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Home / Get Involved / Awards and Recognition / Award

David Scott, Q.C. Award for Pro Bono Law

Join us in celebrating the outstanding contributions of Louis A. Frapporti at the OBA Awards Gala on June 19, 2025, at the OBA Conference Centre.

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The OBA Award for Pro Bono Law was established on the advice of the OBA’s Pro Bono Sub-Committee to recognize contributions and achievements by members of the Ontario Bar Association in the practice, promotion or enhancement of, or leadership in, pro bono legal services.

  • Criteria for Selection

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    The award recognizes one or more of the following:

    • the demonstration of outstanding skills in the provision of pro bono legal services;
    • exceptional contributions to the community through the provision or pro bono legal services;
    • facilitating or encouraging the provision of pro bono legal services through:

    a)  the development and implementation of projects, procedures or opportunities in the area of pro bono legal services;

    b)  advocating for legislation or policy that promotes, facilitates or encourages pro bono legal services or

    c)  acting as a mentor, leader or role model to peers and young lawyers to further the provision of probono legal services

  • Eligibility

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    Any Member in good standing of the Ontario Bar Association is eligible for the Award, except a Member of the current OBA Board of Directors, the Pro-Bono Sub-Committee or the Awards Committee.

  • Nominations

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    A nomination requires the signatures of three OBA Members in good standing. The Awards Committee is also interested in other contributions to the community made by the nominee.

  • Presentation

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    Award will be present at the OBA Award Gala on June 19, 2025 at the OBA Conference Centre, Toronto.

Valerie Dallas

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Valerie Dallas

Ontario Bar Association
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Award Winner

2025 Award Winner

Louis A. Frapporti

Gowling WLG

Presentation
The OBA Awards Gala on June 19, 2025, at the OBA Conference Centre.

Past Recipients

2022 - Janani Shanmuganathan

2021 - Michelle Henry

2019 - Erin Durant

2017 - Katie Black

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