Ontario Legal Conference
February 3-6, 2026

This February, the OBA's Ontario Legal Conference is back - and it's bigger and better than ever! Join us for four days of learning, networking and community building in downtown Toronto as we bring together lawyers of different practice areas from across the province for our biggest PD event of the year!

Full Program Agenda

Feb 3 • 8:00-8:45am

Navigating the Transition from Student to Lawyer

Get candid advice and helpful insights on traversing the path from law student to lawyer, as we explore both the personal and professional considerations. Get your questions answered by our approachable panel, and connect with colleagues who are navigating the same transition. Take advantage of your OBA Community to guide you through this evolution in life and law.

Young Lawyers Career
Feb 3 • 9:15-12:30pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Administrative Law

Join us as we bring together lawyers practicing across various administrative law areas for this valuable program. From immigration to human rights to professional regulation and more, we’ll unpack recent developments, current issues and adjudicative tribunal advocacy best practices. Reconnect with colleagues, expand your network and learn from those practicing in other legal areas at the OBA’s Ontario Legal Conference.

Administrative
Feb 3 • 1:30-5:00pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Labour and Employment Law, Human Rights Law, and Workers Compensation

Learn from highly experienced counsel about the complex practice issues and strategic considerations in navigating concurrent jurisdictions for human rights claims. We’ll unpack forum selection essentials when determining where to raise human rights allegations, and you’ll walk away with valuable insights into the procedural challenges each forum may present. If your practice touches on human rights law, this program is a must-attend event for you.

Labour and Employment Human Rights Workers Compensation
Feb 3 • 6:00-7:30pm

Navigating the Transition to Parenthood

Becoming a parent for the first time is a life-altering event. With shifting priorities, sleep deprivation and demanding professional obligations, it can be tricky to regain your balance. You are not alone! Whether you recently became a parent, are expecting a child or are considering embarking on your parenthood journey, join us for this candid conversation on navigating the professional and personal changes that accompany this significant life event.

Family
Feb 4 • 9:00–5:00pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Real Estate Law

Whether you are a general practitioner or a specialist practicing in residential real estate, estates or family law, it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of the myriad of ways in which these legal areas interact to ensure you are equipped to effectively represent your clients.

Join us for this unique event as we bring together lawyers from across these practice areas to unravel the complexities, examine recent developments and better understand the impacts of other legal areas on your practice. Ensure that your legal toolkit is equipped with the key information, insights and strategies that you need to provide your clients with effective and timely advice. If your practice touches on family, estates or real estate law, this is a critical event you cannot miss!

FamilyEstatesReal Property
Feb 4 • 9:00-12:00pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Tax Law

Explore key issues at the intersection of tax, estates, and real estate law. Through expert-led sessions, we will examine some of the practical challenges and emerging trends where these areas converge. The first session will focus on CRA audit activity related to estate distributions and real estate transactions, while the second will address key tax considerations in real estate and estate planning contexts.

Taxation
Feb 4 • 1:00-5:00pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Real Estate Litigation

Join us to get up to speed on current trends, recent developments and essential best practices in real estate and leasing litigation. Whether you are a litigator or real estate solicitor, our expert faculty will share valuable insights to ensure you are equipped to best represent your clients.

Real EstateLitigation
Feb 4 • 6:00-7:15pm

Tales from the Courtroom: Mentorship Through Storytelling

Before hybrid work and remote courtrooms, new lawyers would gather around seasoned litigators in courthouse hallways, lawyers’ lounges, robing rooms, and dining rooms to listen to stories of litigation trials and triumphs. These informal yet vital learning moments about law and legal life have been lost in the largely remote world we have embraced in the name of efficiency and client service. But they don’t have to be! We can have the best of both worlds.

Join us for Tales from the Courtroom to take advantage of this opportunity to learn valuable lessons from the experiences of today’s litigation leaders on how they overcome the challenges of litigating today. You'll hear candid perspectives from expert civil and criminal litigators, and gain insight into how their approaches can help you in your career. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll get the comfort that comes from knowing you are not alone in your challenges and that they can be overcome.

Feb 5 • 9:00–12:30pm

Deep Dive into Ontario’s Project Delivery Models

Every model of project delivery in the construction industry presents a unique set of challenges for construction and infrastructure lawyers. Join your peers and our experienced faculty for an in-depth discussion on the distinct features, types of schedules, and key requirements for the following project delivery models: progressive design-build (PDB), integrated project delivery (IPD) and public-private partnership (P3).

Whether you are new or experienced counsel, register now to ensure you are up to speed on the latest industry developments.

ConstructionInfrastructure
Feb 5 • 9:00-11:30am

Ontario Legal Conference: Aboriginal Law

Hear from experienced practitioners about the emerging issues, recent cases, and key ideas that are impacting the practice of Aboriginal Law in Ontario and across Canada. Ensure you are up-to-speed with this critical case law and policy update.

Do not miss this opportunity to learn about important legal developments and gain insightful advice to implement in your practice.

Aboriginal
Feb 5 • 11:30-12:30pm

Inclusive Leader

Gather the insights that will enable you to take active steps to help build a more inclusive legal profession. 

Inclusive
Feb 5 • 1:30-5:00pm
Feb 6 • 9:00-3:30pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law

Back by popular demand, this flagship event in the OBA’s municipal, planning, and environmental law calendar will provide the insights, advice, and expertise you need to master these evolving legal areas. From recent developments and critical case law to key issues and practice challenges, hear from leading Ontario professionals as they share best practices and updates to help you navigate the critical issues you face daily whether you are in private or public practice.

MunicipalPlanningEnvironmental
Feb 6 • 9:00-12:30pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Insurance Law

Join us to get up to speed on current trends, recent developments, and essential best practices in the insurance sector. Our expert faculty will share valuable insights to ensure you are equipped to best represent your clients.

InsuranceLitigation
Feb 5 • 1:30-5:00pm
Feb 6 • 9:00-3:30pm

Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law

Back by popular demand, this flagship event in the OBA’s municipal, planning, and environmental law calendar will provide the insights, advice, and expertise you need to master these evolving legal areas. From recent developments and critical case law to key issues and practice challenges, hear from leading Ontario professionals as they share best practices and updates to help you navigate the critical issues you face daily whether you are in private or public practice.

MunicipalPlanningEnvironmental