Morris Chochla

Background

About Morris Chochla

Over the past decade I have had the privilege of serving our profession through the Ontario Bar Association including a year as its President during 2012-2013. In this time we collaborated and co-operated with the Law Society on many issues including; the transition from the Ontario Lawyers’ Assistance Program to the Members’ Assistance Program, the Pathways initiative regarding alternatives to traditional articling, the implementation of the LPP as the alternative to articling and Past Treasurer's Access to Justice initiative. The next Convocation will face many important issues that will affect the way we practise law. The Law Society must continue to act cautiously and transparently in consultation with its many stakeholder organizations. When I addressed Convocation in June of 2013 (as President of the OBA) I applauded the Law Society for its transparency and consultative style through such initiatives as the Treasurer’s Liaison Committee and the Regional Treasurer’s dinners. These initiatives must continue. In the months to come the Law Society faces important issues which include; the use and regulation of Alternative Business Structures, the modernization of libraries, the proliferation of advertising, the evaluation of the LPP, and, on a continuing basis, Access to Justice. For more on each of these issues please visit my website at I am familiar with the issues facing our profession and have a proven track record of commitment to our profession. I ask you to consider voting for me in this important election and grant me the privilege of continuing my service to our profession.