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As an essential ally and advocate for members of the legal profession, the OBA promotes fair justice systems, facilitates effective law reform, upholds equality in the legal profession and is devoted to eliminating discrimination.

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RODA conference signboard

Seeing Diverse Lawyers Survive and Thrive

  • November 26, 2018
  • Sabrina A. Bandali

This year's RODA conference, held in partnership with the OBA, Accelerating a Culture Shift in the Legal Profession, took a fresh approach to advancing diversity by focusing on hot topics that have been making headlines in the media and waves in the legal profession.

Lynne Vicars

Introducing the OBA’s Incoming President

  • August 29, 2018

In a recent Q&A session, Lynne Vicars shared her thoughts on technology, gender equality and meaningful mentorship, offering a preview of her plans for her OBA presidency.

Innovator in Residence

Putting Innovation into Practice

  • August 28, 2018

The OBA has launched a groundbreaking initiative that will bring to the profession the practical tools and technologies lawyers and law firms can use to enhance their practices.

Quinn Ross

President's Message: A Home Where Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Grow

  • August 23, 2018
  • Quinn Ross

When I stepped into the role of OBA President last year, my focus was crystal clear. Above all else, I wanted to promote and advance equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the profession. Now, a year later, I find myself reflecting on the progress we have made as a profession.

Quinn Ross

President's Message

  • May 16, 2018
  • Quinn Ross

Over the past few months, I have been moved in more ways than one by the sheer excellence that exists within our profession.

Quinn Ross

President's Message

  • December 15, 2017
  • Quinn Ross

This has been a tumultuous year, globally, nationally and provincially. This is a time of reconciliation, a time that is seeing cultural shifts across borders and across industries. The OBA will continue to be part of these conversations and we look to you, our members – and our peer associations – for your valued input.

Students dressed in Robes for Law Day

Shaping Young Minds with Law Day

  • December 07, 2017

There are so many great reasons to get involved with this annual program. We asked OBA member Ella Aiaseh of Hummingbird Lawyers LLP why she will be participating again in the 2018 Law Day program.