FORT FRANCES — Being recognized on a national level was not a part of the plan for a Northwestern Ontario law firm.

On July 17, the Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers recognized Fort Frances lawyer Douglas Judson with their annual award for local leadership in 2SLGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

“Being a legal advocate in my view wouldn't be very fulfilling if we weren't able to find ways to do advocacy for communities that we care about,” he said.

Judson’s nomination was submitted with the support of Pride organizers in Northwestern Ontario and queer lawyers from various cities.

The nomination highlighted Judson’s recent successes in advancing defamation claims to protect members of the drag and gender-diverse communities, his advocacy to ensure that municipalities provide services withou

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