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About Articles The articles below are published by the Young Lawyers Division of the Ontario Bar Association. Members are encouraged to submit articles. 

Editors: Emily OKeefe - Central Region; Caroline Bedard - East Region

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Moving Justice Sector Modernization from Platitude to Practice

Moving Justice Sector Modernization from Platitude to Practice

  • December 02, 2016
  • Douglas Judson

Douglas Judson shares his thoughts on how the legal profession and justice sector are not keeping up with today's technologies, to their own detriment, and highlights some innovative projects that seek to improve legal services through technology.

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De-stressing: How to Make Time For It

De-stressing: How to Make Time For It

  • December 02, 2016
  • Kate Julien Kate Julien is a 2016 call. She attended Osgoode Hall Law School, and currently works as a Senior Policy Advisor for the Attorney General of Ontario.

Some tips on how to de-stress from work in your own way and how to find the time to do it.

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What’s Your Story? The Power of Personal Narrative

  • November 15, 2016
  • Natasha Grewal

Your narrative is the way you choose to tell your life’s story. It can be your thoughts or the way you tell your story to others. It is important to be mindful of your thoughts as they can become your truth. If you are wondering where to begin, the author gives you three steps to taking control of your narrative.

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Juggling Life

  • November 15, 2016
  • Noam Uri

A recent call's personal experience and tips on how to attain a work-life balance.

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Fall Breakfast Sizzler: Take a moment and breathe!!!

Fall Breakfast Sizzler: Take a moment and breathe!!!

  • October 21, 2016
  • Marie T. Clemens

On October 19, 2016, the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) – Young Lawyers Division East (Ottawa) hosted a breakfast sizzler at Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP to hear from a panel of speakers on “Mindfulness and Stress Management in the Legal Profession” .

My First Charter Case

  • October 17, 2016
  • Andrew Sudano

Andrew Sudano reflects on the experience of his first Charter challenge, raising the issue of the constitutionality of section 31 of the Family Law Act.

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Executive Social Recap: Paint Nite!

  • September 21, 2016
  • Jill Lewis

On September 7, 2016, the OBA Young Lawyer’s Division (East) attended Paint Nite at The Three Brewers on 240 Sparks Street in Ottawa for our first social night of the year.