Transitions Resources

By Hanaa Ameer-Uddin
Hanaa Ameer-Uddin provides pointers for students and supervising lawyers about how to ease the important transition into an articling placement and ensure a positive learning experience, valuable contribution and collaboration that benefits all involved.

Get candid advice and helpful insights on traversing the path from law student to lawyer, as we explore both the personal and professional considerations. Get your questions answered by our approachable panel, and connect with colleagues who are navigating the same transition. Take advantage of your OBA Community to guide you through this evolution in life and law.

Have you recently made the move from private practice to an in-house role, or are you interested in doing so as a next step in your career? Join us for this engaging session as we unravel the professional and personal shifts that accompany this transition. Our panel of top-notch corporate counsel will share candid insights and practical strategies

BY Lotus Menezes

An internationally trained lawyer who has made the transition from private to in-house practice and back again, Lotus Menezes shares best-of-both-worlds advice from a career journey crossing jurisdictions, industries and areas of law, shaped by a steadfast professional community.

Explore the evolving impact of AI on legal billing and examine key considerations in transitioning to new models, balancing profitability with efficiency, aligning with client expectations and adhering to any relevant regulatory guidelines.

Every new job comes with fleeting first-day jitters, but feeling fully at ease and equipped to contribute to a new work environment can take days, if not weeks. What’s the secret to hitting the ground running? We asked lawyers: When you’re the ‘new person’, what’s your go-to move that helps you settle in and start strong?

Whether it’s for a vacation, leave, or even an extra-long weekend, how we depart often makes a big difference in ensuring we enjoy both the benefits of the break and a smooth return to work. We asked OBA lawyers: What’s a time-off lesson you learned the hard way – and how has it changed what you do before stepping away from work?

Few professions require as many rapid-fire mental transitions as legal work. One minute you’re deep in research or drafting; the next, you’re in problem-solving mode, a difficult conversation, or a completely different file. We asked OBA members to tell us, when their workday suddenly shifts gears between tasks, meetings, or mindsets, what tiny tricks help them regroup and refocus.