Leyda Franco, Legal Secretary

Leyda Franco has been a legal secretary at the Law Offices of Roger Rowe for several years. A native of El Salvador, she is also the onsite Spanish interpreter for the firm. Prior to joining the firm, Leyda worked at the Center for Spanish Speaking Peoples at the community legal clinic. Having grown up in the Jane and Finch Community, Leyda understands the needs and values of its residents. With over a decade of client service experience, she is an asset to the firm, enhancing the experience of our clientele.

 

Leyda Franco, ha sido secretaria legal en las oficinas de Roger Rowe por varios años. Originalmente de El Salvador, Leyda crecio y vivio en el area de Jane y Finch.  Leyda es nuestra interprete en español.  Antes de intergrarse a nuestro equipo Leyda trabajo en El Centro Para la Gente de Habla Hispana en el area de la clinica legal, sirviendo a la comunidad hispana. Con mas de una decada de experiencia en representancion de servicios al cliente, Leyda entiende exactamente las necesidades de la comunidad, y realza la experiencia de nuestra clientela.
Community
  • 2011- Award of Leadership and Education for Distinguished Service in the Jane and Finch Community from the Barbadian Canadian Friendship Association
  • 2011 - Award of Appreciation from Chairman of Board of Directors of Legal Aid in recognition of my years of service as an area committee member for Legal Aid Ontario
  • 2010 Raising the Bar Award of Excellence from Black Law Students’ Association, Osgoode Hall Law School
  • 2008 Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in Community Service
  • 2008 Dianne Martin Medal for Social Justice Through Law
  • 2007 Law Society Lincoln Alexander Award
  • 2006 CABL Award of Excellence for Advancement of the Profession
  • 2005 - Present Lawyer Member on Consent and Capacity Board
  • 2004 - 2007 Advisor to Chief Justice Roy McMurtry on Mayor David Miller’s Committee on Community Safety
  • 2003 Pro Bono Law Ontario Award for Community Service