Contact Information
NWT Law Foundation
- Telephone
- (867) 873-3828
- funding@nwtlawfoundation.ca
Function
The Law Foundation of the Northwest Territories' primary purpose is to receive and manage the interest generated from clients' funds held by lawyers in mixed trust accounts.
Jurisdiction
Government of the Northwest Territories
Department Responsible
Department of Justice and Law Society of the Northwest Territories
Authority
The Law Foundation of the Northwest Territories is an independent organization established under Part VII of the Legal Profession Act.
Board Composition
A person who is not a member of the Law Society and 4 other persons among the members of the Law Society..
Alternate Members
There are no alternative members.
Chairperson
The Chairperson is chosen from among the members.
Vice-Chairperson
The Vice-Chairperson is chosen from among the members.
Quorum
Three members constitute quorum
Appointment Instrument
A person who is not a member of the Society and who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of the Northwest Territories; and
4 other persons to be appointed from among the members of the Law Society by the Executive in accordance with the rules.
Term Duration
2 years.
Time and Travel Requirements
Typically 4-6 meetings per year in Yellowknife or remotely.
Remuneration
Members are not compensated and act as volunteers.
Other Considerations
N/A
Current Membership
| 1. Chair | Morgan Fane |
2025-10-01 | 2027-09-30 | 3rd term |
| 2. Member (Non-Law Society) |
(Vacant - 2 year term) | |||
| 3. Member (Law Society) |
Michael Ellison | 2026-02-05 | 2028-02-04 | 1st term |
| 4. Member (Law Society) |
Larry Innes | 2025-10-01 | 2027-09-30 | 3rd term |
| 5. Member (Law Society) |
Matthew Yap | 2025-10-01 | 2027-09-30 | 4th term |
(Board details as of March 4, 2026)