Business Details
Legal Resources & Support Services for Ontario Lawyers
The Sudbury District Law Association is a dedicated organization serving the legal community in Ontario. We provide specialized resources and services exclusively for fee-paying members of the Law Society of Ontario. Our offerings include document delivery and interlibrary loan services, access to comprehensive legal databases through desktop computers, and a secure will registry system for Ontario practitioners. We maintain modern facilities with password-protected WiFi, robing rooms, and lockers for visiting counsel. Our team of experienced legal professionals and support staff is committed to enhancing the practice of law in Northern Ontario through innovative services and collaborative initiatives.We actively support legal education and professional development through events like the Colloquium 2024. Our executive leadership includes experienced practitioners who understand the evolving needs of Ontario's legal community. We maintain partnerships with legal aid organizations and community resources to strengthen access to justice across our service region. Our facility serves as a hub for legal research, professional networking, and practice management support. We continually invest in technology and infrastructure to better serve our members and the broader legal profession.
Services
Document Delivery
Legal Database Access
Will Registry Services
WiFi Access
Robing Rooms
Highlights and features
- We provide exclusive access to legal databases for Ontario practitioners
- Our document delivery service operates without charge for LSO members
- We maintain a secure will registry system for Ontario legal professionals
- Our facility includes modern robing rooms and technology-equipped workspaces
- We offer password-protected WiFi for members and visiting counsel
Services
Document Delivery
We facilitate document delivery and interlibrary loan services for legal materials through email, courier, or fax networks. This service allows Ontario lawyers to access resources from other law libraries without charge. Our system ensures efficient borrowing and copying of legal documents to support practitioners across Northern Ontario.
Legal Database Access
Our facility provides three dedicated computers with access to WestLawNext Canada and LexisAdvance QL databases. These resources enable comprehensive legal research for Ontario practitioners. The technology infrastructure supports various legal needs including case law analysis, legislative research, and legal drafting assistance for fee-paying members.
Will Registry Services
We maintain Ontario's Will Check Registry to store location information for wills without holding the documents themselves. When will searches are successful, we provide contact information for the law office that drafted or holds the will. This service requires LSO member authentication for all requests and submissions.
WiFi Access
We offer secure, password-protected WiFi access for members and visiting counsel within our library and lounge areas. This service supports remote work and research needs for Ontario legal professionals while maintaining network security standards for confidential legal work.
Robing Rooms
Our facility includes robing rooms and lockers specifically designed for out-of-town counsel. These amenities provide convenient preparation space for visiting legal professionals attending court proceedings in the Sudbury region. The rooms are equipped to meet the practical needs of practicing lawyers.
People
James Carpino
President
Leading the association with extensive experience in Northern Ontario legal practice and professional governance.
Jessica Pugliese
1st Vice President
Supporting legal initiatives with a focus on modernizing services for Ontario's evolving legal landscape.
Scott Croteau
2nd Vice President
Bringing practical insights from regional legal practice to enhance association programs and member services.
Jordan Duplessis
Treasurer
Managing financial operations with commitment to maintaining quality resources for legal professionals.
Kelsi-Ann Weist
Law Librarian
Overseeing library operations and information services to support efficient legal research and resource access.
Questions
Who can access Sudbury District Law Association services?
All services are available exclusively to fee-paying members of the Law Society of Ontario.
What legal databases are accessible through your computers?
Our three desktop computers provide access to WestLawNext Canada and LexisAdvance QL databases.
How does the Will Check Registry service work?
The Will Check Registry stores location information for wills and provides contact details of the drafting law office when searches are successful.
Are there facilities for visiting legal professionals?
We offer robing rooms, lockers, and password-protected WiFi for out-of-town counsel and visiting practitioners.
What community resources do you connect with?
We maintain partnerships with legal aid clinics, food banks, and child care subsidy programs across Northern Ontario.
