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Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C. joined the Law Society of Saskatchewan in 1994 as Counsel for Saskatchewan Lawyers’ Insurance Association Inc. (SLIA). In 2007, he was appointed Executive Director of the Law Society of Saskatchewan and leads a vibrant and energetic group of Benchers, Law Society staff and members of the legal profession in Saskatchewan.
Tom’s management style is proactive and since his appointment as Executive Director, he has made substantial internal changes to the structure of the Society. The many changes and efficiencies have resulted in improved internal operations, leaving more time to consider the substantive issues which will guide and shape the future of the legal profession in Saskatchewan.
Tom sits on many Advisory Boards and Committees and has been an active member of the Canadian Bar Association throughout his legal career. He holds a special interest in legal education as it relates to professional competence, loss prevention and risk management. He has made numerous presentations for the Canadian Bar Association, Saskatchewan Legal Education and for the CPLED Bar Admission Program. Tom is a very welcome addition to the CPLED Board.
Tom holds a Bachelor of Laws from Queen’s University in Ontario, as well as a Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. Tom received his Queen’s Counsel designation in 2005. He is an Honorary member of the Law Society of Alberta. |
Thomas Schonhoffer, Q.C