Abiola Adeusi
“Not only does the LSO need good governance, it needs Benchers who are able to work hard for all members in an inclusive manner but also equitably. Russell is committed to justice as both a litigator and a negotiator within our ever so diverse community and culture. He demonstrates this daily as he runs one of the most diverse firms in Ontario.”
Ram Shankar
“Dynamic, determined, visionary…
“These are some of the adjectives that come to my mind when I think of Russell Alexander. He’s built up a large litigation and collaborative practice primarily in family law. More importantly, what makes him stand out are his educational free seminars meant for the public on intricate issues of complex family law broken down in a simple way.”
“Of equal importance is his commitment to access to justice. As chair of the ad hoc committee on accessing Justice using technological means, he’s brought together a diverse group of lawyers and has benefitted thousands of litigants in the process. The pathway has not been easy but we have worked successfully under his dynamic leadership using the vast resources of his office to continue the dialogue with both the government and the courts on this critical issue.”
“We need somebody like Russell to represent all of us lawyers as a Bencher.”
Brian Galbraith
“Russell Alexander is a leading family law lawyer in Ontario. He understands the perspective of family law lawyers, both litigators and negotiators, and will bring it to the LSO as a Bencher. Russell is always on the cutting edge of technology and trends. I admire his courageous approach to practicing family law, his excellent judgement, and the quality of his character. There is no question that Russell will be an excellent Bencher.”
Margie Primero-Pimentel
“Russell Alexander is generous with his time. He understands the importance of providing legal information and education to the community at large and to the family law bar. He does not only preach the goal of access to justice; he takes action to move that goal forward through his fierce advocacy for the resumption of virtual hearings, which would help alleviate some of the enormous costs that family law litigants face today.”
Rick Peticca
“For the upcoming LSO bencher election in April 2023, an elected bencher needs to have certain qualities such as leadership, the ability to advocate on issues that matter for everyone, and on issues that will help progress the legal system and justice for all Ontarians. Many Ontarians need a justice system that is available and accessible, if they need it. This is particularly true in the family law legal system in Ontario. Russell Alexander is a well-respected family law lawyer and also a strong advocate for improving access to justice for everyone for many years. He has been a trailblazer and a fervent supporter for the improvement in access to justice by advocating for presumptive court hearings in family court matters, and enhancing public awareness in family law matters through the use of collaborative practice and other alternative dispute resolution methods. Russell Alexander also strongly supports having a diverse legal profession representative of many Ontarians by supporting an increase in lawyers from traditionally racialized and marginalized communities within the legal community. He advocates on the very issues that matter now for a better future – tomorrow. Make no mistake in this upcoming election, the right person to cast your vote for is Russell Alexander. He is my preferred candidate. He should be yours.”
Gene C. Colman
“Russell Alexander is offering to give of his time for the benefit of the public and the legal profession. I have litigated against Russell. I have served with him on the Ad Hoc Family Lawyers Committee. I have thoroughly enjoyed his firm’s CLE programs offered to the profession at no charge, I might add. Russell = commitment, intelligence, common sense, public service, and a self effacing and dry sense of humour that elicits at least a few chuckles here and there. Russell will be an outstanding bencher. He has my 100% support and I hope that you will vote for him too.”
Sebastian Duff
“I am pleased to endorse Russ as a bencher, as I believe that Russ is committed to improving access to justice and is a leader in our legal community. I have been practicing for over a decade and have always admired Russ’ passion, knowledge of the law, and knowledge of the legal profession. Furthermore, Russ’ educational programs and articles are a further example of his commitment to the profession. I have no doubt that all of Russ’ characteristics will make him an outstanding Bencher.”
