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Bencher Election 2024 Results
November 22, 2024An election was held from November 1-15, 2024, to elect 17 members of the Law Society as Benchers.
Benchers constitute the governing body (the Board) of the Law Society and are responsible for ensuring that the Law Society’s mandate to regulate the practice of law in the public interest is carried out effectively. The Board is comprised of members of the Law Society from across the province and members of the wider Saskatchewan public.
Elections were held in nine regional electoral divisions and one new lawyer division. Eight new Benchers were elected or acclaimed and nine were re-elected or acclaimed.
The successful candidates are:
Central: Idowu Adetogun
East Central: No candidates
New Lawyer: Michael Marschal
North East: Tomi Olutunfese
North West: Jonathan Bodvarson
Prince Albert: Keith Amyotte
Regina
Saskatoon
- Adam Touet (acclaimed by virtue of his office)
- Deborah Giles
- Jeffrey Lee, K.C.
- Lana Morelli
- Tiffany Paulsen, K.C.
South East: Kathryn Gilliss
South West: Daniel Booy
For more information visit the Bencher Election webpage.