The Law Society of Manitoba is governed by a board of directors called Benchers. It consists of 12 practising lawyers elected by their peers, four practising lawyers appointed based upon a skills matrix, six public representatives appointed by a statutory committee, one articling student elected by fellow students, the immediate past president of the Law Society and the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba.
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LSM Benchers
Elected & Appointed Board Members.
Bencher Meetings
Upcoming Scheduled Dates
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Standing Committees and Working Groups
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Bencher Positions & Election Information