I am pleased to provide you with this report on the outcome of the 2013-14 OBA Board of Directors’ elections. There were election contests for the Second Vice-President position, Secretary and Director-at-Large (Toronto).
Following are the results:
President - Pascale Daigneault
Past President - Morris A. Chochla
First Vice-President - Orlando Da Silva
Second Vice-President - Edwin G. Upenieks (elected)
Treasurer - Douglas R. Downey
Secretary - Quinn M. Ross (elected)
Director-at-Large, Southwest - Dawn C. Melville
Director-at-Large, Central West- Marek S. Malicki
Director-at-Large, Northwest - Samuel R. Bachinski
Director-at-Large, East - Mark L. Berlin
Director-at-Large, Central East - Avram Joseph
Director-at-Large, Northeast - Glenn E.J. Sandberg
Director-at-Large, Central South - David A. Elliot
Director-at-Large, Toronto - C. Michael J. Kealy (elected)
Chair of Professional Development - Audrey Ramsay
Chair, Young Lawyers Division East - Jonathan M. Richardson
(Term - September 2013 to December 2013)
Chair, Young Lawyers Division Southwest - Sarah L. Kirshin
(Term - January 2014 to April 2014)
Co Chair, Young Lawyers Division Central - Christine A. Jackson
(Term - May 2014 to August 2014)
Co Chair, Young Lawyers Division Central - Omar Ha-Redeye
(Term - May 2014 to August 2014)
Chair, Student Division - Philip H. Chambers
This talented and dedicated group of volunteers will provide the OBA with strong, responsible leadership over the next twelve months. I know you all join with me in pledging to support and assist them in their duties and wishing them the best of luck for the coming year.
Sincerely,
Morris A. Chochla
President
Ontario Bar Association