Our members publish timely and helpful articles centred around the challenges faced by our diverse communities from hate-based incidents and marginalizing behaviours, and how to address these challenges in ways that promote inclusivity and respect. While we’ve collated these articles for ease of reference, OBA members are welcome to submit new articles for consideration to: articles@oba.org.
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Reflections on Being an Out Lawyer
by James McCarthy, November 27, 2024
The Importance of Queer Spaces within the Legal Profession
by Antoine Collins, June 12, 2024
Hard Conversations: Dr. Shirin Ebadi's Perspectives on Theocratic Dictatorship and Women's Rights in Iran
by Angela Ogang, June 15, 2023
Don’t Shut Up, Shut It Down – Addressing Sexism in the Legal Profession as a Young Lawyer
by Keagan David-Burns, March 28, 2023
A Place to Belong: justice for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
by Kirsti Mathers McHenry, February 24, 2023
Let’s Talk About Inclusive Leadership
by Angela Ogang, November 21, 2022
Truth and Reconciliation in the Legal Profession: A Primer on How to Be a Better Ally Regardless of Your Practice Area
by Karlie Nordstrom and Leslie Anne St. Amour, October 21, 2022
Interview with Caitlin Tolley, Algonquin Anishinaabe Lawyer
by Wendy Parkes, LL.B., May 12, 2021
Systemic Change: What role will you play?
by Celeste M. Young, December 12, 2021
Considerations for Serving LGBT2SQ Clients As They Age
by Cassandra Martino and Amelia You, April 30, 2021
February Wellness Tips – Mental Health Resources for Lawyers
by Forough Ghorbani, February 18, 2020
Understanding Cultural Sensitivities
by Chief Kelly Larocca, February 05, 2020
When Implicit Bias Amplifies Impostor Syndrome
by Yasmin Visram, June 03, 2020
Redefining Resilience
by Rachel Migicovsky, June 03, 2020
Wellness at Work: The support lawyers need now from their employers and themselves
by Rachel Migicovsky, August 26, 2020
“GIikinoo-Amaadiwin”: Transitioning from "Kill the Indian in the Child" to Embracing Truth and Reconciliation
by Aaron St. Pierre, October 14, 2020
A Lawyer in Recovery: Changing the narrative
by Jessie Gomberg, December 04, 2020
Le Dain and Mental Health in the Legal Profession
by Ayusha Kiran, January 2, 2019
A Firm Route to Reconciliation
by John P. Brown, March 15, 2019
Mindfulness Offers a New Way to Reduce Bias
by Sara Robertson, June 14, 2019
In Your Corner: Combatting Discrimination and Harassment in the Profession with the DHC
by Richa Sandill, August 28, 2019
Lawyers and the Three Burdens of the Helping Profession
by Sina Hariri, December 5, 2018
Indigenous Women Missing from #METOO
by Elana Finestone, April 03, 2018
Racism, Xenophobia and Hate Crimes: Lawyers fighting back
by Richa Sandill, August 18, 2017
