2023

On November 16 OBA welcomed SABA to celebrate Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Surrounding by beautiful lights and amazing food lawyers shared sweets, stories and an amazing evening.

On November 9, the OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Section proudly presented the OBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Award of Excellence to Bernard Morrow in front of colleagues, friends and family who turned out to celebrate a career of impact at the OBA Conference Centre.

The Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation brings together the civil bar to celebrate a colleague who exemplifies the highest standards of the profession. On Thursday, November 9, the Ontario Bar Association honoured Linda Plumpton, partner at Torys, at the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto.

On October 17th, the family law bar came together at the beautiful Arcadian Court to celebrate the life, humour and career of Brenda Christen.

On October 5th, the OBA Insurance Law Section proudly presented the OBA Award for Excellence in Insurance Law to Deborah Berlach and Barbara Legate. Surrounded by family, colleagues and friends it was a celebratory evening at the OBA Conference Centre honouring two very distinguished women in the profession.

On Thursday, June 8, the legal community gathered at the King Edward Hotel in downtown Toronto to honour the legacy of retired Supreme Court Justice Michael Moldaver and to celebrate the appointment of Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin.