Poised to assume the OBA presidency on September 1, Colin Stevenson sits down to talk legal innovation, triathlons and the inspiration he has drawn from an eccentric TV barrister and an extraordinary Supreme Court of Canada justice.

We asked the legal community which on-screen lawyers they love to watch the most – and they came up with an eclectic cast of legal luminaries who are as entertaining as they are artful in the practice of law.

With his June 20th appointment as Attorney General for Ontario, Downey assumes a critical role in cabinet, acting as Chief Law Officer of the Crown responsible for the administration of justice in the province. For those who’ve worked alongside him, his rapid rise comes as no surprise.

Who is following in the electronic footprints that our fitness tracker, smartwatch, cellphone and computer activity leave behind? Privacy law experts examine the legal protections and pitfalls around personal data.

OBA members from a variety of practice areas size up the specialties that should be attracting the attention and interest of ambitious young legal minds.

OBA’s province-wide Robe Bank offers professional inspiration and practical assistance to a new generation of lawyers.

What are some of the most intriguing topics in cutting-edge law practice management?

The most common methods of sharing documents with clients, opposing firms, and others may be placing you and your firm at risk. To protect confidentiality, today’s technology offers much more secure ways to exchange documents.

A closer look at the new composition of Convocation.

As employees adapt to the shifting roles and new processes that the proliferation of automation brings, employers will rely on counsel to navigate the transition and mitigate the legal risks.