2024

The Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) has recognized the Ontario Bar Association with their Make a Better Canada Award in the Professional Development and Education Category.

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.

The Ontario Legislature overwhelming supported the passage of Bill 52, The Protection of Public Participation Act, 2015.

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.

TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is honouring Patricia (Trisha) Jackson, one of Canada’s most successful civil litigation lawyers, with its prestigious Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation.

The OBA's Business Law Summit, chaired by Arlene O'Neill, successfully brought together members of Ontario's business law community to share their expertise and views on reform directly with government and respond to the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Expert Panel's Business Law Agenda: Priority Findings and Recommendations Report.

The Ontario Bar Association congratulates Dianne Saxe on her appointment as the next Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, effective December 1, 2015.

Please note that the OBA office will be closed on the following days: Friday, September 4th and Monday, September 7th.

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.

In its first year, the Law Practice Program has given candidates the practical skills and experience they need to begin their legal careers.