Membership Benefits

WHY BE A MEMBER OF THE HAMILTON LAW ASSOCIATION?

The Hamilton Law Association exists to enable its members to become successful, respected and fulfilled in their profession.

HLA Facilities at the John Sopinka Courthouse

Below are some photographs of the HLA Library and facilities available for use by our members and visiting lawyers.

Library Services

  • Access to the HLA Anthony Pepe Memorial Law Library (24 hours per day, 7 days per week)
  • Library services such as legal reference, computer-assisted research, photocopying, printing, and fax service
  • Free access to LexisNexis Quicklaw and Criminal Spectrum
  • Internet access (including wireless internet)

Continuing Professional Development Programs

Members receive reduced rates to attend the approximately 10-14 CPD programs per year including:

  • Advocacy Conference
  • Practical Tips for the Courtroom for Articling Students and New Lawyers
  • Commercial Litigation Seminar
  • Corporate Commercial Law Seminar
  • Employment Law Seminar
  • Estates & Trusts Seminar
  • Joint Insurance Seminar
  • Real Estate Seminar

Publications

  • Subscription to the HLA Journal
  • Complimentary copy of the HLA Members' Directory

Demonstrative Aids

Members may borrow for court at no charge:

  • data/video projector
  • ELMO document camera
  • overhead projector
  • TV / DVD
  • TV / VCR
  • CD Player
  • podium
  • easel / flipchart
  • x-ray viewer
  • skeleton
  • anatomical charts
  • spine
  • two portable projector screens (large and small)

Lobbying

HLA Trustees and Officers lobby and network to represent the membership and local bar.

Other

  • Access to the HLA Members' Lending Library (fiction & non-fiction titles)
  • Invitation to our Annual Dinner and Silent Auction
  • Invitation to our Members' Appreciation Lunch
  • Posting of members' contact information in the Find A Lawyer feature on our website
  • Several categories to make HLA membership accessible

For more information, please contact:

Chris Wyskiel, Library Technician

Hamilton Law Association
Phone: 905-522-1563
Fax: 905-572-1188
Email: cwyskiel@hamiltonlaw.on.ca

Page Last Updated: March 25, 2011