Bencher Voter Guide

John Lemieux

District
Edmonton
Organization
University of Alberta
Location
Edmonton
Call year
2005
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Perspectives

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AI

AI and the Practice of Law

Offers personal and professional experience to help the Law Society proactively address rapid technological advancement and risks while supporting competence, ethics and professional independence. AI is not named.

Addressed
  • Broader technology adoption and oversight
Evidence and limits

Addressed · Policy principle. A relevant principle, priority, issue recognition or reported practice is directly expressed. This does not necessarily mean a specific policy change is proposed.

As our profession navigates rapid technological advancement, risks, and heightened public scrutiny, I offer my personal and professional experience as a responsible steward to help the Law Society proactively address these challenges while supporting high standards of legal competence, ethics, and professional independence.

Technological change is linked to a stated proactive regulatory approach and professional standards.

What this doesn't show

  • No particular technology measure or AI-specific view is stated.
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Pathways

Pathways to the Profession

Expresses an ongoing commitment to legal education and mentorship, including support for students-at-law and associates.

Addressed
  • Early career support
  • Practical training and qualification
Evidence and limits

Addressed · Policy principle. A relevant principle, priority, issue recognition or reported practice is directly expressed. This does not necessarily mean a specific policy change is proposed.

Throughout my career I have maintained a commitment to legal education and mentorship, serving as Acting Director of Learning at Dentons in 2020, as a sessional law instructor at the University of Alberta, and as a mentor to students-at-law and associates.

The candidate explicitly states a commitment and links it to people entering or becoming established in practice.

What this doesn't show

  • No new law school, expanded credential, NCA/FTL reform or change to professional roles is proposed.
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A2J

Access to Justice through Allied Professionals

Not addressed in their statement.

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Candidate statements

Election statement

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