In the Media

Past OBA President Orlando Da Silva shares his experiences with depression in an interview with CBC Radio's Matt Galloway that touches on mental health and the stigma often attached to mental illness.

OBA Past President Orlando Da Silva talks to Lawyers Weekly about how workplace wellness programs can be successful in improving lawyers’ mental health.

In CBA’s National Magazine, OBA Past President Orlando Da Silva speaks about the importance of fighting stigma surrounding mental illness in the legal profession.

On October 22, 2025 the Civil Litigation Section hosted an award banquet at Toronto’s Ritz Carlton. Blogged by the Law Times, the event recognised appellate litigator Tricia Jackson with Torys LLP for excellence in civil litigation.

In an interview with the Law Times, new OBA President Ed Upenieks discusses his priorities for the year ahead, including helping OBA members engage with their professional and local communities.

New OBA President and Brampton lawyer Ed Upenieks has been featured in local paper The Brampton Guardian.

Ed Upenieks is taking over as OBA president following Orlando Da Silva, who dedicated his term to promoting openness about mental health in the legal profession, Canadian Lawyer reports.

As noted in the Law Times, several OBA members recently participated in The Business Law Agenda Stakeholder Panel providing advice and recommendations as part of the government's review of Ontario's business law statutes. The OBA will also host a Business Law Reform Summit on October 8, 2015 that will allow for additional ideas and views to be presented.

In the Law Times, past OBA president James Morton discusses safety challenges facing lawyers following recent attacks in Manitoba and Quebec.

The Honourable Elizabeth C. Sheard was profiled in the Hamilton Spectator following her appointment to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in June.