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Avis aux médias: Les prix du Barreau font honneur aux meilleurs éléments de la profession
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 10 juin 2010) - Le 17 juin 2010, le Barreau du Haut-Canada présentera des prix à dix avocats qui représentent le plus haut niveau de réalisation et d'engagement pour servir la société et la profession. La Médaille du Barreau, le prix Lincoln Alexander et le prix Laura Legge seront présentés par le trésorier W. A. Derry Millar dans le cadre d'une cérémonie extraordinaire à Osgoode Hall.
Créée en 1985, la Médaille du Barreau est présentée à des avocats exceptionnels de l'Ontario dont les services reflètent les plus grands idéaux de la profession. Le prix est donné pour un service exceptionnel soit dans un domaine de pratique particulier, dans la sphère universitaire ou dans une autre capacité professionnelle.
Les récipiendaires de la Médaille du Barreau de cette année sont : Mary Elizabeth Atcheson, R. Douglas Elliott, Robert Hubbard, Horace Krever, c.r., Virginia MacLean, c.r., Terrence O'Sullivan, John Rosen et Harvey Strosberg, c.r.
Le prix Lincoln Alexander est remis à un avocat qui a démontré un engagement envers le public et son bien-être par ses services à la communauté. Le prix a été créé en 2002 en l'honneur de l'ancien lieutenant gouverneur de l'Ontario, député et récipiendaire en 2002 de la Médaille du Barreau, l'honorable Lincoln M. Alexander, P.C., C. C., O. Ont., c.r., en reconnaissance de son dévouement envers la population de l'Ontario et la communauté juridique. Le récipiendaire du prix Lincoln Alexander de cette année est Aly N. Alibhai.
Le prix Laura Legge reconnaît une avocate de l'Ontario qui symbolise le leadership dans la profession. Le prix a été créé en 2007 en l'honneur de Laura Legge, O. Ont, c.r.. Elle a été la première femme élue conseillère du Barreau dont elle a été également la première femme trésorière. La récipiendaire du prix Laura Legge de cette année est Crocetta (Chris) Gruppuso.
Le Barreau réglemente les avocats, les avocates et les parajuristes en Ontario dans l'intérêt public. Le Barreau a le mandat de protéger l'intérêt public en faisant avancer la cause de la justice et la primauté du droit, en facilitant l'accès à la justice pour la population de l'Ontario et en agissant en temps utile, de façon ouverte et efficace.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le Barreau, visitez-nous en ligne : http://www.lsuc.on.ca/
Renseignements biographiques ci-joints (en anglais).
NOTICES BIOGRAPHIQUES
Récipiendaires de la Médaille du Barreau en 2010
Mary Elizabeth Atcheson, Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1980.
Beth Atcheson is a dedicated volunteer for feminist, human rights and philanthropic causes. A solicitor with a focus on the regulation of financial institutions, Ms. Atcheson has divided her career between private practice and public service. She was one of the original authors of the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of Women report, Women and Legal Action, and is a past board member of Imagine Canada. Ms. Atcheson is a principal founder of and activist within the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund, a founder of the Feminist History Society, and a mentor to young women in the legal profession.
R. Douglas Elliott, Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1984.
Douglas Elliott is a tireless advocate for human rights, and has taken on a number of high profile cases during his career. He has played a leadership role in some of Canada's most significant class actions, as well as landmark constitutional, government liability and health law cases with national impact, especially on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Most notable may be the Reference Re: Same Sex Marriage Reference in the Supreme Court of Canada which led to the legislation permitting same-sex marriage, and the Hislop case, a successful class action for Canadian Pension Plan survivor benefits in same-sex relationships.
Robert W. Hubbard, Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1977.
Robert Hubbard has made a significant contribution to the development of Canadian criminal and constitutional law. He joined the Department of Justice in 1977 as counsel in the Prosecution Section. From 1986 to 2006, he was the co-ordinator of Criminal Appeals for the Ontario Regional Office. Presently, he is counsel with the Ministry of the Attorney General for Ontario, Crown Law Criminal. He has argued approximately 200 appeals on behalf of the Attorneys General of Canada and Ontario. Also a highly regarded educator and author, he is nationally recognized as an expert in wiretap issues.
Former Justice Horace Krever, Q.C., Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1956.
Former Justice Horace Krever has had a distinguished career as a lawyer, academic and judge. He was a professor of law at the Universities of Toronto and Western Ontario. In 1975, he was appointed to the Ontario High Court of Justice and in 1986 to the Ontario Court of Appeal where he served until his retirement in 1999. He was the royal commissioner on several major issues, including the famous inquiry into Canada's blood supply system from 1993-1997. Former Justice Krever has also made a valuable contribution to legal history, serving on the board of the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History.
Virginia MacLean, Q.C., Oakville, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1969.
A certified specialist in municipal law, Virginia McLean is a sole practitioner who has represented clients before tribunals, all levels of Ontario courts and the Federal Court. She is also recognized for her volunteerism within the profession: she is a past president of the Ontario Bar Association, and received the OBA's Award for Volunteerism in 2006. She has also served on many Canadian Bar Association committees and is a past president of the Women's Law Association of Ontario. She is currently the president of Lawyers Aid Canada and a director of the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History.
Terrence O'Sullivan, Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1973.
Terrence O'Sullivan is one of Canada's pre-eminent civil litigation counsel. He has played an active role in civil justice reform, chairing The Advocates' Society's Committees on Contingency Fees and Class Action Reform, and serving as the society's president. He also served as the senior bar representative on the Ontario Civil Justice Review Task Force, and the chair of the Joint Committee on Court Reform. In his community, Mr. O'Sullivan has devoted many hours to serving on the boards of Women's College Hospital and Sunnybrook Hospital.
John M. Rosen, Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1970.
In more than 40 years of practice as a trial and appellate advocate, John Rosen has demonstrated his fearlessness in the defence of his clients, and his fairness and civility in his dealing with other lawyers, the courts and the public. By routinely representing some of the most notorious clients in the most difficult cases, he demonstrates his passion for the pursuit of justice. Mr. Rosen's dedication to the law is also reflected by his continuing participation in legal education seminars and programs as a lecturer and panellist, and as a provider of pro bono and legal aid services to indigent people.
Harvey T. Strosberg, Q.C., LL.D., D.C.L., Windsor, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1971.
Harvey Strosberg is known for his imaginative and inspired leadership, and is recognized as one of Canada's leading counsel. He was elected as a Law Society bencher in 1987, 1991 and 1995. He served as Law Society Treasurer from June 1997 to June 1999. He was the primary author of the Insurance Task Force Report to Convocation which provided a blueprint for retiring the Law Society's insurance deficit in 1994. He also played a pivotal role in helping to make the Law Society's successful Feed the Hungry Program a reality.
Prix Lincoln Alexander 2010
Aly N. Alibhai, Ottawa, called to the Bar of Ontario 1992.
Aly N. Alibhai has a long and rich history of community and public service to advance the well-being of others. He has worked for a host of causes and serves as a director on several boards, including Legal Aid Ontario where he advocates for access to justice. In addition to providing dedicated service to his community, Mr. Alibhai has volunteered to help alleviate poverty in the developing world with organizations such as the Aga Khan Foundation Canada. He is currently senior counsel and director in the International Legal Programs Section of the Department of Justice Canada.
Prix Laura Legge 2010
Crocetta (Chris) Gruppuso, Toronto, called to the Bar of Ontario in 1992.
Highly respected by crowns, defence counsel and judges alike, Chris Gruppuso is renowned for her exceptional leadership and mentorship abilities. As a team leader with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, she consistently provides a positive learning experience for numerous junior counsel, helping to build a solid foundation for their legal careers. Ms. Gruppuso helped to forge a collegial, professional and productive environment through leadership by example during a difficult period of change at the Old City Hall federal Crown's office. Her colleagues consider her a true leader in fostering and upholding the highest standards of the profession.
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