A "bencher" is a term used to refer to a senior or experienced member within a professional or academic organization, especially in the legal field. They often hold influential positions and provide guidance or leadership to others. Full definition
Every candidate during the LSUC bencher election of the spring of 2011 cited this problem as a serious one in their campaign materials sent to the membership. (slaw.ca)
There were 39 candidates who stood for election and the following, including Eamon, were elected as benchers for a three - year term commencing Feb. 5, 2015: (canadianlawyermag.com)
When I ran for bencher in 2011 I campaigned to change the name to the Law Society of Ontario. (slaw.ca)