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After an extensive search process, The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Hall is returning to the OBA, taking over the executive director position held by Steve Pengelly who announced his retirement in the fall of 2017 after more than a decade in service to the Association.

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) hosts Canada’s largest annual legal gathering from February 6-10, 2018.

Nominations close March 23, 2018.

OBA President Quinn Ross writes to Law Society of Upper Canada on Statement of Principles.

OBA President Quinn Ross speaks with CBC Radio's Here and Now for OBA Make A Will Month 2017.

To launch Make A Will Month 2017, Caroline Abela spoke with CBC Ontario Morning host Wei Chen about the OBA’s new public awareness campaign and the importance of having a properly drafted will.

Ontario Bar Association (OBA) launches new public awareness campaign for 2017.

After a serving as the Ontario Bar Association’s Executive Director and Counsel for more than a decade, Steve Pengelly has announced his plan to retire. The timing of Steve’s departure will be be finalized pending the appointment of his successor, but will most likely occur at the end of 2017 or early in 2018.

At the September 28th Law Society of Upper Canada Convocation, LawPro announced base premium pricing for 2018, along with changes to the insurance program, including a change to the civil litigation transaction levy as follows:

Law Society Name Change; Equality Diversity and Inclusion; Information session on new obligations; Second Annual Access to Justice Week; Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; CANFest 2017.