognize that the strength of our profession is in its diversity of practices. If electedas a bencher, I will ensure that this is not forgotten.

Independence The independence afforded by our self regulated status is precious, it is vulnerable and it is under attack. I believe those who seek to limit our independence do not understand the important role that lawyers play in society.

The public relies upon lawyers for our integrity and our commitment to the principles of fairness and justice. Our professional independence is crucial to our ability to carry out the role which the public expects from our profession. If elected, I will work to protect our independence and promote an understanding of its importance.

Paralegals The benchers you elect will be charged with developing and shaping a governance system to license and regulate non-lawyers.

For too long, lawyers were forced to compete with non-lawyers who had neither educational requirements nor accountability to any regulatory body. We must ensure that the public interest is served by qualified and competent paralegals licensed to assist the public in their specific and authorized areas of practice. This will be a major challenge for the Law Society and I believe my extensive experience in law firm management equips me to make a valuable contribution.

Access to Justice The public interest requires that justice be accessible and this requires a strong and independent bar.

The voluntary efforts of lawyers who work pro bono for individuals, organizations and causes represent the best traditions of our profession and should be encouraged. However, this goodwork can never be a substitute for a properly funded legal aid system. If elected, I will push forproper funding and respect for those professionals who are assisting the most vulnerable in ourcommunities.

We must also ensure that our Law Society and LawPRO fees continue to be reasonable. High feesare a barrier for sole practitioners, lawyers practising in smaller firms, and lawyers assistingclients who are relying on our inadequate legal aid system. If elected, I will fight against unreasonablefee increases and to ensure that we receive value for our money.

The Future of Our Profession In my time at the bar, I have seen numerous changes – but none as striking as the challenges that are facing young lawyers today. Our profession must address these issues because nothing is more important than ensuring that we continue to attract and, just as importantly, retain the best and the brightest.

Having hired, supervised and mentored dozens of lawyers in the last 30 years, I am acutely aware of the increasing desire, especially among younger lawyers, to achieve a lifestyle balance and an increased focus on family. As well, I know that lawyers in smaller centres face particular challenges and all of us know that balancing the practice of law with the business of law is not getting easier.

If elected, I will work to ensure that the Law Society takes a leadership role in helping all lawyers in every region of our vast province develop practical and realistic options to meet these challenges. That being said, I do not believe that dictates from Osgoode Hall are the answer – just as I am not in favour of mandatory CLE. As it has in other areas, I believe the Law Society should provide leadership and the tools to allow the creativity of our profession to develop practical solutions.

I respectfully ask for your support. You have my commitment to work hard on your behalf.

For more information or to contact me, please visit www.glennhainey.com