Every four years, Ontario lawyers elect their governing body, known as "benchers". This week, Ontario bencher elections are underway again. To all my colleagues at the bar, please vote.

And please consider re-electing my colleague and friend, Jeffrey Lem. Jeffrey is the Director of Titles, an excellent real estate solicitor with both public and private sector experience. He is thoughtful, hard-working and kind, and a good voice for solicitors in a body often dominated by litigators.

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