Hamilton Halton lawyers gather to hear a former Chief Justic and raise $461,000

By Gazette Staff

November 13th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

The Halton and Hamilton United Way came together for the 24th Annual Sopinka United Way Legal Luncheon, where more than 266 members of the legal community from across Halton and Hamilton  took action for local families and individuals facing growing challenges.

The results from this year’s 24th Annual Sopinka United Way Legal Luncheon, where more than 266 members of the legal community raised over $461,000, demonstrating once again the legal community’s incredible leadership and compassion to build stability and opportunity for people in need.

This year’s luncheon featured remarks from The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Canada’s first female and longest-serving Chief Justice, and honoured Allen Wynperle with the John F. Evans Award of Community Distinction for his outstanding volunteerism and community leadership.

The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin (first row, fourth from the left) with the Sopinka Luncheon Committee.