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The CBA gives you a voice at the table with government, courts and regulators, ensuring the issues that impact the profession or your clients are heard. We have your back.
We know that today’s demands can be overwhelming and finding work/life balance can be a challenge. The CBA has tailored a variety of programs for busy lawyers that can help you manage your practice and your well-being.
The CBA provides a wealth of professional development programs to keep you up-to-date and informed. Since the start of the pandemic, hundreds of programming hours were created specifically to respond to your rapidly changing environment.
Your CBA membership now gives you access to more than 50 hours of accredited professional development programs from across Canada – included with your membership.
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Connect with colleagues at Canada’s largest, and award-winning legal conference, spanning five days and offering over 30 CPD programs with numerous networking opportunities.
Enhance your expertise, gain knowledge and network with leading professionals in your area of practice.
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Connect with lawyers who work in your area of practice or share common interests. Increase your business referrals: 80% of OBA Section members report receiving referrals from other Section members.
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Become a thought-leader in your community. The OBA Speakers Bureau helps to promote OBA members as leaders in their area of practice by connecting members to speaking opportunities.
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We connect practice area leaders with key decision makers: Cabinet Ministers, Chairs of Tribunals and members of the Bench.
We develop initiatives that advocate for change, enhance legal practice and prepare the profession for the future.
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