Resources

Are you a sole or small firm practitioner looking to make career change or advancement? Whether you are considering expanding your practice areas, moving to a big firm, or opening your own firm, discover the key considerations and practical insights essential to any such transition.

Technology and innovation are changing the practice of law. Lawyers are offering different types of services on a freelance basis. What does a freelancer do? How can a sole or small firm practice benefit from hiring a freelance lawyer? How are the services of a freelancer different from that of a sole practitioner or small firm?

Participants will learn how to apply legal practice management techniques to establish better boundaries and balance, improve their efficiency, and maximize their time.

Real estate practitioners with closings in Toronto should be aware of a new closing fee that will be imposed by the City of Toronto on Transfers subject to Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT).

Get the materials, tools, and advice you need to plan for events which interrupt normal offices processes.

With stories from the trenches and real life lessons learned (sometimes the hard way), this program will provide you with the resources to make it as easy as possible for you to effectively manage both expected and unexpected events in your life.

This annual event is your chance to get hands on exposure to hardware and software specifically designed for the modern law office and tips on using technology to increase your practice’s productivity.

Young Lawyers Division (Central) assembled a panel of experts to guide you through the lateral interview process. Refine your interviewing skills!

Gain a practical guide on the nuts and bolts of bankruptcy law, with a basic overview of creditors' rights and debtors' rights.

The Sole, Small Firm and General Practice section of the Ontario Bar Association extend a very special thanks to Mr. Stephen Kelly, Partner at Kelly Santini LLP, and the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) for sharing Mr. Kelly’s presentation on managing mental health issues while practicing law. The presentation was delivered at the 33rd Annual Civil Litigation Conference hosted by the CCLA in Ottawa in December 2013.