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2017 OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law

2017 OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law

  • June 01, 2017

The Honourable Maurice Cullity, QC, was joined by many friends and colleagues on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, in Toronto, where he was awarded the OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law. The evening also included the presentation of the Hoffstein Book Prize and the Widdifield Award.

OBA Annual Awards Gala 2017

OBA Annual Awards Gala 2017

  • May 08, 2017

On April 26th, the Ontario Bar Association was proud to host our annual Awards Gala to celebrate the achievements of some of Ontario’s brightest legal stars! Excitement and camaraderie were definitely in the air at this sold-out event, as our esteemed presenters celebrated this year’s outstanding recipients.

2016 Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women’s Equality

2016 Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women’s Equality

  • July 11, 2016

On June 22nd, the 2016 Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women’s Equality was presented to Sukanya Pillay, Executive Director and General Counsel, Canadian Civil Liberties Association & Education Trust at a dinner in her honour. Ms. Pillay addressed delegates and shared her wisdom and experiences on the challenges and opportunities in promoting women’s equality in Canada and around the world.

2016 Karen Spector Memorial Award for Excellence in Privacy Law

2016 Karen Spector Memorial Award for Excellence in Privacy Law

  • July 11, 2016

Each year, the Privacy and Access to Information Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association recognizes the achievements of one of their distinguished members. This year, Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, Brian Beamish was awarded with the 2016 Karen Spector Memorial Award for Excellence in Privacy Law at a special award presentation at Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and Events.

OBA Susan Hilary Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law

OBA Susan Hilary Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law

  • July 11, 2016

The Ontario Bar Association Health Law section was proud to present the inaugural OBA Susan Hilary Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law to Lonny J. Rosen C.S.. On June 20th, 2016 friends, family, colleagues and distinguished guests gathered together at Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and events to celebrate Mr. Rosen’s significant contributions to the profession.

2016 OBA Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers

2016 OBA Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers

  • July 11, 2016

On May 25th, the Ontario Bar Association Public Sector Lawyers Section celebrated the contributions and achievements of The Honourable Howard I. Wetston Q.C., honouring him with the 2016 Tom Marshall Award of Excellence for Public Sector Lawyers. Held at Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and Events the evening featured a Keynote Address from The Honourable Paul Crampton, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Canada, as well as Alan Lenczner, Murray D. Segal.

 OBA SOGIC 2016 Pride Toronto Parade

OBA SOGIC 2016 Pride Toronto Parade

  • July 04, 2016

The OBA Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference (SOGIC) welcomed members of the OBA and the legal community to march in the 36th annual Pride Toronto parade on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Below are some of the photos from the day’s event!

2016 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law

2016 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law

  • June 13, 2016

On June 8th, 2016 the OBA International Law Section proudly presented the OBA Award of Excellence in International Law to Elo Tulving-Blais, Tulving-Blais International Business and Tech Law. The event was held at Twenty Toronto Street Conferences and Events.