H. Scott Fairley to receive OBA Award of Excellence in International Law April 24, 2015 The OBA International Law Section is pleased to announce H. Scott Fairley as its 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in International Law winner.
Global News Features OBA's work to promote openness about mental illness April 21, 2015 The OBA continues its campaign for openness about mental illness in the professional setting. Watch OBA President Orlando Da Silva talk with Global News about his own battle with depression and the importance of reducing stigma in professional settings.
Donald V. Thomson to Receive 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in Real Estate April 20, 2015 The OBA Real Property Law Section is pleased to announce Donald v. Thomson as its 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in Real Estate winner.
David Wilken to Receive 2015 OBA Ron Ellis Award April 17, 2015 The OBA Workers' Compensation Law Section is pleased to announce the 2015 OBA Ron Ellis Award will be presented to: David Wilken, Barrister & Solicitor, Compensation Specialist, Building Trades Workers' Services
Lorne Wolfson to Receive 2015 OBA Family Law Award of Excellence in Memory of James G. McLeod April 15, 2015 The OBA Family Law Section is pleased to announce the 2015 OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James McLeod will be presented to: Lorne Wolfson, Torkin Manes LLP.
Kevin McElcheran to Receive 2015 OBA Murray Klein Award for Excellence in Insolvency Law April 10, 2015 The OBA Insolvency Law Section is pleased to announce the 2015 OBA Murray Klein Award for Excellence in Insolvency Law will be presented to: Kevin McElcheran, Commercial Dispute Resolution.
A New Chief Justice for the Ontario Court of Justice April 08, 2015 Ontario will soon have a new chief justice to lead the Ontario Court of Justice. The Honourable Lise T. Maisonneuve will replace outgoing Chief Justice Annemarie E. Bonkalo, whose eight-year term ends May 3, 2015.
Liza Sheard Named 2015 OBA Trusts and Estates Law Award Winner April 01, 2015 The OBA Trusts and Estates Law Section is pleased to announce Liza Sheard as its 2015 Trusts and Estates Law Section Award winner.
Brenda Cossman to Receive 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women's Equality April 01, 2015 The OBA Women Lawyers Forum Section is pleased to announce the 2015 OBA Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women’s Equality will be presented to: Brenda Cossman, a professor at the University of Toronto.
Past OBA President Featured in Hamilton Spectator April 01, 2015 Read about one of Ontario’s newest judges and former OBA President Justice Paul Sweeny in this article from his hometown newspaper.