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Passing of Lauren Rachlin

  • March 23, 2016

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Ontario Bar Association member Lauren Rachlin on March 18, 2016.

Law Society of Upper Canada Human Rights Award 2016 - Call for Nominations

  • March 18, 2016

The Law Society Human Rights Award, established in 2013, recognizes outstanding contributions to the advancement of human rights and/or the promotion of the rule of law provincially, nationally or internationally. The award is granted every two years to an individual who has demonstrated devotion to the advancement of human rights and the rule of law over a long term or a single outstanding act of service.

Independent Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors Pilot Program

  • March 14, 2016

The Ministry of the Attorney General has launched a new pilot program that gives survivors of sexual assault access to free legal advice any time after the incident , regardless of how much time has passed. The pilot will be available to survivors living in the City of Toronto, the City of Ottawa , and the District of Thunder Bay later this spring.

OBA Congratulates 2016 Law Society Award Recipients

  • March 11, 2016

The OBA congratulates this year’s Law Society Awards recipients, including Past OBA President Orlando Da Silva and OBA members Jennifer Babe, Ronda Bessner, Ronald Caza, David Estrin, Errol Mendes and Lisa Borsook.

Province Appoints 10 OBA Members to New Business Law Advisory Council

  • March 02, 2016

Ontario has established a new Business Law Advisory Council that will make recommendations to reform laws that are responsive to changing business priorities and supportive of a prosperous economy. Appointed to the Council are OBA members Carol Hansell (Chair), E. Patrick Shea (Vice-Chair), Jennifer Babe, Andy Chan, Doug Downey, John Ground QC, Sheila Murray, Arlene O’Neill, Rob Scavone and Peter Viitre.