News

OBA Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors

  • June 30, 2020

TORONTO – Following the close of the election today, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) is pleased to announce its 2020-2021 Board of Directors. With the combination of experience and new perspectives, the board is ideally suited to continue supporting the profession through the current crisis and into the future.

COVID-19 Action Plan: Protecting and Supporting Ontario Lawyers

  • March 13, 2020

Over the last several weeks we have been closely monitoring the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we have developed a 5 pillar plan that prioritizes the health and safety of OBA members, clients and staff while we continue to help lawyers help their clients.

OBA Launches International Women’s Day Handbag Drive!

  • March 06, 2020

TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association is launching a “handbag drive” in support of Dress for Success Toronto, an organization aimed at empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in their work and their life.

November is Make A Will Month

  • November 01, 2019

Everyone needs a will that is properly drafted. That’s the message the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) and its members will once again be promoting this month as they mark Make A Will Month with nearly 80 free legal information sessions in every region of the province.

A Letter From Your Section Chair

  • September 05, 2019

As the 2019/20 Chair of the OBA's Law Practice Management Section, I'd like to personally invite you to renew your section membership for the upcoming year.

OBA Launches Province-wide Robe Bank Initiative

  • June 05, 2019

Members of the Ontario Bar Association are once again stepping up to help the next generation of lawyers. The OBA has launched a new Robe Bank program that will match people who want to donate or lend their robes with new lawyers who need them across all judicial regions of Ontario.