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OBA

Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals in the Court System

Join us to unpack some of the common barriers experienced by neurodivergent Ontarians as they navigate the court system, and gather practical advice on how lawyers and other justice sector participants can enhance accessibility and inclusion.

Insurance Law

What’s Your Damage? Future Care Costs

Future care costs are a critical head of damages in personal injury litigation. Join us as we bring together legal experts to break down how these costs are evaluated, the impact of recent cases, and the barriers to care across different regions.

Construction Law

The Year in Review

Join our exceptional faculty for this essential “year in review” to get up to speed on the most important legislative, case law and practice developments of 2025. You’ll gather valuable insights and helpful strategies to take away and implement in your practice.

OBA

Ottawa Lawyers MentorMeal at The King Eddy

Join lawyers in the Ottawa area to get the experienced insights that will help you move your practice and your career forward.

Workers' Compensation

Insights from Both Sides: Mastering Witness Examination in Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals

Enhance your oral advocacy skills in this engaging program designed specifically for legal professionals practicing in workplace safety and insurance law.

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.

Environmental Law

Overhauling Ontario’s Civil Rules: What’s Next?

Experienced practitioners will guide you through real-world scenarios and share strategies for success in the practice of environmental law. With a focus on mentorship and professional growth, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn directly from experts and peers alike.

CCCA - Ontario

Working Together with External Counsel in Litigation Matters

The OBA In-House Lawyers section is pleased to partner with Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP to provide in-house counsel with practical strategies for building strong, effective partnerships with external counsel in litigation matters.

Taxation Law

Practical Skills in Tax Litigation: Discovery

Join us for hands-on strategies and practical tools to efficiently navigate the discovery process in tax litigation, all while avoiding common pitfalls. Develop a clear understanding of procedural rules, best practices, and tactical considerations at each stage of discovery.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law
Session 3: Legal Research and Writing

Join us for this session to sharpen your legal research and writing skills! Research and writing will be a key task as an articling student and early career lawyer. Make sure you have the knowledge and insights to confidently tackle these assignments, including when and how to use artificial intelligence to assist you and what to watch out for.

General Practice, Law Practice Mgmt

Cybersecurity for Your Law Practice

Ensure you are equipped to effectively secure your practice, and know how to respond in the event of a cyber breach.

Administrative Law, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Municipal Law, Real Property Law

Living in a Condo: Privacy, Aging and Human Rights

There are a range legal rights, personal responsibilities, and practical considerations at play with condominium living. Whether you own or live in a condo, or advise clients who do, ensure you are equipped with the knowledge and insights to navigate common challenges and support a respectful condo community.

Wills / Trusts

Dinner with Experienced Estate Planners 2025

Join us for a unique and enriching evening with experienced practitioners. This intimate gathering offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with seasoned estate planners in a relaxed and conversational setting.

Aboriginal Law, Const./Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice

Gladue Reports: Opportunities and Best Practices

Gladue reports are a crucial bail hearing and pre-sentencing tool for courts as they identify the systemic factors and particular circumstances for Indigenous offenders. Join us for this engaging discussion as our experienced panel share strategies and practical advice for using Gladue reports in your legal practice.

Young Lawyers' Division

Foundations of Technology Contracting

Register now to ensure you are prepared to help your clients use technology to enhance, not hinder, their business!

Family Law

OBA Award for Excellence in Family Law in Memory of James McLeod

The OBA's Family Law Section cordially invites you to join us at Arcadian Court to celebrate the achievements of The Honourable Deborah Lynn Chappel.

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.

Young Lawyers' Division

Drafting Persuasive Facta

Learn how to craft facta that persuade and captivate. Our expert faculty will share practical strategies for structuring arguments, presenting compelling facts, managing your time, and framing issues that lead your case to success.

Labour & Employment

Annual Current Issues in Labour Law

Do not miss this comprehensive guide for staying up-to-date in the field of labour law. From recent case law and legislative changes, to the day-to-day workplace matters affecting your clients’ interests, don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights for your practice.

Alternative Dispute

Navigating Disclosure in ADR Processes

Join us to gather practical guidance on navigating disclosure obligations in ADR processes.

Insurance Law

What’s Your Damage? Aggravated and Punitive Damages

Deepen your expertise in how courts award aggravated and punitive damages. We'll break down key legal principles, case law, and practical applications, helping you recognize when emotional harm merits compensation and when conduct calls for punishment. Perfect for litigators and advisors looking to sharpen their strategic edge.

Administrative Law

Successful Advocacy Before Administrative Tribunals

Get ready to put your best case forward at your next administrative hearing as our panel of experienced practitioners share their insights on effective tribunal advocacy.

Pension/Benefits Law

Pensions and Benefits 23rd Annual Hot Spots

Our expert faculty discuss the latest updates in pension and benefits legislation, regulatory policy, and jurisprudence, and gather valuable insights on how these updates could impact employers and pension plan administrators.

Child and Youth Law

OBA Award of Excellence in Child and Youth Law

The OBA's Child and Youth Law Section is pleased to announce Mary Birdsell, Justice for Children and Youth as the recipient of its inaugural OBA Award of Excellence in Child and Youth Law.

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.

Class-Actions

Class Actions Reception Honouring Odette Soriano

Join us at The Deloitte Conference Centre for canapes and cocktails following the 17th Anniversary of the OBA’s Class Actions Colloquium.

Child and Youth Law, Citizenship/Immigration

Navigating Immigration Matters Involving Children and Youth

Join our expert faculty for a deep dive into the nuances and particularities at the intersection of immigration law and children’s law.

OBA

Building Your Investigations Practice

Are you looking to start an investigations practice within your law firm or go out on your own? Our faculty of experienced investigators are equipped to guide you on navigating the process and setting yourself up for success.

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.

International Law

Staying Ahead of Canada’s Sanctions Landscape: Legal Foundations, Updates, and Enforcement Trends

Join us for this valuable program to ensure that you are up to date on need-to-know sanctions developments and trends.

Wills / Trusts

Your Obligations When Acting as Estate Trustee or Attorney for Property/Personal Care

Ensure you are equipped to expertly take on the role of estate trustee or attorney for property or personal care without getting tripped up.

Health Law

Innovations in Procedure and Case Management at Ontario's Health Professions Discipline Tribunals

Hear from our expert panel, including the Tribunal Chair and lawyers representing regulators and health professionals, as they discuss procedural changes at the HPDT, their implementation and their impact.

Wills / Trusts, Young Lawyers' Division

Your First Estate Administration

Whether you are new to estates law or an experienced practitioner looking to refresh your knowledge or expand your practice, this program is a can’t-miss opportunity to add to your legal toolkit.

Elder

Client Capacity: Your Practical Guide

Evaluating a client’s capacity to instruct counsel and make other legal decisions is complex. Packed with practical advice and valuable insights, this program is a must for every lawyer to get essential guidance on navigating this challenging assessment.

Civil Litigation, Insurance Law

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.

Family Law

Professionalism and Ethics for Family Lawyers

Join our expert faculty for this practical program addressing key ethical and professionalism challenges in family law. Gain essential strategies, fulfill your professionalism and EDI requirements, and strengthen your practice—all in one valuable half day program.

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.

Municipal Law

Professionalism for Municipal and Planning Lawyers

Gain strategies for managing professionalism related issues within your municipal and planning law practice and receive all of the professionalism and EDI hours you need in one valuable event.

Child and Youth Law, Young Lawyers' Division

Your Guide to Critical Child Protection Appearances

Are you new to or considering adding child protection law to your practice? Join our experienced faculty as they walk you through the fundamentals of a child protection file, from first appearance to motions and beyond.

Young Lawyers' Division

Navigating Difficult Relationships with Opposing Counsel, Colleagues and Clients

Hear from experienced lawyers about how to navigate difficult situations, and gather strategies for dealing with challenging people in your practice.

Citizenship/Immigration

Year in Review: Critical Immigration Law Updates

Stay up to speed on the ever-evolving landscape of immigration law with our essential annual Year in Review. Our expert faculty will share helpful insights on key recent changes in legislation and policies, and essential cases you need to know.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law
Session 4: Courtroom Essentials

Get helpful insights on what you need to know about going to Court, including courtroom etiquette both in-person and virtually, how to prepare and more.

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.

Civil Litigation

2025 OBA Civil Dinner

The Ontario Bar Association's Civil Litigation Section cordially invites you to come together for the Annual Civil Dinner! Join colleagues and friends for cocktails and dinner in the iconic Royal York Hotel as we celebrate Excellence in the bar.

Labour & Employment, Young Lawyers' Division

Employment Law Fundamentals

Enhance your knowledge of employment law with this essential program. Get ready to develop your skills in employment law files and build your confidence for advising clients.

OBA

Navigating the Messy Middle – A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women

Join the OBA’s Peer Support Network on January 22 for a discussion with author Ann Douglas about her newest book, Navigating the Messy Middle.

Administrative Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Administrative Law

Join us as we bring together lawyers practicing across various administrative law areas for this valuable program. From immigration to human rights to professional regulation and more, we’ll unpack recent developments, current issues and adjudicative tribunal advocacy best practices.

Administrative Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Administrative Law

Join us as we bring together lawyers practicing across various administrative law areas for this valuable program. From immigration to human rights to professional regulation and more, we’ll unpack recent developments, current issues and adjudicative tribunal advocacy best practices.

Const./Civil Liberties, Labour & Employment, Workers' Compensation

Ontario Legal Conference: Labour & Employment, Human Rights and Workers Compensation

Learn from highly experienced counsel about the complex practice issues and strategic considerations in navigating concurrent jurisdictions for human rights claims.

Const./Civil Liberties, Labour & Employment, Workers' Compensation

Ontario Legal Conference: Labour & Employment, Human Rights and Workers Compensation

Learn from highly experienced counsel about the complex practice issues and strategic considerations in navigating concurrent jurisdictions for human rights claims.

Taxation Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Tax Law

Explore key issues at the intersection of tax, estates, and real estate law. Through expert-led sessions, we will examine some of the practical challenges and emerging trends where these areas converge.

Taxation Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Tax Law

Explore key issues at the intersection of tax, estates, and real estate law. Through expert-led sessions, we will examine some of the practical challenges and emerging trends where these areas converge.

Family Law, Real Property Law, Wills / Trusts

Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Real Estate Law

Whether you are a general practitioner or a specialist practicing in residential real estate, estates or family law, it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of the myriad of ways in which these legal areas interact to ensure you are equipped to effectively represent your clients.

Family Law, Real Property Law, Wills / Trusts

Ontario Legal Conference: Family, Estates and Real Estate Law

Whether you are a general practitioner or a specialist practicing in residential real estate, estates or family law, it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of the myriad of ways in which these legal areas interact to ensure you are equipped to effectively represent your clients.

Civil Litigation, Real Property Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Real Estate Litigation

Join us to get up to speed on current trends, recent developments and essential best practices in real estate and leasing litigation.

Civil Litigation, Real Property Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Real Estate Litigation

Join us to get up to speed on current trends, recent developments and essential best practices in real estate and leasing litigation.

Aboriginal Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Aboriginal Law

Hear from experienced practitioners about the emerging issues, recent cases, and key ideas that are impacting the practice of Aboriginal Law in Ontario and across Canada. Ensure you are up-to-speed with this critical case law and policy update.

Aboriginal Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Aboriginal Law

Hear from experienced practitioners about the emerging issues, recent cases, and key ideas that are impacting the practice of Aboriginal Law in Ontario and across Canada. Ensure you are up-to-speed with this critical case law and policy update.

Construction Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Construction Law

Every model of project delivery in the construction industry presents a unique set of challenges for construction and infrastructure lawyers.

Construction Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Construction Law

Every model of project delivery in the construction industry presents a unique set of challenges for construction and infrastructure lawyers.

Environmental Law, Municipal Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law

Back by popular demand, this flagship event in the OBA’s municipal, planning, and environmental law calendar will provide the insights, advice, and expertise you need to master these evolving legal areas.

Environmental Law, Municipal Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Municipal, Planning and Environmental Law

Back by popular demand, this flagship event in the OBA’s municipal, planning, and environmental law calendar will provide the insights, advice, and expertise you need to master these evolving legal areas.

Insurance Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Insurance Law

Join us to get up to speed on current trends, recent developments, and essential best practices in the insurance sector. Our expert faculty will share valuable insights to ensure you are equipped to best represent your clients.

Insurance Law

Ontario Legal Conference: Insurance Law

Join us to get up to speed on current trends, recent developments, and essential best practices in the insurance sector. Our expert faculty will share valuable insights to ensure you are equipped to best represent your clients.

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.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law
Session 5: Transactional Work Essentials

Get helpful insights on what you need to know about going to Court, including courtroom etiquette both in-person and virtually, how to prepare and more.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law
Session 6: Hirebacks, Personal Resilience and What Comes Next

Get helpful insights on what you need to know about going to Court, including courtroom etiquette both in-person and virtually, how to prepare and more.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law
Session 7: Promoting Equity and Allyship in Legal Workplaces

Many law firms and legal organizations are working towards becoming more inclusive and equitable. Join us to hear advice on how to build your capacity as an ally, and gather insights on creating an inclusive environment in your legal workplace. These are important skills that you will apply from law school right through your career!

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.

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.

Student Division, Young Lawyers' Division

Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law
Session 8: Managing Law School Debt and Financial Planning

Law school is a significant investment of your time and money. Join us to hear strategies from our panelists as they share insights learned as they navigated their student debt journeys, as well as learn from financial professionals with industry knowledge.

Insurance Law

Anatomy of a 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. Lawyers of all levels, from the new litigator to the seasoned veteran, will benefit from this practical and insightful program.

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.