Law Society of Manitoba
The Law Society of Manitoba (LSM) is the self-governing regulatory body of the legal profession in Manitoba, Canada. Membership in the LSM is required in order to practice law in the province.
| Abbreviation | LSM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1877 |
| Type | Law society |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | 200 – 260 St. Mary Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Region served | Manitoba |
Membership (2021) | 2,072 |
Official language | |
President | Lynda Troup |
CEO | Leah Kosokowsky |
| Website | www |
As of the end of 2021, the LSM had 2072 members with active practising status: 1821 practising within Winnipeg, 251 within Manitoba but outside of Winnipeg, and 81 outside of Manitoba. 1282 lawyers practised in private practice with 443 law firms of which 56% are sole practitioners. A gender gap still exists with 830 women practising compared to 1242 men. 56% of those women practice in private practice while 74% of men are in private practice. Those not in private practice work for government, as corporate counsel, or in education.
The LSM also operates the Manitoba Law Library (also known as the Great Library), housed on the 3rd floor of the Manitoba Law Courts building.