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Entertain./Media/Comm.

Entertainment Law Fundamentals

Designed for young lawyers, students and those looking to make a career pivot, this program will delve into the foundations of entertainment law, unravel key concepts and specialized areas of practice as well as provide practical insights into pursuing a career in entertainment law.

on-demand: Practice & Business Management

The Enterprising Lawyer: Building Your Team – Hiring Support Staff and Students

As a sole practitioner or small firm lawyer, it is essential that you have the right team supporting you. Join us for this valuable session to gather critical insight on hiring support staff and students.

OBA

Managing Partner Roundtable: Balancing Firm Management with Serving Your Own Clients

Join us to hear strategies for balancing the obligations of your leadership role within the firm, with providing exceptional service to your clients and still being their strongest advocate.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Pension/Benefits Law

Ontario’s New Permanent Target Benefit Framework

Following consultations with the pensions and benefits sector, Ontario’s permanent target benefit framework came into effect in January 2025. Join our highly experienced panel to deepen your understanding of the framework’s key requirements and challenges.

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 2: Managing the Hearing Room: Setting the Stage, Interactions with Counsel, Witnesses, the Public and Staff

Join this session to hear best practices for interactions with counsel, witnesses, staff and the public.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Elder

Red Flags and Remedies: Your Guide to Elder Financial Abuse

Join our expert faculty as they share critical insights and advice for tackling elder financial abuse.

Young Lawyers' Division

The Path to Partner … Or Not

Hear helpful advice on what it means to make partner and how to navigate the partnership track, as well as alternative advancement opportunities that may be available.

Business Law

Secured Transaction Essentials for Business Lawyers

Join us to get essential and practical advice on how to approach aspects of secured financing transactions and personal property security law in Ontario.

Construction Law

Residential Construction: Legal Issues for New Homes & Fixer Uppers

Residential Construction: Legal Issues for New Homes & Fixer Uppers

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 3: Accessibility and the Tribunal Hearing

Join this session to learn the essentials on ensuring equality before a Tribunal, and to hear insights on disability and accessibility issues faced by those who could appear before you.

Labour &, Employment

23rd Annual Current Issues in Employment Law

Back for its 23rd year, Annual Current Issues in Employment Law is your essential guide for staying up to date with the latest developments in employment law. Our stellar faculty will help you navigate the challenges of interpreting the law and structurin

Wills / Trusts

Essential Considerations for Cross-Border Estate Planning and Administration

Join our expert faculty to unravel the issues and gain practical guidance for cross-border estate planning and administration.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward Series: Promoting Equity and Allyship in Legal Workplaces

Time | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program (ET)

on-demand: Substantive Law | Practice & Business Management, Family Law

Regional Round-Up: Key Updates for Family Proceedings Across Ontario

The Regional Round-Up is back by popular demand! Join our outstanding faculty from across the province for key updates on court procedure and advice on how to successfully navigate the court system in different regions.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Citizenship/Immigration

Your Critical Update on the Use of AI in Immigration Decision Making

The integration of AI into Canada's immigration decision-making processes has been expanding, and raises concerns about how this development will impact procedural fairness, human rights, and data security. Join our faculty and learn what you need to look out for in your clients’ matters.

Information Technology

Fireside Chat with Judges of the Federal Courts

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring the Honourable Marshall Rothstein, former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal, as well as Justice Angela Furlanetto and Associate Judge John C. Cotter, current members of the Federal Court.

Wills / Trusts

An Evening with Your Estates List Judges

Gain insights from Estates List judges as they review cases of note, comment on procedural concerns and provide invaluable guidance to trusts and estates practitioners.

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 4: Traits of Successful Adjudicators: Impartiality, Independence, and Integrity

Learn the difficult skills of practicing independence as an adjudicator, establishing integrity and ensuring diligence in your conduct and decisions.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Natural Resources Law

Recent Developments in Energy Regulation

Join us to get up to speed on the latest developments in energy regulation impacting Ontario. Our experts will provide essential updates on recent provincial developments, including at the Ontario Energy Board and the Independent Electricity System Operator, as well as federal updates at the Canadian Energy Regulator and beyond.

on-demand: Practice & Business Management, Young Lawyers' Division

Everything You Need to Know about Delivering Legal Aid Services

Join us to learn how you can be a part of Legal Aid Ontario’s staff or roster lawyers providing high quality legal services to vulnerable people across the province every day.

CCCA - Ontario

OBA/CCCA Ontario Chapter Ottawa Social

Join the OBA corporate counsel chapter at the Ottawa offices of BLG on Thursday, April 24th to reconnect with your Ottawa in-house colleagues, build new relationships and compare summer plans! This is a great opportunity for new and experienced in-house counsel to network in a relaxed setting.

Civil Litigation

Your Essential Evidence Refresher

Success at trial depends both on the strength of your evidence, and your ability to get it before the trier of fact effectively. Join our experienced faculty for a critical evidence refresher as we unpack foundational principles such as admissibility, important evidentiary rules, and recent developments including impacts of artificial intelligence.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Insurance Law

Playing it Safe: Managing Risk in Sports

Join our expert faculty for insights into key legal issues, including voluntary assumption of risk, waivers, and coverage disputes.

Student Division

Tackling Your Bar Exams with Confidence: Exam Preparation Strategies

Tackling Your Bar Exams with Confidence: Exam Preparation Strategies

Student Division

Aborder les examens du barreau avec confiance : Stratégies de préparation aux examens

Aborder les examens du barreau avec confiance : Stratégies de préparation aux examens

Class-Actions

Key Issues and Trends in Competition Class Actions

Join our expert panel for insights into key issues and emerging trends in class actions alleging violations of the Competition Act.

Business Law

Corporate Law Essentials Part III: Ins and Outs of Shareholder Agreement

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to shareholder agreements. Our expert faculty will delve into the essential elements and strategic considerations in shareholder agreements and provide practical insights for aligning with unique business needs, addressing corporate governance challenges and preventing disputes.

Women Lawyers Forum

Pathways to Power: Women Rising Above Gender-Based Discrimination

Join the Women Lawyer’s Forum in celebrating the 10th anniversary of our award-winning Pathways to Power series!

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 5: Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity

Join our panel of experts for this session as they discuss the role of unconscious bias in our lives, how to become more aware of it and how to be sensitive to those from different cultures and backgrounds to your own.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Health Law

Navigating Concurrent Legal Proceedings for Regulated Professionals

When a regulated professional is the subject of regulatory action, other legal issues may arise from the conduct at issue. Get the strategies and insights you need to effectively represent regulated professionals facing multiple legal proceedings with this helpful program.

on-demand: Skills

Conducting an Investigation: Critical Skills Series – Collecting & Preserving Evidence (Session 1)

This first session offers a step-by-step guide to the essentials of evidence collection and preservation. Hear about the types of evidence to be collected in the investigation process, proper collection protocols, and strategies to ensure evidence is not lost or destroyed.

Construction Law

An Evening with the Bench

An Evening with the Bench

on-demand: Substantive Law, Construction Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Construction Law Primer

Are you relatively new to or looking to expand your practice into construction law? Hear from our expert faculty about the essential elements of construction projects, and get practical advice to enhance your knowledge and skills in this legal area.

Child and Youth Law

Advanced Issues in Child Protection Law

Join our outstanding faculty for updates on the most pressing issues in child protection law.

Citizenship/Immigration

Ask the Experts: Citizenship Eligibility

The Citizenship Act is notoriously complex, and our expert faculty is ready to answer your pressing questions and provide the key insights you need to effectively advise clients, especially in light of recent interim and discretionary measures relating to the First-Generation Limit (FGL) under section 3(3)(a) of the Act.

on-demand: Substantive Law

Key Privacy Updates for Corporate Counsel

As organizations navigate increasing regulatory complexity and technological advancements, staying informed is crucial for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance. The CCCA Ontario Chapter is pleased to partner with Torkin Manes to provide a comprehensive update on the most pressing privacy law issues impacting businesses and organizations today

on-demand: Substantive Law, Aboriginal Law, Environmental Law

Critical and Emerging Issues for Indigenous Communities: Part 2: Indigenous-led Environment and Impact Assessments

Gain insights into how Indigenous communities are developing their own assessment procedures according to their own values, concerns, and needs. Our panel of experts will share their experiences to help you understand why this trend has emerged and how you can collaborate effectively with Indigenous stakeholders.

Civil Litigation

Mastering Affidavit Strategy and Drafting

Master affidavit preparation with this valuable program. Our faculty will share helpful advice and best practices to expertly construct your next affidavit.

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 6: Basics of Adjudicative Reasoning

Join this session to learn the steps that adjudicators take once they receive material, considerations they keep at the forefront and the differences between administrative and civil processes.

OBA

The Working Mind (Workplace Mental Health and Wellness Training)

Time | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Program (ET)

on-demand: Skills

Conducting an Investigation: Critical Skills Series – Interviews

This second session focuses on scheduling interviews, framing questions strategically, and conducting interviews in a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive manner. Plus, get up to speed on recording or documenting interview evidence, how to handle difficult witnesses and assessing credibility.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward Series: Managing Law School Debt and Financial Planning

Time | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Program (ET)

on-demand: Substantive Law, Insurance Law

Motor Vehicle Tort Litigation: Your Essential Update

Join us for a review of the key developments in motor vehicle tort litigation. Our expert faculty provide insights into critical topics, including the basics of accident reconstruction and strategies for global mediations.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Family Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Essentials of Child and Spousal Support

Join our expert faculty for guidance on navigating child and spousal support. Gain a solid understanding of the legal framework and key principles, as well as strategies for handling common issues.

Alternative Dispute, Civil Litigation

Mastering Mediation: Strategies for Client Results

It is estimated that over 95% of cases settle before trial, so why not get there sooner? Join us to learn how you can utilize mediation to get better, faster results for your clients.

Alternative Dispute, Civil Litigation

Winning In Arbitration: Tactics for Success

Arbitration can streamline the dispute resolution process, reduce costs, and offer more control over process for both parties. If you are looking to enhance outcomes for your clients, join our expert faculty to learn how you can use the arbitration process to your advantage. Dig into key issues, including how to utilize the flexibility of arbitration to develop a customized process.

Wills / Trusts

Essential Skills for Estate Litigators: Litigating Threshold Issues

Join our expert faculty as they dive into threshold issues in estate litigation. Get up to speed on the latest case law, and gather practical advice for handling the minimal evidentiary threshold in will challenges and more.

Taxation Law

OBA Award of Excellence in Taxation Law

The OBA's Taxation Law Section is pleased to announce John J. Tobin, Torys LLP as the recipient of its 2025 OBA Award of Excellence in Taxation Law. Join us and enjoy the company of colleagues and friends old and new as we hear from the award winner and special guests.

Wills / Trusts, Young Lawyers' Division

Your First Estate Litigation File

Get up to speed on the fundamentals of estate litigation and gather helpful strategies to enhance your practice. Understand the key elements of will challenges, applications for directions, passing of accounts and more. Leave this program ready to handle your next estate litigation file with confidence.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Citizenship/Immigration, Young Lawyers' Division

Visitors Welcome? Your Guide to Temporary Resident Visa Applications

A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) (also referred to as a visitor visa) is required for many foreign nationals entering or re-entering Canada. Join us for a step-by-step guide to TRV applications, from assessing your client’s needs and eligibility at the beginning of the process to navigating the complex issues surrounding status changes and application refusals.

Workers' Compensation

Annual Update on Workplace Safety and Insurance Law

Join us at our annual conference to receive the latest updates on workplace safety and insurance law and prepare your practice for a successful year ahead. Get up to speed on common time limit issues, non-economic loss (NEL) awards, prosecutions at the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), and more.

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 7: Basics of Adjudicative Decision Writing

Writing a decision on a matter differs significantly from writing an argument to persuade an adjudicator. Join us for this informative session on how to excel in decision writing.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Charity/Not-For-Profit

Understanding Member Rights & Remedies Under ONCA: A Practical Guide

Join us for a practical overview of member rights under Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (Ontario) (“ONCA”). Our expert panel will explore real-world scenarios, including members’ rights to respond to a notice of membership termination, submit and discuss proposals, requisition a meeting and access corporate records.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Family Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Key Issues in Parenting

Key Issues in Parenting

on-demand: Practice & Business Management

Strategic Decision-Making for AI Adoption in your Practice

This session will provide a strategic framework to help you assess and select AI solutions that best align with your firm's needs and goals. Our panel will explore key considerations to help you make informed, strategic decisions on where to invest in AI for maximum impact.

OBA

Central West Lawyers Annual Dinner with the AG

Join colleagues, friends and esteemed members of the judiciary from across the Central West Region at Millcroft Inn & Spa on Thursday, May 15. It’s a chance to rejuvenate, make new connections and hear updates and insights from the Attorney General.

on-demand: Skills

onducting an Investigation: Critical Skills Series – Fundamentals of Report Writing (Session 3)

This third session will focus on the fundamentals of report writing for investigations. Gain insights and understanding on writing techniques and approaches for effectively communicating your findings and recommendations in an investigation report.

OBA

Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program
Session 8: Insights on Reconsiderations and Appeals

Join this session to learn about the reconsideration and appeal process and what it means if your decision is overturned.

Municipal Law

Navigating Municipal Rights and Obligations Respecting Telecommunication Carriers

Our distinguished faculty, representing both private and public sector perspectives, will unravel key provisions of the Telecommunications Act (Canada), the essentials of Municipal Access Agreements (MAAs), and the enforceability of municipal by-laws and the scope of municipal consent under the Act.

Pension/Benefits Law

MOF/OSFI/CRA/FSRA/DOF – REGULATORS FORUM 2025

Back for another year of candid conversation, join us for our popular annual Regulators Forum as we bring together the organizations that support pensions regulation in Ontario.

Young Lawyers' Division

Young Lawyers Gala

Join us on May 22nd as the OBA’s Young Lawyers Division hosts its annual Young Lawyers Gala - a unique social event designed to bring together the next generation of legal leaders and influencers in the practice and business of law in Ontario.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Family Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Understanding Property Equalization

Dig into the legal framework for property division in family law. Learn how to calculate net family property and unravel tricky issues.

Construction Law

20th Annual Golf Day

This year we are excited to spend the afternoon at Piper's Heath Golf Club for the annual Golf Day & CPD. Join us for lunch and socializing followed by an accredited cpd program, then hit the green for your chance to take home the Simpson Wigle trophy, earn some bragging rights, and win some great prizes.

Civil Litigation

Deep Dive into Urgent Injunctions

Join our expert faculty for a deep dive into the procedural and substantive aspects of obtaining urgent relief, including Mareva injunctions and Anton Piller orders.

Civil Litigation

Persuasive Legal Writing

Writing strategically is as important as oral advocacy. Gain insight into what the Court expects and how to write in a practical, strategic, and focused way.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Taxation Law

Update on CRA Audits

Join us to stay updated on recent developments in CRA audit practices, powers, and procedures.

Insolvency Law

Receiverships: A Practical Guide

Join us to gain practical insights into key aspects of receivership applications and administration. Our expert panel will discuss strategic considerations and best practices at different stages of process.

Business Law

MBA in a Day

Join us to boost your business and financial knowledge, as well as your ability to protect and advocate for your clients’ legal interests. In this one -day course, you will gain a greater understanding of how to address complicated financial and business issues that often arise for your corporate clients.

Administrative Law, Const./Civil Liberties, Labour &, Employment

Annual Update on Human Rights

The Annual Update on Human Rights returns this year to get you up to speed on the latest substantive and procedural developments in human rights law. Regardless of your client base, if your practice touches on human rights, this program is a must-attend e

on-demand: Practice & Business Management, Family Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Handling the Unique Client and Practice Management Challenges of a Family Law Practice

Family law matters are inherently emotional, as you assist clients with the implications of the breakdown of relationships. Join us to gather practical advice on handling the unique challenges of a family law practice, including managing clients’ expectations and dealing with stress.

on-demand: Skills

Conducting an Investigation: Critical Skills Series – Establishing and Maintaining Privilege (Session 4)

This fourth session explores privilege in the context of an investigation. Our distinguished faculty will provide insights on the scope of solicitor-client and litigation privilege in the context of investigations, and share advice on how to ensure any privilege which may exist is not inadvertently waived.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Aboriginal Law, Environmental Law

Critical and Emerging Issues for Indigenous Communities: Part 3: Update on Grassy Narrows Asubpeeschoseewagong Netum Anishinabek First Nation and Contaminated Lands

A decade after the Grassy Narrows decision, the community continues to assert their jurisdiction over their lands and territories and to fight for reparations for ongoing mercury poisoning of their watershed. Join us to learn about what the community has achieved through their organizing and leadership, and their ongoing litigation related to mercury poisoning and Ontario's Mining Act.

Insurance Law

Anatomy of a Trial: Keeping Your Cool in the Heat of Trial

Anatomy of a Trial is back by popular demand! Join our stellar faculty of Superior Court judges and experienced advocates as they engage in live demonstrations and a comprehensive examination of the best techniques for conducting a trial.

OBA

Managing Partner Roundtable: Leadership in a Hybrid Environment

Join your fellow managing partners to hear valuable advice and strategies for how to be a strong leader, and provide mentorship to your employees, when you don’t see them in-person every day.

on-demand: Substantive Law, Privacy Law

Privacy Law Watch: Key Legislative Developments and Practical Implications

Privacy law continues to evolve at a rapid pace, requiring legal professionals to stay informed and be proactive. Join us for critical updates on recent legislative developments and emerging trends shaping privacy law in Ontario, Canada, and internationally.

OBA

Case Center Hands-On Training Class

With Case Center (formerly CaseLines) continuing to roll out in civil, family and criminal Superior Court matters across the province, ensure you have the knowledge you need to navigate the Case Center system with ease before your next hearing. Our accredited Case Center trainers will walk you through uploading and reviewing documents, and provide helpful advice to improve your proficiency in this new system. Plus, try it out yourself in our secure training environment with small group support to guide you through the process.

Elder

Elder Law Day

Join us to learn about the most pressing issues impacting our aging population at the OBA’s annual Elder Law Day. Our expert faculty will get you up to speed and share need-to-know insights on advanced issues.

OBA

Managing Partner Roundtable: Managing the Path to Partnership

As a managing partner, it is important that you are clear and deliberate about what this path to partnership looks like. Join us to unravel critical priorities for a managing partner in this process, what to look for when making partnership decisions, and strategies to help support your associates on that path.

OBA

TECHxpo 2025

TECHxpo 2025 will give you hands-on exposure to new technology and practice management tools to help modernize your firm.

Business Law

23rd Annual OSC, TMX and CIRO Update

Join your colleagues at this popular annual program to gain practical advice and updates on the Canadian capital markets and the continually evolving realm of securities regulations.

Privacy Law

Privacy Law Summit

With constant technological advances and societal changes, privacy law is continually evolving. Ensure you have the expertise and insights to tackle a wide array of current issues in privacy law with this essential program.

on-demand: Substantive Law | Skills, Civil Litigation

The Civil Trial – Views from the Bench

Hear from experienced judges on what trial techniques work and what mistakes litigators often make. Pick up valuable advice and strategies from the Bench to master your craft.

Business Law

Emerging Practice Trends in Private M&A Agreements

Stay current on market practices and emerging trends as our expert faculty review legal trends in Canadian Private M&A.

Class-Actions

17th Annual Class Actions Colloquium

The Annual Class Actions Colloquium is back for its 17th year! Join our outstanding faculty of speakers as they provide critical insights on the issues affecting your practice.

Franchising Law

24th Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or looking to deepen your understanding of franchise law, this Conference promises valuable insights and guidance on the latest trends and developments, covering both transactional and litigation aspects.

Insurance Law

Navigating Professionalism and Ethical Issues for Litigators

Join our expert faculty for guidance on the ethical and professionalism issues impacting your litigation practice. Plus, get all the professionalism and EDI hours you need in one valuable event.

Business Law

13th Annual Professionalism Issues for Business Lawyers

Join your colleagues as our expert panelists delve into emerging trends and developments on important ethical and practice management issues, and the resulting impacts for your practice.

Taxation Law

Professionalism and Ethical Issues for Tax Lawyers

Join us for this popular annual program targeted specifically at tax practitioners to get helpful insights and advice on the critical ethical and professionalism issues facing you in your practice.