Ontario Law Society Faces Calls for Governance Review After $1 Million CEO Pay Raise Uncovered

The Law Society of Ontario (LSO), one of North America’s oldest legal regulators, is facing scrutiny following an investigation that revealed a CA$1 million pay raise for its CEO was approved by a former treasurer without consulting the board of directors. This has led to calls for an independent review of the Society’s self-regulating governance structure, with members of the legal community, such as Toronto criminal defense lawyer Sam Goldstein, voicing concerns over the lack of accountability within the organization. The issue has also arisen at a pivotal moment as the LSO prepares for a contentious election in June to select its new treasurer. For more details on this unfolding situation, you can read the full article here.