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John Callaghan

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Commercial Litigator & Partner @gowlingwlg_ca. LSO '23 Bencher Candidate, @BGG_Coalition. Our platform: https://teapawt.net/t.co/XUPJ40B3S3

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined March 2023
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Check out my short video statement about my candidacy for the LSO '23 Bencher election as a member of the @BGG_Coalition Don't forget to vote!
Bencher Good Governance Coalition (@BGG_Coalition) profile pictureBencher Good Governance Coalition@BGG_Coalition30 Jan 2023
When Benchers took the LSO's important government relations work seriously, they helped the profession win on issues such as contingency fees. Coalition candidate and former Bencher John Callaghan outlines more...
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Louis Century@LouisCentury18 Apr 2023
Bencher election voting starts tomorrow. For those (like me) who oppose Stop SOP / Full Stop and everything they stand for, the 2019 election is often discussed as a worst case scenario. But the reality is that 2023 could be worse. A thread… 🧵
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We've heard a lot about "creep" this Bencher election. Facilitating access to justice isn’t "creep.” Here are my remarks about this important part of our collective responsibility as lawyers. When voting opens tomorrow, please support all of our @BGG_Coalition candidates.
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Sidney Troister, a recipient of the Law Society Medal, operates a practice that encompasses all aspects of residential and commercial real estate in Toronto. When voting opens tomorrow, return him to Convocation with the rest of the Coalition's team of experienced leaders.
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I would encourage everyone to read Larry Banack's thoughtful analysis of the state of this Bencher Election: banackresolutions.com/wp-con…
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I am grateful for Larry's trust in me and the other members of the @BGG_Coalition to "effect change in Convocation" and "work hard and effectively in the governance of the profession in the public interest." Vote BGGC to return competent, representative leadership to the LSO!
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Some final thoughts on the eve of the Bencher election voting period. I am enormously proud to be a lawyer. I didn’t grow up around lawyers. I wasn’t encouraged to go into law because of a perception in the Asian Canadian community that the profession was inaccessible to us. /1
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Efforts by the LSO to address issues of inclusion and diversity in the profession are neither new, nor woke, nor creep. Listen to The Honourable Frank Marrocco, KC provide some historical context as to how our LSO has grappled with these issues since its inception.
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We're honoured to be endorsed by 20 former Presidents of The Advocates Society, who "know the importance of a strong board of directors whose members bring diverse views and meaningful governance experience to the role." Read more: goodgovernancecoalition.ca/p…
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20 former Presidents of The Advocates' Society endorse the @BGG_Coalition, including Marie Henein, @rothsteinlinda1, and many more leaders of the profession! Trust your colleagues. goodgovernancecoalition.ca/p…
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The @LawSocietyLSO Voting Guide is out. Have a look at the members of the @BGG_Coalition. One common theme is enhancing competence through mentorship, a properly funded library system, technology, continuing education and wellness supports.
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Please support all of these experienced and competent Bencher candidates. I feel honoured to be among such rockstar lawyers and paralegals. @BGG_Coalition. Voting begins April 19th!
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Momentum continues to grow for inclusive, competent leadership at the Law Society. We're honoured the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) has endorsed the Coalition. See all endorsing organizations here: goodgovernancecoalition.ca/e…
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Replying to @MargWaddell
@margwaddell is a founding partner of Toronto firm, with a practice focused on commercial litigation and class actions. She's also a former president of the Toronto Lawyers Association. Learn more at: goodgovernancecoalition.ca/t…
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Thank you @CHBA_Legal for your support!
Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (@CHBA_Legal) profile pictureCanadian Hispanic Bar Association@CHBA_Legal29 Mar 2023
CHBA Members, Please read our Endorsement of Natalia Rodriguez (@nurodrig19) and the Bencher Good Governance Coalition (@BGG_Coalition) in the 2023 LSO Bencher Election, below. 🗳️ #CHBA #LSOBencherElection2023 #Endorsement
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FACT CHECK: The Full Stop slate will cut LSO services...it just won't say which or how deep the cuts will go. Learn more: goodgovernancecoalition.ca/p…
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@Hlhansen4 has a practice in Toronto focused on divorce, custody, access, and support, often at the complex intersection of family & business law. She's widely published and a frequent commentator on family law. Learn more: goodgovernancecoalition.ca/t…
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We're honoured the Canadian Hispanic Bar Assoc. is the latest organization to endorse all Coalition candidates, to support an LSO that's "equitable, diverse, and inclusive." See who agrees: goodgovernancecoalition.ca/e…
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Atrisha Lewis@atrishalewis29 Mar 2023
To make sure there is no confusion, I am encouraging everyone to use all 40 of their votes (20 inside Toronto and 20 outside Toronto). My tweet has two parts to it, highlighting the Toronto candidates and the outside of Toronto candidates.
Atrisha Lewis (@atrishalewis) profile pictureAtrisha Lewis@atrishalewis28 Mar 2023
Replying to @atrishalewis
I have highlighted the members of the Good Governance Coalition outside Toronto. All lawyers can vote for up to 20 lawyers outside Toronto (whether inside Toronto or not). Please vote for the highlighted names! @BGG_Coalition
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The @Ont_Law_Assoc conducted a survey of bencher candidates' views on several key issues in this election, including whether they support a properly funded courthouse library system and Legal Aid. img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/63f…
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I encourage all voters in this bencher election to review the survey responses. While @BGG_Coalition members are independently minded, we share the conviction that well-funded law libraries and Legal Aid programs enhance access to justice in Ontario.
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My own responses can be found at page 61, or directly here: johncallaghan.ca/wp-content/…
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