Former Premier Ernie Eves guest speaker at awards gala Madeleine Ménard of Nav Canada to be honoured May 27, 2014 TORONTO – Ernie Eves, Ontario’s former premier, is the guest speaker at an award night honouring Madeleine Ménard of Nav Canada.
The new Law Practice Program May 13, 2014 Learn more as Doug Downey, Chair of the OBA’s Law Practice Program Committee, describes the new program and outlines ways of getting involved.
"Inspired a generation of legal academics" May 05, 2014 Jim Phillips, who as a mentor “inspired a generation of legal academics,” has been awarded the Mundell Medal for Legal Writing.
Importing novel niche wines makes for unique calling card - The Lawyers Weekly May 01, 2014 Business sideline a labour of love for OBA president.
Ontario Bar Association welcomes improved legal aid in budget May 01, 2014 Through budget consultations, the OBA has urged the government to increase legal aid financial eligibility levels and associated funding as an important way to increase access to justice and help build a sustainable legal aid system in Ontario.
"Truly impressive": Fareen Jamal May 01, 2014 Fareen Jamal wins Heather McArthur Memorial Young Lawyers Award
"A tireless advocate, mentor": Maryellen Symons April 29, 2014 Maryellen Symons says through her work as a lawyer and legal researcher, examining the law from a feminist perspective, she came to realize that laws “too often reflect and reinforce social inequities.”
OBA Awards presented at annual gala April 29, 2014 The OBA Awards were presented April 24 recognizing the best and the brightest in the legal profession.
Inspiring the Future of Ontario's Legal Profession: Law Day 2014 a Great Success April 28, 2014 OBA members around the province engaged over 5000 students and members of the public on April 17 (Law Day) and throughout the month of April - now being coined Law Month.
OBA president at opening of Thunder Bay Court House April 24, 2014 THUNDER BAY – Pascale Daigneault, president of the Ontario Bar Association, was among the dignitaries gathered to mark the opening of the Thunder Bay Court HouseApril 23.