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A Tribute to the Honourable Howard I. Wetston – Tom Marshall Award Dinner 2016

  • 14 juin 2016
  • Carolyn Poutiainen

At the 10th Annual Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers, the Honourable Howard I. Wetston was recognized for his contribution to public service. This article overviews the event, which included tributes by Chief Justice Paul Crampton of the Federal Court; Murray Segal, Former Deputy Attorney General and Chief Prosecutor of Ontario; and Alan Lenczner, Commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission.

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Oh, the Places You Will Go! Career Transitions

  • 26 février 2016
  • Nicolas A. Joubert

A panel of four Ottawa lawyers shared their stories on how they ended up working outside of firms and offered their best advice for young lawyers who are considering an alternative legal career. The panel members included Audrey Barrett (National Judicial Institute), Deborah Bayley (Privy Council Office, Government of Canada), Erin McNamara (Scotiabank) and Stefano Taucer (Rogers Communications). Below is an overview of some of what each shared with those in attendance.

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Women in the Legal Profession: How to be Successful

  • 20 novembre 2015
  • Rosemary Masemann

On October 29, 2015, a sell-out crowd filled the Lamont Learning Centre at Osgoode Hall to attend the CPD program “Women in the Legal Profession: How to be Successful”. This program was jointly held by the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Ontario Bar Association, and the Women’s Law Association of Ontario and was very well-attended both in person and online. It’s easy to see why- it was a very useful and stimulating program.

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Top 5 Tips for Students to Succeed in the Public Sector

  • 16 novembre 2015
  • Carolyn Poutiainen

By November, students are probably a few months into articling or the LPP. Looking ahead to the next few months, students may be wondering how to make the most of the experience. Here are some tips (but take this all in stride – see the last tip!).

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Thought-Provoking Insights from the Hon. Howard Wetston, Q.C.

  • 07 octobre 2015
  • Kate Toderishena and Philip Hsiung

Kate Toderishena and Philip Hsiung provide a thoughtful summary of the OBA's Wecome Reception for Articling Students and LPP Candidates held in Toronto on September 29, 2015. The event, hosted by the Public Sector Lawyers Section, Young Lawyers Division and Student Division, featured the Honourable Howard Wetston, Q.C., who shared his fascinating and diverse experiences as well as his invaluable insights into the public sector.

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The Mandela Architecture

The Mandela Architecture

  • 18 juin 2015
  • Abi Lewis

As lawyers in public service, we don’t necessarily have to wait until we reach prominent leadership positions before embracing the leadership qualities that epitomize the lives of great men and women.

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Celebrating the ‘Year of the Public Lawyer’: A Review

  • 30 mars 2015
  • Andrew Winter

Andrew Winter provides a review of the OBA holiday reception held on December 3, 2014. We were honoured to have OBA President Orlando Da Silva and the Treasurer of the Law Society of Upper Canada as speakers at this event.

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