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OBA Addresses Mental Health in the Legal Profession

OBA Addresses Mental Health in the Legal Profession

  • December 04, 2014

With a commitment to supporting mental health and wellness within the province`s legal community, the Ontario Bar Association is pleased to introduce Opening Remarks, an initiative designed to advance the conversation about mental health in the profession.

Young Lawyers in London Help Feed the Hungry

  • November 21, 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.

Jeffrey Leon honoured by Ontario Bar Association

  • October 10, 2014

Jeffrey Leon, one of Ontario’s most respected civil litigation lawyers, is being honoured by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) with its prestigious Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation.

OBA Launches New Child and Youth Law Section

  • September 30, 2014

TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association has created a new practice section that will focus its education and advocacy efforts on improving the experience of children and youth in the justice system.

Ontario Bar Association welcomes improved legal aid in budget

  • May 01, 2014

Through budget consultations, the OBA has urged the government to increase legal aid financial eligibility levels and associated funding as an important way to increase access to justice and help build a sustainable legal aid system in Ontario.