Articles 2019

The Young Lawyers’ Division in Ottawa hosted its annual event Expert Advice on Launching your Legal Career: I have my Law Degree, Now What? The first part of the event focused on ways to facilitate the transition from school into the legal profession. The second part of the event focused on more practical matters. However, the highlight of the day was the short presentation given on how to handle our finances.

The author shares her personal experience and tips on how to survive hire-back season.

The author explains the types of powers of attorney and the importance of them.

On the last Tuesday in May, the Ontario Bar Association will be hosting its inaugural Young Lawyers Gala. The keynote speaker will be Michael Bryant, the former Attorney General of Ontario and current change-maker.

The author explains an emerging Law of Tort - "Breach of Confidence" using the recent case of Doe 464533 v N.D., 2016.

The author attended the program “Candid Conversations on the Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Practice of Law Today”, held by the OBA. She shares her experience and the tips she got from Justice Moldaver, Justice Cote, and Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada.

On January 12, 2017, the Young Lawyers’ Division (YLD) and the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association – Ontario Chapter (CCCA – ON) jointly hosted a New Year’s Social at DLA Piper’s offices in Toronto.