Kelly, Jennings and Lacy

Jane Kelly, B.A., LL.B.

Jane Kelly was called to the Ontario Bar in 1990 and continued to work for Fasken, Campbell & Godfrey, gaining a variety of experience in large files including criminal and civil matters. While at Fasken, Campbell, Godfrey, she was co-counsel at the Hryciuk Inquiry shortly before joining the Office of the Crown Attorney. Ms. Kelly was at the Crown's Office from 1994 to 1996 where she gained a wide array of experience including conducting numerous jury trials (and non-jury trials) dealing with charges in all areas including homicide, criminal negligence causing death, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, extortion, obstruct justice and weapons offences.

Since the creation of the criminal defence firm of Kelly and Jennings in 1996 Ms. Kelly has specialized in larger trial matters including dealing with charges of homicide, sexual assault, extradition and fraud. Ms. Kelly has also conducted administrative prosecutions on behalf of the Law Society of Upper Canada as well as acting as special duty counsel to lawyers on matters before the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Glen Jennings, B.A., LL.B.

Glen Jennings was called to the Ontario Bar in 1994 after completing his articles with Greenspan, Rosenberg & Buhr. He then joined the office of the Crown Attorney gaining experience in most areas of criminal law by conducting numerous jury trials (and non-jury trials) dealing with charges in areas including homicide, criminal negligence causing death, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, extortion, obstruct justice and weapons offences. Since the creation of the criminal law defence firm of Kelly & Jennings in 1996, Mr. Jennings has continued to practice in all of the above areas particularly focussing on Charter litigation within these areas. He also acted as counsel to one of the lead investigators at the Morin Inquiry.

Throughout his career, Mr. Jennings has appeared at the Ontario Court of Appeal and regularly at the Superior Court of Justice conducting numerous jury trials (and non-jury trials) dealing with charges in all areas including homicide, criminal negligence cause death, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery extortion, obstruct justice and weapons offences. He has also appeared regularly at the Ontario Court of Justice with a particular focus on impaired driving and Charter litigation.

Michael Lacy, B.A., LL.B.

Michael Lacy is a partner in the law firm of Kelly, Jennings & Lacy having been called to the bar in 1997 after articling at the criminal law firm of Gold and Fuerst. His practice is restricted to criminal and quasi-criminal law at both the appellate and trial levels. Mr. Lacy regularly appears at all levels of Court including the Superior Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal for Ontario. He has also appeared in the Supreme Court of Canada. His trial and appeal matters have dealt with charges in all areas including homicide, criminal negligence cause death, extradition, aggravated assault, sexual assault, robbery, extortion, obstruct justice, impaired driving and weapons offences.

Mr. Lacy is currently one of the editors of the Weekly Criminal Bulletin (WCBs). Additionally, he is a regular contributor to the Criminal Lawyers Association Newsletter, 'For the Defence' and has recently written articles on Conditional Sentences and Post-Conviction DNA Orders. He has also had the privilege of volunteering his time as special duty counsel as part of the Court of Appeal Duty Counsel program for un-represented inmates.

Jennifer Thompson, B.A., LL.B.

Jennifer Thompson was called to the Ontario Bar in February 2001 after completing her articles with Kelly and Jennings. Ms. Thompson currently conducts various trial matters at the Ontario Court of Justice and assists in the preparation of most large files as well as the preparation of appeal matters.