A new OBA program aims for a ripple effect in recognition.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recently the OBA Foundation add four new video titles to its library covering Family Law, Bankruptcy, Employment Law and Real Estate.

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

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.

After more than a decade in service to the Association, the OBA is saying so long to Executive Director and Counsel JSA (Steve) Pengelly, who has announced his intention to retire in early 2018.

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.