A local lawyer will be recognized for her excellence and contributions to Government and Public Sector Law.
City Solicitor Mary Ellen Bench has been named the winner of the Ontario Bar Association’s 2015 Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers and will receive her award at the next General Meeting of the Mississauga City Council.
The OBA’s award is given annually to a public sector lawyer in Ontario who dedicates their career to serving the public, demonstrates excellence in their profession and serves as a committed mentor to others.
A public sector lawyer for more than 25 years, Mary Ellen Bench was appointed City Solicitor for the City of Mississauga in 2001. Over the course of her career, she has shown her commitment to a profession that serves the public well by helping to positively influence policy development and legislation, serving as an expert on government accountability and being a trusted advisor among her peers and her community.
What:
Ed Upenieks, the Ontario Bar Association’s 1ST Vice-President will present the OBA’s 2015 Tom Marshall Award for Excellence in Public Sector Law to City Solicitor, Mary Ellen Bench.
A photo opportunity with the award winner and Mayor Bonnie Crombie will immediately follow the presentation.
Where:
Mississauga City Hall
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall (300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON)
When:
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
9:00 am EST
Who:
Her Worship Bonnie Crombie, Mayor, City of Mississauga
Mary Ellen Bench, City Solicitor, City of Mississauga
Ed Upenieks, 1ST Vice-President, Ontario Bar Association
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A celebration for Mary Ellen Bench will take place May 25, 2015 in downtown Toronto. Details are available at www.oba.org/pd.
For additional information, contact: Amy Clark, Ontario Bar Association, aclark@oba.org; (416) 869-1047 ext. 364