Addressing mental health in the legal profession 05 janvier 2015 OBA President Orlando Da Silva discusses the OBA’s work to raise awareness and advance a public conversation about mental health in the legal profession.
Hear more about the OBA’s Mindful Lawyer CPD Series 05 janvier 2015 : In an interview with CBC Ottawa, OBA President Orlando Da Silva discusses some of the unique concerns of lawyers when it comes to managing their mental health and what the OBA is doing to address those needs.
OBA members among 2014's top newsmakers 16 décembre 2014 The Law Times has named OBA President Orlando Da Silva and OBA SOGIC Executive Member Douglas Judson as two of the legal sector’s top newsmakers for 2014.
OBA President featured on an episode of Context with Lorna Dueck 09 décembre 2014 OBA President Orlando Da Silva joins Lorna Dueck and other guests to discuss depression and the importance of reaching out for help
OBA President Discusses Mental Health in the Workplace 27 novembre 2014 OBA President Orlando Da Silva spoke recently at the Niagara Health System’s “Day in Psychiatry” event. By sharing his experiences with depression, he is helping to advance the conversation about mental health in the legal profession and beyond.
Young Lawyers in London Help Feed the Hungry 21 novembre 2014 London, ON – Young Lawyers from the Ontario Bar Association will join forces with the London Lawyers Feed the Hungry (LLFH) program this Sunday to host a special soup kitchen dinner at St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Civil Review Project Report 10 novembre 2014 The mandate of the Judicial Working Group of the Civil Review Project is to make recommendations reducing wait times on the civil list in Toronto. This report provides initial recommendations for civil long motions and begins to canvas long-term solution to reduce unacceptable delays in the litigation process.
Toronto Region Pilot Practice Advisory - Civil Practice Court 04 novembre 2014 On Monday, November 10, 2014, certain changes will be made which will affect the practice in Motion Scheduling Court.
Lawyers Improving Access to Justice with Technology 29 octobre 2014 Cornwall lawyer, Michele R.J. Allinotte was front and centre at the Ontario Bar Association's TECHxpo 2.0. along with co-chair Chris Jaglowitz. Read the full story as featured in the Cornwall Standard Freeholder.
OBA Congratulates Edward Iacobucci and Lorne Sossin 24 octobre 2014 The Ontario Bar Association wishes to congratulate Edward Iacobucci on being appointed Dean of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law.