Bencher election 2019

Elect Megan Shortreed for Bencher! Experience – Progress – Leadership

April 9, 2019

I grew up in Waterloo, Ontario, and became the first person in my family to go to law school. I spent the first five years of my career at a large, national law firm. In 2001, I left that safe harbour to start a small firm with a group of progressive and dedicated advocates.

​I have been a leader, teacher and mentor in my firm and the profession. My involvement in legal and community organizations has allowed me to speak with an informed and motivated voice.

​In 2008, I joined the Law Society’s Justicia Project for the Retention of Women. I dug in, and took on a leadership role. That experience was a formative one and made me passionate about the role the Law Society can play to make a real difference in the way we practice law and protect the public.

​A significant part of my practice is representing regulators and professionals in the professional regulation context. My approach is one of principled, fair and cost-effective governance.

​For the last four years, I had the privilege of serving as a Director of The Advocates’ Society. I had the opportunity to become engaged in the many challenges that confront our profession and the administration of justice, and to take steps to address those challenges. I believe I have more to contribute to the profession. I have the energy and enthusiasm needed to do so.

Please see my platform at https://www.meganforbencher.com/, along with a list of the lawyers and organizations that support my candidacy.

Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP

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Megan Shortreed

Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP

Year Of Call

1997

Area Of Practice

Litigation