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Meet the Executive: Richa Sandill

Meet the Executive: Richa Sandill

  • October 19, 2015

Each month we will introduce a different member of the Women Lawyers Forum Executive. Learn a little bit about us, why we joined the executive and what we love about being a lawyer.

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Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making a Career Transition

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Making a Career Transition

  • October 13, 2015
  • Erin C. Cowling

Career transitions can be difficult (let’s be honest, more like downright terrifying). I knew a career shift was on the horizon when I returned from my second maternity leave to my job as a senior litigation associate at a large law firm. Something was “off”. I wasn’t sure if this was because of my time at home, the expectations of the job, the files, the clients, the firm, or a bit or all of the above. I just knew something had to change.

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Events with WLF: For Your Eyes Only: Selfies, Cyberbullying and C-13

  • October 06, 2015
  • Erica Lindberg

On September 17, 2015, the OBA Women Lawyers Forum, together with the Criminal Justice Section and the Child and Youth Law Section, hosted a panel of experts for an evening of discussion focused on the problems that can arise when sexuality and smartphones converge.

Up For Debate - Politics, Women’s Issues, and Bringing Back the “Feminism” Word

  • October 06, 2015
  • Richa Sandill

On September 21, 2015, in a sold-out auditorium at the University of Toronto’s Isabel Bader Theatre, Canadians witnessed the closest thing they will see to a women’s issues debate this election. Up for Debate 2015 was a screening of a compilation of recorded video interview clips with leaders from four of five major political parties, including the Liberals, the New Democratic Party, the Bloc Quebecois, and the Green Party.

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What's the Buzz?

  • October 06, 2015

A compilation of links to articles, podcasts, and videos that may be of interest to members of the OBA Women Lawyers Forum. Have suggested content for this feature? Email the link to Justine Johnston at jvjohnston@stikeman.com.

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Meet the Executive

  • September 23, 2015

Each month we will introduce a different member(s) of the Women Lawyers Forum Executive. Learn a little bit about us, why we joined the executive and what we love about being a lawyer.

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Five Tips for Successful Articles

  • September 18, 2015
  • Justine Johnston, Erica Lindberg, Melissa VanderHouwen and Dana Yoon

After graduating law school in the spring, most graduates have begun their articling term. While articling is an exciting time, it can also be stressful. Articling students are often asked to take on a range of assignments in areas of law they do not have experience in. With this in mind, here are five tips to help you make the most of your articles. These tips are also useful for new calls just beginning their careers or striking out on their own.

Message from the Chair, Sabrina A. Bandali

Message from the Chair, Sabrina A. Bandali

  • September 18, 2015
  • Sabrina A. Bandali

Welcome to another great year of activities for the OBA-WLF! I am delighted to welcome several new members to the section executive, and thank the hardworking 2014-2015 executive members for all of their passion, commitment and contribution. Special thanks to outgoing executive members Maryellen Symons, Judith Huddart, Kathryn Bennett, Cynthia Aoki, Avril Farlam, Sara Gottlieb and Meredith Rady.

What's the Buzz

  • September 18, 2015

A compilation of links to articles, podcasts, and videos that may be of interest to members of the OBA Women Lawyers Forum. Have suggested content for this feature? Email the link to Justine Johnston at jvjohnston@stikeman.com.

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So You Want to Go Into Politics!

So You Want to Go Into Politics!

  • April 23, 2015
  • Maryellen Symons

Women are 52% of the Canadian population, but we’re not yet 52% of the people in political office at any level. Four women lawyers with political experience — three who have held or run for office, and one current political staffer — shared their experience, insight and encouragement in a panel discussion on Women in Politics, the first in the Women Lawyers Forum’s three-part series, “Pathways to Power”.

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