Notice of OBA Annual Meeting 2015 August 20, 2015 In accordance with the OBA By-law, all members are hereby advised that the OBA annual meeting is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Residence Inn by Marriott, Kingston, Ontario
Incoming OBA President Mentioned In Canadian Lawyer August 18, 2015 Ed Upenieks is taking over as OBA president following Orlando Da Silva, who dedicated his term to promoting openness about mental health in the legal profession, Canadian Lawyer reports.
OBA Member Wins National Award August 14, 2015 OBA member Douglas Judson has received the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) 2015 Edward K. Rowan-Legg Award at the CBA Legal Conference in Calgary. The award recognizes a student member's outstanding contribution to the CBA.
OBA Members Helping to Inform Business Law Reform Efforts July 10, 2015 The Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) is currently seeking feedback on priorities and recommendations for reform of Ontario's corporate and commercial legislation.
Congratulations to the incoming 2015-2016 Women Lawyers Forum Section Executive June 29, 2015 The OBA welcomes the 2015-2016 Women Lawyers Forum Section Executive. The new executives assume their roles on August 15th, 2015. The Women Lawyers Forum executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Women Lawyers Forum section.
OBA Advocacy Working for You – An Update June 17, 2015 Shaping and influencing policy development and legislation is an important role of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). It is just one of the ways that the OBA serves its members and ensures they are well supported in their everyday work.
Ontario Bar Association Celebrates Excellence in the Profession May 04, 2015 Some of Ontario’s Best and Brightest Lawyers Receive Provincial Awards
Brenda Cossman to Receive 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women's Equality April 01, 2015 The OBA Women Lawyers Forum Section is pleased to announce the 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women’s Equality will be presented to: Brenda Cossman, a professor at the University of Toronto.
OBA Past President Appointed to Superior Court of Justice March 31, 2015 The OBA congratulates its past president, Paul R. Sweeny, on his recent appointment to the Superior Court of Justice. Justice Sweeny’s intellect and dedication to fairness will serve the Court well.
OBA Extends Appreciation to Members and Supporters for a Successful Institute 2015 February 27, 2015 The OBA Institute 2015 took place February 4-7, 2015 in Toronto and was a tremendous success.