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Media Contact

For all media inquiries, please contact:
Kristian Justesen
Communications and Public Affairs Department
Phone: 416-979-2352, ext. 4782
Fax: 416-204-4701
Email: justesk@lao.on.ca
and/or media@lao.on.ca

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Dashboards
Charts and graphs tracking the current status of key initiatives.

Fact Sheets & Backgrounders
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Articles offering insights into various aspects of LAO.

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News Archives
LAO's official position on many issues, plus news releases and event information.

Hot Bytes
Check out the standards certificate lawyers must meet plus much more news and information for the legal community.