About the Law Society

Benchers (Board of Directors)

The Law Society of Alberta is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, comprised of 20 lawyers (Benchers) and four public representatives (Lay Benchers).

Directors are Alberta lawyers who are elected by Alberta lawyers and serve as volunteers for a three-year period (up to a maximum of nine years).

Public representatives are members of the public who are appointed by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Alberta for a three-year term.

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