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Deborah's Platform

Read my vision for an inclusive and equitable profession that reflects the LSO's mandate of serving the best interest of the public.

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If you agree with this platform and would like to support my bid for Paralegal Bencher, fill out this form so I can contact you with more information.

Why vote for Deborah Moriah? 

I am an experienced board member with the strategic know-how to effect change and advocate for fairness within the paralegal profession. I promise to work hard to address all the issues in my platform.

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Election Platform

As your Paralegal Bencher I will tirelessly advocate for:

 

  • LSO support of non-traditional practice areas for paralegals beyond the Big Three (Small Claims, POA, LTB)

  • expansion of the paralegal scope of practice

  • LSO networking events for new and existing paralegals to make mentorship/sponsorship connections

  • LSO career fairs and panels across all regions

  • better LSO oversight of student placement programs for high-quality training

  • specialized programs to ensure paralegals are competent and confident in particular areas of practice (immigration, human rights, consumer protection, social benefits, etc.)

  • an income assessment program which allows all paralegals to maintain their license based on their income

  • a fee equity policy that offers lower fees for: unemployed/under-employed paralegals, paralegals new to private practice and new paralegals looking for work

  • parental leave options for paralegals who may become pregnant leading up to or within the first year of regulation

  • reform of harsh/restrictive language (i.e., "administratively suspended") that may cause the public to lose confidence

  • an accreditation process that allows internationally trained legal professionals to more easily obtain a P1 License

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Paralegal Experience:

  • Licensed in 2016

  • Practiced in a variety of areas including personal injury, provincial offences, small claims, and consumer protection.

  • Experience in social justice including human rights, social benefits, and criminal injuries compensation

  • Currently, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Specialist at a Toronto law firm

 

Proven Professional Leadership:

  • Co-Founder and President of the Ontario Association of Black Paralegals

  • 2.5+ consecutive years of governance experience sitting on a Board of Directors

  • Paralegal presenter for CPD programs at the Law Society of Ontario, Ontario Paralegal Association, Black Outreach Leadership Directive (BOLD) Ontario

  • Regular paralegal field placement host for Humber and Centennial College students

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