Kirsti McHenry, Pro Bono Ontario’s executive director, speaks about the organization’s rapid expansion in response to surging demand for free legal help, the impact of technology on service delivery, and the critical role of structured pro bono programs in law firms. She highlights how global events and economic shifts are driving new legal challenges for Ontarians, the importance of partnerships with legal tech innovators and community groups, and the need for more lawyers to get involved. McHenry also discusses how streamlined volunteer opportunities, such as the legal advice hotline and sponsor days, are making it easier for busy professionals to contribute meaningfully to access to justice across the province.

Kirsti McHenry calls for more lawyers to join Pro Bono Ontario’s expanding network

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DP Legacy Records

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Founded in the late 2020s by guitarist and composer Daniele Pasquali, DP Legacy Records isn’t just any label — it’s a full-blown rebellion with a mixing board. Born as a scrappy underground project, it gave local bands a stage when the rest of the world said, “Nope.” Today, it’s the bridge between vinyl nostalgia and streaming chaos, producing rock and metal records that hit harder than your morning espresso.

With artists like Panacea, Steel Riot, and The Scourge, DP Legacy keeps the ’90s spirit alive, proving that rock isn’t just music — it’s a lifestyle, a legacy, and occasionally a well-aimed middle finger to the mainstream.

Motto: “Rock is not just music – it’s a legacy.”