The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Bencher Election 2019 is now underway, and the OBA wants you to add your voice to Convocation as a bencher – with our help.

You will have the opportunity to guide our profession during a critical time and weigh in on issues that will have a lasting impact on the legal landscape of our province.

The first step is to put your name forward and complete the LSO Bencher Nomination Form. Nominations close February 8, 2019. The next bencher election is scheduled for April 30, 2019.

Get the OBeA Bencher Toolkit

OBA members have access to our comprehensive, complimentary OBeA Bencher Toolkit, designed to help you formulate and execute a successful campaign. It includes:

• an “OBeA Issues Guide,” based on a province-wide survey of lawyers
• a campaign calendar including key dates to remember during your campaign
• campaign tips to help you find your voice and build your profile
• a guide to using social media and social post template

Let the OBA maximize your profile

• by advertising for you in the Ontario Reports
• In Bencher Election emails to all OBA members
• In targeted emails to the OBA Practice Sections to which you belong
• In OBeA Bencher promotional space at OBA Institute 2019
• On the OBA Votes 2019 website featuring your picture and campaign profile
• Through social media presence on our Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter feeds
• In an OBA get-out-the-vote campaign

Please email bencher2019@oba.org to find out more and let us know you would like to receive these benefits. Bencher voters, refer back to this site after February 11 to see a full list of OBA-Member Candidates.