Guides/Documents Personal Security Handbook Minimizing Risks to Personal Safety for You, Your Family, Friends and Colleagues May 16, 2023 The potential danger associated with the life of those in the legal profession is an unpleasant topic of conversation among family, friends and staff, but avoiding the subject does not lessen the potential for harm.
Complimentary Archived Video R v. J.J. The case and its Implications - At six months December 06, 2022 The decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. J.J. looked at the admissibility of complainant records in Sexual Assault cases.
Complimentary Archived Video Pathways to Power: Women as General Counsel October 27, 2022 In its ongoing Pathways to Power series, the Women Lawyers Forum (WLF) shines a light on the successful journeys of female lawyers into positions of power and influence.
Complimentary Archived Video Responding to and Preventing Workplace Violence and Harassment in the Legal Profession May 30, 2022 The OBA is pleased to partner with the Black Female Lawyers Network (BFLN) for this valuable discussion on how individual lawyers and firms can respond to and prevent workplace violence and harassment against women in the legal profession.
Complimentary Archived Video Exceptional Women of the Bench and Bar September 09, 2021 This is not your average program! Join us for an evening of virtual networking and mentoring with accomplished women of the Bench and Bar to find out how they made it to the top.
Complimentary Archived Video Pathways to Power: Women Entrepreneurs & Business Owners July 15, 2021 In this session of the Pathways to Power series, the Women Lawyers Forum shines a light on the journey of distinguished women lawyers who are entrepreneurs and business owners.
Complimentary Archived Video Women in Tax: Could this be your Calling? April 29, 2021 Most practitioners perceive tax law as a daunting area of practice. It is a rule and regulation-driven practice area, requiring a constant upkeep of current developments and is well-suited for lawyers who enjoy intellectual challenges and problem solving.
Complimentary Archived Video Practical Strategies for Women in Law: How to Grow and Thrive During Challenging Circumstances March 25, 2021 The global pandemic has tested and challenged lawyers in all aspects of their personal and professional lives.
Complimentary Archived Video Pathways to Power: Women in Access to Justice January 21, 2021 There is power in working for change every day of your career, whether its change for a single client or whether it's working for change to systemic inequalities.
Complimentary Archived Video Public Speaking & Social Media Strategy: An Intersectional Discussion on the Unique Issues that #WomenInLaw Face Both Online and In-Person November 30, 2020 The OBA WLF section knows the challenges that #WomenInLaw face when speaking out, whether online or in person.