Staff

Nye has more than 20 years of experience leading sophisticated, multidisciplinary projects in Ontario’s justice sector.  As ED of the Law Commission, Nye is responsible for producing independent and evidence-based analysis and recommendations on complex law reform issues.  Current projects include:

• AI, ADM and the Justice System
• Consumer Protection in the Digital Marketplace
• Improving Protection Orders
• Environmental Accountability: Rights, Responsibilities and Access to Justice
• Last Stages of Life/Indigenous Last Stages of Life

Prior to this, Nye was Director General, Policy at Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) where he was responsible for policy development, consultations, and system planning at one of the world’s largest legal aid plans.  Nye’s work at LAO included leading the most significant expansion of legal aid services in more than 20 years.  Nye has also been Policy Director on major provincial inquiries, including the Ipperwash Inquiry.  Nye studied at the University of Toronto (BA), Queen’s University (LLB), and New York University (LLM).

Maricela has worked in the legal sector for 16 years performing administrative, accounting and legal roles at various legal non-profits and most recently as Legal Assistant, Class Proceedings Committee. Maricela holds a Law Clerk Diploma from Centennial College and is currently completing her Bachelor of Psychology. She is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

As Executive Officer, Maricela is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the LCO. Maricela is the primary contact and liaison for communications between the ED and the LCO’s stakeholders. As Secretary to the Board of Governors, Maricela works closely with the LCO’s Board and its Committees and is responsible for its operational a