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Construction Law

OBA Award of Excellence in Construction and Infrastructure Law
2025 Award of Excellence and Annual Tour

Join your friends and colleagues from the Ontario Bar Association’s Construction & Infrastructure Law Section on a tour of The United Building. Following the tour, we will celebrate Ted Rotenberg as he receives the 2025 OBA Award of Excellence in Construction & Infrastructure Law held at the OBA Conference Centre.

OBA

Succession Planning for Your Practice

Whether you are ready to start taking steps towards retirement, or simply want to ensure you are well prepared for your future, join us for this valuable event as we unravel the key issues, professionalism obligations and strategic considerations for selling or winding up your practice.

OBA

Buying a Law Practice and Practicing in a Small Town

Are you interested in leaving Ontario’s big urban centres and establishing or growing your legal practice in a small town or rural setting? Are you interested in purchasing an established law practice, rather than growing one from scratch? Do not miss this unique and engaging event to get the insights you need to make the next exciting move in your legal career.

Sexual Orientation

MARCH WITH #OBAPRIDE!

OBA SAGDA welcomes you to march with us at the 2025 Pride Parade under the OBA banner! All are welcome to march with us, including OBA members and non-members, legal professionals and their friends and family.

Wills / Trusts

Essential Evidence Series for Estate Litigators

A fundamental understanding of evidence law is critical for every litigator. Ensure you have the knowledge, insights and practical application you need for your practice with this comprehensive series, created specifically for estate litigators.

Family Law

Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series:
Session 1: Litigating with Self-Represented Parties in Family Law

Family law matters often involve self-represented litigants, creating unique challenges for counsel. Join us for practical guidance on maintaining professionalism, managing expectations, and navigating procedural and ethical obligations when the other party is unrepresented.

Family Law

Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series:
Session 1: Litigating with Self-Represented Parties in Family Law

Family law matters often involve self-represented litigants, creating unique challenges for counsel. Join us for practical guidance on maintaining professionalism, managing expectations, and navigating procedural and ethical obligations when the other party is unrepresented.

Family Law

Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series:
Session 2: Terminating the Solicitor-Client Relationship in a Family Law Matter

Ending a solicitor-client relationship is sometimes necessary, but doing so requires careful attention to professional obligations, timing, and communication. Join our experts as they unravel when and how to properly terminate the solicitor-client relationship in a family law matter.

Family Law

Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series:
Session 2: Terminating the Solicitor-Client Relationship in a Family Law Matter

Ending a solicitor-client relationship is sometimes necessary, but doing so requires careful attention to professional obligations, timing, and communication. Join our experts as they unravel when and how to properly terminate the solicitor-client relationship in a family law matter.

Insurance Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Insurance Coverage Summit

Deep dive into insurance coverage and policy interpretation, including key insights on the duty to defend, non-cooperation, and statutory third party motions.

Const./Civil Liberties

[WEBCAST REPLAY] 23rd Annual Charter Conference

Back for its 23rd year, the Annual Charter Conference brings together leading constitutional scholars and practitioners along with esteemed members of the judiciary for an in-depth review of the latest developments in Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms law and practice.

Business Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Corporate Law Essentials Part I: Corporate Records 101

This session is a must-attend for those seeking a strong foundation in managing and maintaining corporate records. In this practical session, our expert faculty will provide step-by-step guidance on the essentials of corporate record-keeping.

Family Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Family Law Fundamentals Series

Are you new to or considering a family law practice? This 4-part series will give you the foundational knowledge and skills to tackle the issues with confidence. Join us each week to gather expert advice on key aspects of family law.

Wills / Trusts, Young Lawyers' Division

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Your First Estate Litigation File

Get up to speed on the fundamentals of estate litigation and gather helpful strategies to enhance your practice. Understand the key elements of will challenges, applications for directions, passing of accounts and more. Leave this program ready to handle your next estate litigation file with confidence.

Wills / Trusts

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Powers of Attorney and Guardianship Essentials

With Canada’s aging population, preparing for future decision-making is more important than ever. Join our expert faculty to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills you need to guide your clients and their family members.

Business Law

[LIVE REPLAY] Emerging Practice Trends in Private M&A Agreements

Canada’s M&A environment continues to evolve in response to technological innovations and today’s business challenges. Stay current on market practices and emerging trends as our expert faculty review legal trends in Canadian Private M&A.

Civil Litigation

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Litigation Skills Series

Sharpen your litigation skills with this roundup of critical programs.

Construction Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Construction Law Symposium: ADR Best Practices and Current Market Trends

Returning by popular demand, this year’s symposium will feature candid perspectives from neutrals on how parties can best position themselves to resolve disputes quickly, efficiently, and fairly.

Real Property Law, Young Lawyers' Division

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Your First Commercial Leasing Transaction

Are you relatively new to the world of real estate law or looking to diversify or expand your practice? If so, join our expert speakers to analyze, among other topics, the purpose of the commercial lease, the essential elements of a commercial leasing transaction, the common drafting errors that could expose your clients to liability, and the steps you should be doing at each stage to ensure you are representing the best interests of your tenant or landlord clients.

Wills / Trusts

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Essential Considerations for Cross-Border Estate Planning and Administration

Join our expert faculty to unravel the issues and gain practical guidance for cross-border estate planning and administration.

Criminal Justice

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Sexual Assault Pre-Trial Applications: Strategy, Tips and Current State of the Law

Pre-trial applications are a pivotal part of trial strategy, and it is crucial for Crown attorneys and defence counsel to understand the full scope and nature of the Criminal Code’s procedures with respect to the production and disclosure of records in sexual assault cases.

Business Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Corporate Law Essentials Part II: Life Cycle of a Corporation: A Practical Guide

Join us as we examine the various stages in the life cycle of a corporate entity from formation to dissolution and revival. Our expert faculty will provide a roadmap for managing a corporation’s entire lifecycle effectively.

Construction Law, Young Lawyers' Division

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Construction Law Primer

Are you relatively new to or looking to expand your practice into construction law? Hear from our expert faculty about the essential elements of construction projects, and get practical advice to enhance your knowledge and skills in this legal area.

Business Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Secured Transaction Essentials for Business Lawyers

Join us to get essential and practical advice on how to approach aspects of secured financing transactions and personal property security law in Ontario.

Business Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Corporate Law Essentials Part III: Ins and Outs of Shareholder Agreements

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to shareholder agreements. Our expert faculty will delve into the essential elements and strategic considerations in shareholder agreements and provide practical insights for aligning with unique business needs, addressing corporate governance challenges and preventing disputes.

Family Law

Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series:
Session 3 - Understanding and Responding to Unique Client Needs

Providing quality service requires an understanding of your clients’ unique needs and the ability to respond appropriately. Join our expert faculty as they explain how everything from trauma and mental health to neurodiversity and cultural background can shape a client’s experience of the legal system.

Family Law

Client and Risk Management for Family Lawyers: A Series:
Session 3 - Understanding and Responding to Unique Client Needs

Providing quality service requires an understanding of your clients’ unique needs and the ability to respond appropriately. Join our expert faculty as they explain how everything from trauma and mental health to neurodiversity and cultural background can shape a client’s experience of the legal system.

OBA

Effective Legal Prompting

A well-structured prompt can enhance the quality and utility of the AI output, while a poorly framed one can lead to misinterpretation or inaccuracies. Engaging with AI on legal content requires particular prompting considerations for you to master. Join us to learn how to design precise, strategic prompts that yield more accurate, reliable, and legally sound outputs.

Workers' Compensation

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Annual Update on Workplace Safety and Insurance Law

Join us at our annual conference to receive the latest updates on workplace safety and insurance law and prepare your practice for a successful year ahead. Get up to speed on common time limit issues, non-economic loss (NEL) awards, prosecutions at the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), and more.

Insurance Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Fundamentals of Civil Sexual Assault Claims

Join our expert faculty for a deep dive into the nuances and unique elements of civil sexual assault claims. Unravel the applicable causes of action and defences, as well as the ins-and-outs of assessing damages.

Labour &, Employment

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Litigating an Employment File

This full day program will review the latest developments in litigating an employment law file. Our expert faculty will walk you through both the foundational law and emerging issues you need to be aware of. This year, we take it one step further with a focus on litigation strategy, providing you with the necessary skills and best practices you need to successfully represent your clients at every stage in the litigation process.

Franchising Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] What You Didn't Know You Need to Know About Franchise Law: A Primer

Franchise Law is often a trap for the unwary lawyer. To an untrained eye, it can sometimes be challenging to identify that a commercial transaction is in fact a franchise arrangement, and even a small business can find itself an accidental franchisor.

Labour &, Employment, Young Lawyers' Division

Fundamentals of Collective Bargaining

Learn the essential building blocks of collective bargaining with our panel of esteemed union and employer side representatives, including the key components of a collective agreement, role of the parties, and more. Plus, our experts will share their insights on negotiation and dispute resolution.

Labour &, Employment

[WEBCAST REPLAY] 23rd Annual Current Issues in Employment Law

For employment lawyers, this is your essential update. Get everything you need to know to stay on the cutting edge of law, and be the strongest possible advocate for your clients.

Privacy Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Privacy Law Summit

With constant technological advances and societal changes, privacy law is continually evolving. Ensure you have the expertise and insights to tackle a wide array of current issues in privacy law with this essential program.

Franchising Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Condo Law Essentials

Get up to speed with this roundup of condo law focused programs

Wills / Trusts

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Trusts and Other Complex Estate Administrations

Join us to gain practical strategies for administering complex estates and trusts. Our expert faculty will provide insights on critical topics.

Labour &, Employment

[WEBCAST REPLAY] Annual Current Issues in Labour Law

Do not miss this comprehensive guide for staying up-to-date in the field of labour law. From recent case law and legislative changes, to the day-to-day workplace matters affecting your clients’ interests, don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight on the pressing issues and substantial developments impacting labour law practice.

Franchising Law

[WEBCAST REPLAY] 23rd Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference

The OBA Franchise Law Section is pleased to invite you to its flagship event, the 23rd Annual Franchise Law Conference. This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into franchise law from a distinguished faculty of legal experts.

Class-Actions

[WEBCAST REPLAY] 16th Annual Class Actions Colloquium

The Annual Class Actions Colloquium is back for its 16th year! Join our outstanding faculty of speakers as they provide critical insights on emerging issues. Hear perspectives from judges in our popular “Views from the Bench” panel and gather practical tips to help you confidently navigate the issues arising in your practice.

Citizenship/Immigration

Ask the Experts: Citizenship Eligibility

The Citizenship Act is notoriously complex, and our expert faculty is ready to answer your pressing questions and provide the key insights you need to effectively advise clients, especially in light of recent interim and discretionary measures relating to the First-Generation Limit (FGL) under section 3(3)(a) of the Act.

Citizenship/Immigration

Ask the Experts: Citizenship Eligibility

The Citizenship Act is notoriously complex, and our expert faculty is ready to answer your pressing questions and provide the key insights you need to effectively advise clients, especially in light of recent interim and discretionary measures relating to the First-Generation Limit (FGL) under section 3(3)(a) of the Act.

OBA

US and Canadian Perspectives on Tackling Challenges in Today’s Legal Profession

The OBA is partnering with the National Conference of Bar Presidents* (NCBP) to bring you this comparative panel designed for bar and law firm leaders. Gain insights and inspiration from U.S. and Canadian lawyer leaders as you shepherd the legal profession through times of momentous change in 2025 and beyond.

OBA

Managing Partner Roundtable: Managing the Path to Partnership

As a managing partner, it is important that you are clear and deliberate about what this path to partnership looks like. Join us to unravel critical priorities for a managing partner in this process, what to look for when making partnership decisions, and strategies to help support your associates on that path.

OBA

TECHxpo 2025

TECHxpo 2025 will give you hands-on exposure to new technology and practice management tools to help modernize your firm.

OBA

OBA Annual Film Festival Social

It’s your time to shine in the spotlight and join in the excitement as TIFF returns to Toronto. Join your fellow lawyers from the Toronto Region, and members of the OBA Entertainment, Media & Communications Law section to catch up after the summer and start the OBA year off in style while you mix, mingle and celebrate the big screen.

OBA

Ontario Legal Conference and Retreat 2025

Grow your referral network, take part in expert-led CPD sessions and enjoy the natural beauty and man-made fun of Niagara Falls at the OBA’s fourth annual Ontario Legal Conference & Retreat.

Business Law, Civil Litigation, Young Lawyers' Division

Valuation and Loss Quantification in Commercial Disputes

The OBA and the Chartered Business Valuators Institute partner to bring you this valuable session on the key elements and nuances of quantifying value and loss in commercial disputes.

Child and Youth Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Your Guide to Critical Child Protection Appearances

Are you new to or considering adding child protection law to your practice? Join our experienced faculty as they walk you through the fundamentals of a child protection file, from first appearance to motions and beyond.

CCCA - Ontario

ESG in Uncertain Times: What Corporate Counsel Need to Know

The CCCA Ontario Chapter is pleased to partner with WeirFoulds LLP to provide an up-to-date overview of the latest ESG developments, regulatory shifts, and emerging trends relevant to Canadian companies

Insurance Law

OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law

This year is especially exciting as we are also celebrating our 20th Anniversary! Join us to laud two decades of excellence as we gather to enjoy the company of colleagues and friends over cocktails and dinner and hear from the award winners and special guests.

Taxation Law

2025 Tax Law Update – Key Developments You Need to Know

Stay current with the latest updates in tax law. This annual program provides a timely and concise update on important developments in tax law, with a special focus on changes emerging over the summer.

Taxation Law

2025 Tax Law Update – Key Developments You Need to Know

Stay current with the latest updates in tax law. This annual program provides a timely and concise update on important developments in tax law, with a special focus on changes emerging over the summer.

Family Law

Sixteenth Annual Bread and Butter Issues in Family Law

Bread and Butter is back for its 16th year! Join us to gain the practical insights you need to confidently navigate the issues arising in your daily practice.

Business Law

23rd Annual OSC, TMX and CIRO Update

Join your colleagues at this popular annual program to gain practical advice and updates on the Canadian capital markets and the continually evolving realm of securities regulations.

Business Law

Advertising & Marketing Law: What’s New, What’s Next

Get your essential update on the latest legal developments and compliance strategies in Advertising and Marketing Law. Ensure you have the expertise to advise your clients on how to effectively advertise and market their business without getting tripped up by legislative and regulatory hurdles.

Privacy Law

Privacy Law Summit

With constant technological advances and societal changes, privacy law is continually evolving. Ensure you have the expertise and insights to tackle a wide array of current issues in privacy law with this essential program.

on-demand: Substantive Law | Skills, Civil Litigation

The Civil Trial – Views from the Bench

Hear from experienced judges on what trial techniques work and what mistakes litigators often make. Pick up valuable advice and strategies from the Bench to master your craft.

OBA

What’s Happening at the Supreme Court of Canada and Why You Should Care - For Every Lawyer

This year, the SCC is celebrating 150 years. Take advantage of this opportunity to reconnect with the goings-on at our top court, and why they should matter to you.

Business Law

Emerging Practice Trends in Private M&A Agreements

Stay current on market practices and emerging trends as our expert faculty review legal trends in Canadian Private M&A.

Wills / Trusts

Dinner with Experienced Estate Planners 2025

Join us for a unique and enriching evening with experienced practitioners. This intimate gathering offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with seasoned estate planners in a relaxed and conversational setting.

Pension/Benefits Law

Pensions and Benefits 23rd Annual Hot Spots

Our expert faculty discuss the latest updates in pension and benefits legislation, regulatory policy, and jurisprudence, and gather valuable insights on how these updates could impact employers and pension plan administrators.

Pension/Benefits Law

Pensions and Benefits 23rd Annual Hot Spots

Our expert faculty discuss the latest updates in pension and benefits legislation, regulatory policy, and jurisprudence, and gather valuable insights on how these updates could impact employers and pension plan administrators.

Class-Actions

17th Annual Class Actions Colloquium

The Annual Class Actions Colloquium is back for its 17th year! Join our outstanding faculty of speakers as they provide critical insights on the issues affecting your practice.

Franchising Law

24th Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or looking to deepen your understanding of franchise law, this Conference promises valuable insights and guidance on the latest trends and developments, covering both transactional and litigation aspects.

Business Law

13th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers

Join your colleagues as our expert panelists delve into emerging trends and developments on important ethical and practice management issues, and the resulting impacts for your practice.

Taxation Law

Professionalism and Ethical Issues for Tax Lawyers

Join us for this popular annual program targeted specifically at tax practitioners to get helpful insights and advice on the critical ethical and professionalism issues facing you in your practice.

Insurance Law

Navigating Professionalism and Ethical Issues for Litigators

Join our expert faculty for guidance on the ethical and professionalism issues impacting your litigation practice. Plus, get all the professionalism and EDI hours you need in one valuable event.