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With the return to school this Fall, the education system has struggled with legal considerations around promoting health, safety and student success.

Since March the pandemic has had an overwhelming impact on the mining industry as travel restrictions were put in place, labour came to a standstill and investments dried up.

2020 has truly been a memorable year. This includes in the area of employment law where a number of decisions have been released by the Supreme Court of Canada and Ontario Courts that will have a lasting impact on employment litigation and employment agreements.

Join colleagues and friends virtually, as we celebrate our well-respected and deserving award winner. After the award presentation, there will be an interactive mentoring session, including a mentorship roundtable followed by breakout rooms.

Racialized and minority communities experience different levels of access to insolvency services and professionals, and this program is intended to explore why that is so, as well as ways it can be effectively changed to ensure equal access to the profession for clients and diverse lawyers alike.

Pro bono legal services are a fundamental aspect of access to justice. It is a way for vulnerable communities to access high quality legal services where they might not otherwise be able to afford them.

Criminal law cases routinely involve disturbing and traumatic details that arise from incidents of robbery to murder, sexual assault and crimes against minors.

Since March, many employees have been working from home -- a situation that is likely to grow in prevalence, with some employers already looking to permanently continue remote work arrangements beyond the pandemic.

Do you doubt your skills, talents or accomplishments as a lawyer on a regular basis?

The OBA WLF section knows the challenges that #WomenInLaw face when speaking out, whether online or in person.