Your Community Legal Clinic

 

Our Office Staff

Lynda Morgan, Office Manager

Lynda started at the clinic as a legal secretary. In 1996 she became the Office Manager. Although she does not work directly with clients, she participates as much as possible in outreach projects including the Deaf Advisory Committee, the Provincial Learning Advisory Committee and attends local workshops. Lynda works directly with the Board of Directors of the clinic.

Denise Bird, Intake Worker/Support Staff

Denise joined the clinic in July 2003.  She is an intake worker and she provides administrative assistance to our legal workers.  She keeps track of our public legal education events, radio shows, and clinic pamphlet distribution. She also manages our library database.  Denise is the person to see if you wish to borrow any reference materials from us, want to book us for a speaking event or need to replenish your supply of our clinic pamphlets.

Diane French, Intake Worker/Support Staff

Diane has been with the clinic since November 1996.  Diane is one of four intake workers. An intake worker is the first person you talk to when you call the clinic for assistance with a problem.  Intake staff input information about a situation and either provide relevant information, make a referral or set up appointments with a legal worker for legal advice.  Diane also assists the ODSP case manager with her ODSP casework, following up with doctors and meeting clients for ODSP questionnaires.

Carolyn Hamilton, Intake Worker/Support Staff

Carolyn joined the clinic in May 2003.  She is an intake worker and provides administrative assistance to all legal workers. Carolyn is also our in-house information technology contact and is the webmaster for this site.  As well, she puts together our newsletter, Bafflegab. It is usually distributed semi-annually to our clients, other clinics, agencies and support groups.

Ingrid Wood, Receptionist/Intake Worker/Support Staff

Ingrid returned to the clinic in October, 2008. She had worked previously at the clinic as an Intake Worker/Legal Secretary and as Office Manager from 1987 to 1996. She is usually the first person you speak with when you contact the clinic. Ingrid provides administrative assistance to all legal workers. She also accompanies and assists duty counsel at the Landlord and Tenant Board hearings.