Show me the Money! Building a Strong Case for Better Pay
Date: Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Time: 12:00PM to 1:00PM EST
About the Session:
Join us for a dynamic, insight‑packed session.
Theresa Leitch, inaugural Managing Director of the Legal Information Resources Network in Ontario, will open with the story behind the LiRN Salary Matrix—why it was created, how role descriptions were developed, and the unexpected challenges and successes in gaining buy‑in. She’ll share practical, actionable takeaways for attendees.
Next, Hannah Rosborough will unveil highlights from the 2025 CALL/ACBD Salary Survey, breaking down key data and trends.
We’ll wrap up with top tips for making a compelling, evidence‑based compensation case.
This is a must‑attend session for anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of salary structures, leveraging data, and elevating the value of library roles.
About the Speakers
Theresa Leitch, (B.Sc., L.L.B.), is LIRN Inc.’s inaugural Managing Director.
Early in her career, Theresa practiced municipal law as both a litigator and a solicitor. After leaving the practice of law, she served in positions in law firm and organizational management, knowledge management, continuing professional development and project management of strategic initiatives.
Throughout her career she has developed a superior understanding of the legal information and knowledge needs of the profession. She has demonstrated a collaborative approach to leadership and expertise as a communicator and relationship-builder, bringing vision and creativity to her work. In the Managing Director role, Theresa is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of LIRN, including administration of funding to county law libraries, creation and implementation of appropriate business and operational protocols to support LIRN, establishing collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and governance, legal and other compliance obligations.
When she’s not managing and directing, Theresa loves singing with her punk rock choir, and has performed at such storied Toronto venues as the Horseshoe Tavern and the Bovine.
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Hannah Rosborough (BEd, MLIS, LLM) is the Instruction & Scholarly Communications Librarian at the Sir James Dunn Law Library, Schulich School of Law. She teaches legal research, supports faculty scholarship, and manages the law school's institutional research repository and research profile. Her research interests are the future of legal information, innovation in legal research, promoting free access to the law, and legal citation. She is currently focused on research concerning the ethical and pedagogical implications of generative artificial intelligence in legal education. She has actively contributed to CALL/ACBD through a variety of roles over the years, including Member-at-Large, SIG Chair, and Committee member. She is currently a Co-Chair of the Joint CALL/ACBD, TALL & VALL Salary Survey Committee.
*Non-member students will be granted a CALL/ACBD membership when attending this paid webinar
