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As an essential ally and advocate for members of the legal profession, the OBA promotes fair justice systems, facilitates effective law reform, upholds equality in the legal profession and is devoted to eliminating discrimination.

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Quinn Ross

OBA Welcomes President Quinn Ross

  • August 15, 2017

We caught up with Quinn Ross, managing partner at The Ross Firm, to find out how he’s spending the weeks leading up to the beginning of his term as OBA President.

David Sterns

President's Message: Our Collective Voice

  • June 20, 2017
  • David Sterns

Though my term as OBA President is officially over in August, my role as an advocate for the profession and for the justice system is not. Though my term as OBA President is officially over in August, my role as an advocate for the profession and for the justice system is not. I will continue to be part of the collective voice on issues that matter to us all in the profession and in the best interests of the public.

Gallery: Young Lawyers Gala

Gallery: Young Lawyers Gala

  • June 19, 2017

On May 30th, the Ontario Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division proudly hosted the inaugural Young Lawyers Gala.

weave of multi-colored strands coming together

OBA Section Executives, Working for You

  • May 30, 2017

The OBA membership relies upon the legs of 800+ Section executive volunteers, who devote their time to serving and representing our diverse body of lawyers across the province.

David Sterns

A Way to Inspire Interest in the Justice System

  • February 14, 2017
  • David Sterns

From this month’s highly impressive OBA Institute program to individual Sections’ leadership activities, OBA members go to great efforts to advance and promote the profession.

We Are Not There Yet! Why Recognizing Women Who Fight for Equality is as Important as Ever

  • January 24, 2017
  • Daniella Murynka

Last week, I topped my list of nerve-wracking, new-lawyer moments when, heart pounding, I telephoned the Honourable Claire L'Heureux-Dubé, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1987 to 2002 and the second woman in Canadian history to be appointed to that position. I was calling to see if Justice L’Heureux-Dubé would speak with me about her experience receiving the OBA's Women Lawyers Forum's Award of Excellence in 1996, its inaugural year.

Lawyers with a Calling

  • December 14, 2016

What has been your best moment as a lawyer? We asked OBA members to share theirs, and whether it’s through client interactions, volunteer activities or a win in court, it’s obvious that lawyers find their calling in more ways than one.