Nothing But the Truth December 12, 2021 Direct quotes from a conversation with Marie Henein The forthright new memoir from renowned criminal defence attorney Marie Henein formed the basis of a fascinating OBA Community Book Club event. Attending virtually and answering questions on everything from public perception of law to double-standards that plague powerful women, Henein lived up to her reputation for candour and acuity.
6 Strategies for Transitioning from Student-At-Law to Lawyer August 30, 2021 Oksana Romanov A transformative program presented by the OBA’s Student Section and Young Lawyers Division offers timely tips for a successful transition from academia to law practice.
Is Post-secondary Education in French Protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms? August 30, 2021 Jean-Michel Richardson and Kenza Salah Notwithstanding the fact that section 23 expressly refers to the right of instruction in the minority language at the primary and secondary levels, the authors argue that a large, liberal and purposive interpretation can include instruction at the post-secondary level.
SPILL: Your best virtual networking experience August 30, 2021 We asked OBA Section members to share with us their most enjoyable or enriching virtual networking experience from the past year-and-a-half of Zooming, Teams-ing, Skyping, sometimes Slacking, but always Rallying.
An Interview with Caroline Bélanger-Hilaire, OBA Bastarache Award Recipient June 10, 2021 The author of 2020’s award-winning essay discusses language rights, legal writing, remote learning and cultural diversity in the legal community.
Forging Your Own Path: Alternative routes to big law June 06, 2021 Rachel Fielding and Alexander Evangelista Take it from these associates who did not get hired where they had envisioned during their summer or articling recruits: it’s not always a straight line to your dream role, but perseverance – and making the most of the opportunities that come your way – will pay off in the end.
SPILL: Estate administration time-savers, tools and tactics from the pros June 06, 2021 When it comes to the complex and detailed work of estate administration, a little advance planning goes a long way. Panelists from the OBA program Your First Estate Administration share their top tips for streamlining these important – highly practical and personal – matters.
Small Claims Proceedings and the Self-Represented Litigant March 10, 2021 Genevieve Fauteux Four tips to make matters more straightforward and less emotionally taxing for all involved.
SPILL: Advice for your first-day-on-the-job self March 08, 2021 We asked members of our Young Lawyers Division, if they could go back in time, what helpful heads-up or piece of advice they would offer themselves in making the leap from law school to legal practice.
3 Types of People That Make the Greatest Social Impact, and Why You Should Be One of Them December 05, 2020 Daniel Lo Recent social distancing initiatives and work-from-home policies have left some of us with a lot of time on our own and less to do. One thing that is worth spending this excess introspective time on is your personal brand.