Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Association in Newmarket, Ontario
Founded in 1977, the York Region Law Association Library has served as a cornerstone for legal professionals in the Region. Our organization administers a specialized law library, establishes committees to address judicial matters, and coordinates professional development programs. With a focus on fostering collaboration between legal practitioners and the judiciary, we provide critical resources including continuing education, networking opportunities, and courtroom support services. Our commitment to maintaining high professional standards is reflected in our partnerships with local courthouses and our role in facilitating access to justice. Through initiatives like emergency legal aid funding and technology infrastructure support, we actively address evolving challenges in legal practice.Our membership benefits include 24/7 library access, Lexis Advance and Westlaw resources, and discounted continuing professional development programs. By maintaining strong relationships with the Superior Court of Justice and legal publishers, we ensure our members have access to the most current legal materials. Our governance structure, featuring elected directors and specialized committees, ensures responsive representation of regional legal interests. Through advocacy efforts and policy development, we shape the practice environment for legal professionals in York Region. Our historical role in establishing Newmarket's courthouse demonstrates our long-standing community impact.
Services
Civil Law
Construction Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 24/7 access to specialized law library resources
- Continuing professional development programs with discounted rates
- Direct support for Superior Court of Justice operations
- Comprehensive legal research tools including Lexis Advance and Westlaw
- Established committees addressing regional judicial matters
Services
Civil Law
Our civil law resources support practitioners handling disputes in Superior Court of Justice. We provide access to case law databases, procedural guides, and practice directions. Members benefit from specialized training programs and courtroom scheduling assistance for civil matters.
Family Law
We offer comprehensive family law support including parenting plan templates, child support guidelines, and procedural forms. Our resources cover custody arrangements, spousal support calculations, and court filing requirements for family matters in York Region.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate law services include access to land transfer tax information, title registration procedures, and standard closing documents. We provide updates on provincial regulations affecting property transactions and mortgage documentation requirements.
Criminal Law
We support criminal law practitioners with access to current procedural rules, court forms, and sentencing guidelines. Our resources include courtroom etiquette guides and virtual hearing protocols for Superior Court of Justice criminal proceedings.
Legal Research
Our law library offers 24/7 access to legal publishers, case law databases, and practice manuals. Members receive subscriptions to Lexis Advance, WestlawNext Canada, and Practical Guidance for comprehensive legal research support.
People
Josephine Kiang
President
Josephine Kiang serves as President of the York Region Law Association Library, bringing extensive experience in children and family services to her leadership role.
Rajni Tekriwal
Vice-President
Rajni Tekriwal, Vice-President and practicing attorney, contributes legal expertise through her professional corporation based in Vaughan, Ontario.
Daniel Sandler
Treasurer
Daniel Sandler manages financial operations as Treasurer, drawing on his legal practice experience in Newmarket and York Region matters.
Lambert Kwok
Secretary
Lambert Kwok serves as Secretary, combining legal practice experience with administrative responsibilities for the association's operations.
Geraldine Acosta
Director
Geraldine Acosta contributes as a director, representing Aurora-based legal practice with expertise in regional legal issues.
Questions
How do I access the law library resources?
Members receive 24/7 access to the law library located at Newmarket Courthouse, including Lexis Advance, WestlawNext Canada, and Practical Guidance subscriptions.
What continuing education programs do you offer?
We provide discounted CPD programs, Lunch & Learns, and specialized training sessions covering civil litigation, family law, and other practice areas.
How can I find a local lawyer in York Region?
Our online directory allows public searches for member lawyers by practice area, language, and location within York Region.
What courtroom technology support do you provide?
We maintain OPS Guest Wi-Fi access for counsel and litigants across Superior Court of Justice courthouses with six-month renewable registrations.
How are committee members selected?
Standing committees are formed from elected directors and practicing lawyers, with membership reflecting diverse legal specialties and regional representation.
