DON’T MISS OBA’S INSTITUTE 2016 NEXT WEEK January 27, 2016 The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) hosts Canada’s largest annual legal gathering from February 2-6, 2016. Now in its 41st year, OBA’s Institute 2016 is the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event for Ontario lawyers in every practice area with more than 30 programs and networking events.
Alzheimer Society of Ontario and Ontario Bar Association partner for MAKE A WILL MONTH November 03, 2015 This November the Alzheimer Society of Ontario and Ontario Bar Association are again partnering for MAKE A WILL MONTH to help more Ontarians preserve their wishes and safeguard their loved ones by making a Will and a power of attorney.
Trisha Jackson Honoured By Ontario Bar Association October 19, 2015 TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is honouring Patricia (Trisha) Jackson, one of Canada’s most successful civil litigation lawyers, with its prestigious Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation.
Brampton Lawyer Named President of the Ontario Bar Association August 24, 2015 Local lawyer, Ed Upenieks, is the new president of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). As a civil litigator and managing partner at Lawrences Lawyers in Brampton for more than 19 years, Upenieks will bring great experience and a valuable regional perspective to the more than 16,000-member association.
OBA President Makes Positive Impact on Legal Profession August 07, 2015 Toronto, ON – In one year, OBA President Orlando Da Silva has made a powerful impact on the legal profession by advancing an open conversation about mental health.
Esteemed Northern Ontario Lawyer Wins Provincial Award June 24, 2015 Sudbury, ON – Northern Ontario lawyer, Owen Smith, Q.C., will be posthumously recognized this week at a special celebration for his contributions to insurance law, which have greatly benefitted the regional community.
Ontario Bar Association Wins International Award for Providing Lawyers with Skills to Manage their Mental Health May 29, 2015 Toronto, ON – The Ontario Bar Association (OBA), representing more than 16,000 lawyers working in the province, has won an international award for its efforts to provide education and training to lawyers that encourage personal and professional well-being.
Ontario Bar Association to Make Special Presentation to City Solicitor at Mississauga’s Next General Meeting May 15, 2015 City Solicitor Mary Ellen Bench has been named the winner of the Ontario Bar Association’s 2015 Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers and will receive her award at the next General Meeting of the Mississauga City Council.
OBA Law Day Comes to Brantford May 13, 2015 Brantford, ON – What does it take to become a lawyer or a judge? Some local high school students are about to get firsthand experience.
Lawyers and Students Join Together for Unique Day of Learning May 07, 2015 Milton, ON – A number of local lawyers are helping Ontario students take learning out of the classroom and into the courthouse.