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.
OBA Past President Appointed to Superior Court of Justice March 31, 2015 The OBA congratulates its past president, Paul R. Sweeny, on his recent appointment to the Superior Court of Justice. Justice Sweeny’s intellect and dedication to fairness will serve the Court well.
Lawrence J. Swartz Named Winner of the OBA’s Canadian Corporate Counsel Association Award March 18, 2015 The OBA/CCCA-Ontario Chapter are pleased to announce Lawrence J. Swartz as the recipient of the 2015 CCCA Ontario Chapter Award of Excellence
Connie Reeve to Receive OBA 2015 Randall Echlin Mentorship Award March 13, 2015 The OBA Labour & Employment Section is pleased to announce the 2015 Randall Echlin Mentorship Award will be presented to: Connie Reeve, a labour and employment lawyer at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP