OBA president speaking out about depression inspires: Law Times 19 septembre 2014 The writer, himself a lawyer who suffers from depression, says his fellow lawyers sometimes are stereotypically expected to show “invincibility” because of the adversarial legal culture.
Comments by Chief Justice on access to justice welcomed by Ontario Bar Association’s Doug Downey: Canadian Press 10 septembre 2014 OBA’s Downey quoted in story of Chief Justice George Strathy’s Opening of the Courts speech
OBA President profiled in Toronto Star 02 septembre 2014 Orlando da Silva knows what it's like to be in a "dark place” from which he almost didn’t return. Before starting his presidency of the lawyers’ association, he decided to share his story.
OBA President praised in Waterloo Region Record 26 août 2014 Editorial praises “courage” of OBA President Orlando Da Silva for speaking out on depression and mental health.
OBA President profiled in Metro 26 août 2014 Orlando Da Silva wants to reduce stigma of depression, help others.
OBA President profiled in Waterloo Region Record 25 août 2014 Orlando Da Silva speaks frankly about struggle with depression.
OBA president profiled 22 août 2014 Orlando Da Silva, president of the Ontario Bar Association, is featured in a Law Times profile by staff writer Yamri Taddesse.
Congratulations to the incoming 2014-2015 Privacy Law Section Executive 07 juillet 2014 The OBA welcomes the 2014-2015 Privacy Law Section Executive. The new executive takes over in August 15th, 2014. The Privacy Law executive is responsible for facilitating learning, advocacy and networking on behalf of the Privacy Law section.
Why I Went to Law School campaign update: First 100 stories documented in yearbook-style publication 23 juin 2014 The Ontario Bar Association is documenting the first 100 stories from its award-winning Why I Went to Law School campaign by issuing a yearbook-style publication.
Improving the lives of girls and women in Africa 18 février 2014 OBA’s Why I Went to Law School campaign cited in Law Times