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The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has agreed to publicly disclose details of criminal convictions and professional breaches by lawyers and paralegals, following a two-year investigation by the Investigative Journalism Bureau. This decision, supported by LSO’s Professional Regulation Committee, requires criminal guilty pleas and disciplinary actions to be listed on public registries, enhancing transparency for prospective clients. Jonathan Rosenthal, the committee’s vice-chair, emphasized the public’s right to this information, countering resistance from some legal professionals. The changes, applicable to future cases only, are seen as essential for maintaining public confidence in the legal profession.
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