About Us
The Kenora District Law Association is a not-for-profit organization. In addition to our advocacy work, we strive to keep our members (Licensed Lawyers, Judges, Articling Students, Law Students, and Licensed Paralegals) informed, in addition to providing special opportunities and benefits.
KDLA Membership
Advantages of a membership with the KDLA include:
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Notification of all upcoming CPD events that we are informed of;
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Notification of all upcoming social events organized by the KDLA;
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Preferential rates for CPD programs and other events sponsored by the KDLA;
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All members may be included in the lawyers’ directory on the KDLA’s website;
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Inclusion on mailing lists to receive daily court dockets (inquire with the KDLA executive);
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Networking with your professional community;
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Opportunities for you to advocate for the profession – join the Board and/or its committees;
- After hours key card access to the courthouse (inquire with librarian);
- Assistance with your research, including access to interlibrary loans from other courthouse libraries;
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Access and use of the KDLA law library, with or without librarian present
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Members can benefit from the following for free: WI-FI in the library, computers equipped with West Law and Quick Law, library research services, and library borrowing privileges. Access to printing, photocopying, scanning and a fax machine is also available for use at a reduced feePlease note: Due to licensing agreements, only members may use our computers.
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- Access to all electronic resources provided by the law library;
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Access to the Lawyers’ lounge which includes:
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Lounge area, two stand up desks with office chairs, conference table, Smart TV, free KDLA Wi-FI, filtered water, tea, and Nespresso.
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Payment can be made via cheque to the Kenora District Law Association, via e transfer to lawlib@kmts.ca or via cash. Member fees are $100 a year.
KDLA 2024 – 2025 Executives
Our executive is made up of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. We also have a number of sub committees, including: Family Law Commitee, Real Estate Law Committee, Criminal Law Commitee, Bail Committee, Bench & Bar Commitee, Social Committee, and Library Committee. To get in touch with the executive, please email KDLAexecutive@outlook.com.
Morgan Fletcher
KDLA President
Phaedra Olinyk
KDLA Vice President
Chenoah Down
Past President
Aurora Fitzgerald
KDLA Secretary/Treasurer
Sub Committees
Morgan Fletcher
Family Law Commitee
Laura Wheatley
Real Estate Law Committee
Chenoah Down
Criminal Law Commitee
Chenoah Down
Bail Committee
Chenoah Down
Bench & Bar Commitee
Ian Del Bigio
Social Committee
Maria Berezowski
Library Committee
