OBA Launches International Women’s Day Handbag Drive! 06 mars 2020 TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association is launching a “handbag drive” in support of Dress for Success Toronto, an organization aimed at empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in their work and their life.
LAO Announces Changes Regarding the Self-Report Requirement 29 janvier 2020 LAO Announces Changes to Panel Lawyer’s Annual Self-Reporting Requirement
OBA Treasurer Presented With SABA President’s Award 28 novembre 2019 The Ontario Bar Association congratulates OBA Treasurer Ranjan Agarwal for receiving the South Asian Bar Association Toronto’s 2019 President’s Award.
OBA Office Closure - October 11 octobre 2019 Please note that the OBA office will be closed as of 1 p.m. on Friday, October 11th, and on Monday, October 14th. We look forward to returning to full member service the following Tuesday.
John Bartolomeo to Receive the 2019 OBA Ron Ellis Award for Excellence in Workers' Compensation Law 30 juillet 2019 The OBA's Workers' Compensation Law Section is pleased to announce John Bartolomeo as the recipient of its 2019 OBA Ron Ellis Award for Excellence in Workers' Compensation Law
OBA Keeping the Momentum Going with New Awareness Campaign 26 juin 2019 The Ontario Bar Association is building Momentum through a unique campaign that shines a light on some of the unconscious biases that can lead to gender inequality in the legal profession.
OBA Launches Province-wide Robe Bank Initiative 05 juin 2019 Members of the Ontario Bar Association are once again stepping up to help the next generation of lawyers. The OBA has launched a new Robe Bank program that will match people who want to donate or lend their robes with new lawyers who need them across all judicial regions of Ontario.
Before You Vote, Visit OBA Voting Guide 18 avril 2019 Voting for the 2019 Law Society of Ontario Bencher Election is now open. Lawyers elected to Convocation will be in a position to influence governance, regulation and the provision of legal services to the public for the next four years, so it's critical to consider how candidates will effectively serve in the role when it comes to tackling the most pressing issues.
OBA Solution Circles to Set an Agenda for Advancing Gender Equality 06 mars 2019 The OBA will host a series of OBA Solution Circles over the coming months. OBA Solution Circles will address certain issues that we know are barriers to advancing gender equality (e.g., work interruptions and their impact on a legal career).
OBA Office Holiday Closure 20 décembre 2018 The OBA offices will be closed for the holidays between 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 21, 2018 and 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 3, 2019.