About LDM Law
Leslie de Meulles, Principal Counsel
Leslie de Meulles is the founder and principal counsel of LDM Law Sudbury based law firm serving clients in the Yukon and Ontario. Leslie's first career was with an Ontario Cabinet Minister as a senior policy advisor and in communications. Since being called to the bar in 2017, she has worked with self-governing First Nations in British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Yukon and Ontario where she brings her governance expertise to law and policy development, and Constitutional drafting. Leslie is also passionate about victim rights. She provides advice and representation to survivors of sexual assault and supports communities in their response to crime, whether through creating community impact statements or developing community policing intiatives. In addition to her law degree, Leslie holds a graduate degree in Political Theory from McGill University. She is licensed to practice law in Ontario and the Yukon and speaks English and French. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her partner, son, and their dog, Max.
Services
Indigenous Governance
We have nearly a decade of experience in drafting laws, Indigenous Constitutions, and policy. We have the skills and expertise to set your Nation up for success. We provide with good governance advice and include community input and consultation wherever appropriate. We specialize in negotiating with federal, provincial and territorial governments, particularly in negotiating responsibility-sharing agreements and plans for devolution.
Survivor and Community Rights
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you have rights in the criminal justice system. You have the right to representation in third party record and sexual history records application hearings. We have experience providing advice and representation as you navigate the criminal justice system.
If you are a community/community group affected by crime in your community - you have the right to submit a community impact statement to criminal court at the accused's sentencing hearing. We specialize in helping communities and organizations create impactful, effective, and court-ready CIS, maximizing the chances of acceptance by the court. We hold community consultations and make sure your CIS follows the rules in the Criminal Code so that you have a powerful voice that makes the greatest impact.
Mediation
Are you an employer trying to address workplace conflict? Perhaps you are navigating a separation or divorce. Whatever the issue, a skilled mediator can assist in identifying the needs of both parties and developing a collaborative solution that resolves the conflict and finds a way forward. We have the skills and expertise to help you find a solution to whatever problem you face.