News

Late this afternoon, the Law Society released a report of its Access to Justice Committee, which makes recommendations for the development of specialized paralegal licenses to provide family law services. The Committee seeks approval of these and other recommendations at the Law Society Convocation tomorrow morning (December 1, 2017 at 9 am).

OBA President Quinn Ross delivers opening remarks at RODA's 3rd Annual Diversity Conference in Partnership with the OBA.

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

The Ontario Bar Association congratulates the Honourable Sébastien Grammond on his appointment to the Federal Court.

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.

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.

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.

The Ontario government intends to transition the review of procurement complaints to third-party providers.

The Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce Quinn Ross as the 83rd President of the OBA.

The Ontario Bar Association congratulates those voted to Canadian Lawyer’s 2017 Top 25 Most Influential list, including the several OBA members honoured.