The MAG LCO Counsel in Residence is a significant contribution by the Ministry of the Attorney General to the work of the LCO.
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Judy Mungovan
Judy Mungovan joined the LCO in April 2013. She has been Counsel with the Ministry of the Attorney General since 1996. Judy worked on a number of diverse law reform initiatives within the Ministry, including family law and tort reform. She has developed a number of pilots to improve access to justice for First Nations, Metis and Inuit people and to reduce their over-representation in the criminal justice system. Judy also helped develop a website to assist justice system participants in understanding and responding to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. She has led a law reform project on behalf of the Uniform Law Conference of Canada, and has participated in a number of diverse Federal/Provincial/Territorial working groups of senior government officials. Before attending law school, Judy trained and worked as a Social Worker in child protection, and has a strong social justice background. Judy has taught in a variety of educational forums, both within and outside of government.
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Previous Work Experience
Assistant Crown Attorney, Halton Region (1995 – 2001) -
Counsel, Policy, Ministry of the Attorney General (2001- 2009)
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Acting Deputy Director, Aboriginal Justice Leadership Team, Criminal Law Division, Ministry of the Attorney General (2010-2012)
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Counsel, Policy and Adjudicative Tribunals Division, Ministry of the Attorney General (2012-2013)
Achievements
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Publications in the area of tort law.
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Has received 5 Ministry of the Attorney General Excelsior awards for Excellence in Teamwork, Innovation and Outstanding Achievement.
Education
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LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (1994)
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Bachelor of Social Work, Ryerson University (1988)
Called to Ontario Bar in 1996
