Community Engagement Coordinator

Join Honorary Chair retired Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal John D. Richard OC on Thursday, September 28 in the RBC Foundry Room at the Bayview Yards to toast and recognize the Ottawa Legal Community’s contribution to justice for persons with disabilities and raise funds for Reach Legal Services a program of ABLE2.

The evening will feature a cocktail reception catered by Ottawa’s favourite food creation company Thyme & Again and a jazz guitar performance by Classical Guitarist Garry Elliott.

The guest speaker is an award-winning multi-sports athlete and former member of the Paralympic Team Canada, Kevin Frost. Kevin has Usher’s Syndrome, leaving him with a 9% hearing capacity and has 3% vision remaining.

The dynamic team of co-auctioneers Lawrence Greenspon and James Foord will lead an entertaining and lively auction with trip packages and fun experiences.

There will be fabulous silent auction items, door prizes, and a 50/50 Raffle and someone will go home with a sweet treat from the candy table. All proceeds going to support equal access to justice for persons with disabilities. The event attracts approximately 200 guests, including local and national law firms and the business community.