FOLA Welcomes Jennifer S. Rooke as Chair

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2026

The Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer S. Rooke, formerly 1st Vice-Chair, as its new Chair.

“FOLA is proud to welcome Jennifer S. Rooke as Chair,” said Allen Wynperle, outgoing Chair. “Jennifer has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the legal profession, public service, and community leadership throughout her career. Her longstanding involvement with FOLA and local law associations makes her exceptionally well positioned to lead the organization into its next chapter.”

Jennifer S. Rooke brings extensive experience in legal practice, governance, advocacy, and education to her role as Chair. She practices in the areas of family law and federal prosecutions (Agent firm, on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions) and is fluent in English and French. In 2018, she became the 1^st female partner and visible minority partner at Mousseau DeLuca McPherson Prince, LLP.  She also has years of experience teaching at St. Clair College and the University of Windsor Faculty of Law. After a longstanding commitment to the Essex Law Association as Director, President, and Past President, she became FOLA’s Southwest Regional Representative. In the community, she has served in leadership positions with the John Howard Society (Windsor and Ontario), Children First, Hiatus House, University of Windsor Alumni Association, University of Windsor Board of Governors, and numerous justice-related initiatives. In 2022, she received the University of Windsor Faculty of Law Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her contributions to the profession and community.

“I am honoured to serve as Chair of FOLA,” said Jennifer S. Rooke. “County and district law associations are essential to supporting lawyers, fostering collegiality and civility in the profession, and strengthening access to justice in communities across Ontario. I look forward to working alongside FOLA’s members, leaders, and stakeholders to continue advocating for the legal profession and advancing the important work of local law associations.”

FOLA thanks outgoing chair Allen Wynperle for his excellent service during his term. He now takes the position of Past Chair.

About FOLA

FOLA is a non-profit organization that represents Ontario’s 46 county and district law associations. Most of FOLA’s members are sole practitioners or work in small firms across the province.

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Contact:

Ian Hu

Director of Policy & Advocacy, FOLA

Email: ian.hu@fola.ca