Resources, Articles, & Advocacy
Legislative Update | March 06, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of March 2
International Francophonie Day: On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m. the Law Society of Ontario, l’Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) and the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) are hosting International Francophonie Day | Ontario Bar Association.”
Article | March 06, 2026
Transition from Law Student to Articling Student
From the first day of law school many of us walk in with the same goal in mind: secure an articling position. We study into the night to get good grades, join student clubs and moot competitions, all in the hopes of standing out during interviews. But once you finally land your articling position, a new question arises, how do you actually prepare for the transition from law student to articling student? In this article I share my experience navigating the shift and offer practical advice for both students and supervising lawyers to help make the articling term a successful and meaningful one.
Article | March 02, 2026
Section Member Spotlight: Ryan Ejim - Why I help pro athletes find their post-retirement careers
Former pro basketball player and now corporate/commercial lawyer Ryan Ejim shares why he built a “Second Act” practice focused on helping professional athletes transition after retirement. Drawing on his own path from elite university basketball to overseas pro play, injury, and law school, he outlines the legal and structural planning athletes need to protect wealth, avoid predatory deals, and build sustainable careers beyond sport.
Advocacy | February 27, 2026
Your OBA LegUp Policy and Legislative Update Week of February 23
OBR Ontario Business Account: On February 23, 2026, the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement launched the Ontario Business Account. If you are an intermediary using the Ontario Business Account, the ministry recommends transferring your account to the OBR Partner Portal, which is designed to help intermediaries manage client accounts efficiently.
Resource | February 27, 2026
Pension Plan Surplus: Recent Trends and Key Legal Issues
Defined benefit plans across Canada have been performing well in recent years, with approximately 90% now fully funded on a solvency basis and many having surpluses.
Resource | February 24, 2026
Managing Risk in Emerging Technologies in Healthcare Organizations
Article | February 23, 2026
Court of Appeal Summaries (February 17 – February 20)
Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of February 17, 2026.
