OBA congratulates new Law Society of Ontario Treasurer Malcolm Mercer June 28, 2018 The OBA extends its sincerest congratulations to Malcolm Mercer, on his recent appointment as new Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario.
OBA’s casebook printing initiative featured in Lawyer’s Daily June 25, 2018 A Lawyer’s Daily article highlights the OBA Civil Litigation Section’s recently adopted proposed amendments to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction (CPPD).
Ontario Lawyers Wear Tabs with Pride: OBA Shows Support for LGBTQ+ Community and Celebrates Diversity in the Bar June 21, 2018 In the lead-up to Canada’s largest Pride Parade, Ontario lawyers are showing that their profession is a diverse, open and welcoming one.
“mOBAlize the vote” 2018 May 14, 2018 In the lead-up to the 2018 Ontario Election, the OBA has created “mOBAlize the vote,” a members-only area of its website, designed to connect OBA members with key features of the 2018 Ontario Election.
A Thank You to Lawyers for Protecting Rights and Freedoms April 18, 2018 Ontario lawyers celebrate the profession’s response to the 2017 U.S. travel bans
OBA Sees Gains in Calls for Expanded Legal Aid Funding April 06, 2018 Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General recently announced an $86 million investment in legal aid services. It includes $17.2M for community legal clinics and student legal aid services societies.
Elizabeth Hall named new OBA Executive Director February 01, 2018 After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.
Ontario Bar Association congratulates Vivene Salmon on her recent appointment as CBA Vice President January 10, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association has appointed long-time OBA member and committed volunteer Vivene Salmon as the new CBA Vice-President for the 2018-2019 term.
OBA President Quinn Ross delivers opening remarks at RODA's 3rd Annual Diversity Conference November 28, 2017 OBA President Quinn Ross delivers opening remarks at RODA's 3rd Annual Diversity Conference in Partnership with the OBA.
OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society on Statement of Principles November 27, 2017 OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society on Statement of Principles.