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On March 26, Greg Monforton & Partners associate Jacqueline Staley represented Essex Law Association at the Federation of Ontario Law Associations’ annual Lobby Day at Queen’s Park.
What Is the Purpose of FOLA Lobby Day?
FOLA Lobby Day is a full-day event that brings together lawyers from 46 county and district law associations across Ontario. These lawyers meet directly with MPPs and government officials about issues affecting the justice system in their communities.
This year’s discussions centered on three critical issues:
- Bail reform
- Changes to civil court procedures
- Growing shortage of lawyers in rural communities as experienced practitioners retire
Why Essex County Representation Matters
Participating in FOLA Lobby Day gives representatives from Essex County the opportunity to sit down with the politicians making decisions that impact us where we live and work.
Jacqueline Staley emphasized why having Essex County represented matters: “As a border community with both urban and rural areas, it is important for us to attend and for Essex County to have a voice in those meetings. It gives us an opportunity to make sure provincial politicians understand exactly how their decisions affect people here in Windsor. These conversations matter because they shape policies that real people have to deal with when they need help with legal issues.”
Greg Monforton & Partners: Committed to Our Community
At Greg Monforton & Partners, we represent individual clients every day in personal injury cases. But we also believe in supporting the broader legal community and working toward a justice system that functions well for everyone.
Jacqueline’s participation in FOLA Lobby Day reflects that commitment. By representing Essex Law Association at Queen’s Park, she ensured that Windsor and Essex County had a voice in conversations shaping Ontario’s justice policy.
We are grateful for Jacqueline’s dedication to representing our local legal community.
