Ontario Bar Association
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The Ontario Bar Association is the voice of the legal profession. We represent lawyers, provide CPD and work to improve the law in Ontario.
Grow your referral network, take part in expert-led CPD sessions, and enjoy the natural beauty and fun of Niagara Falls at the OBA’s fourth annual Ontario Legal Conference & Retreat.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Grow your referral network, take part in expert-led CPD sessions, and enjoy the natural beauty and fun of Niagara Falls at the OBA’s fourth annual Ontario Legal Conference & Retreat.
www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
New in JUST. New OBA President Katy Commisso offers fresh perspectives on a rapidly changing profession and the skills pivotal to modern practice, while previewing her plans to support members through their own transitions in life and law. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
September 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
New in JUST. New OBA President Katy Commisso offers fresh perspectives on a rapidly changing profession and the skills pivotal to modern practice, while previewing her plans to support members through their own transitions in life and law. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
New in JUST. As her OBA presidential term comes to an end, @kjmanning.bsky.social reflects on how community once again came through in the face of division, polarization and entrenchment. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
August 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
New in JUST. As her OBA presidential term comes to an end, @kjmanning.bsky.social reflects on how community once again came through in the face of division, polarization and entrenchment. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
Congratulations to Jay Rudolph, recipient of the OBA Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Celebrate with us at a special dinner and award presentation in Toronto on Monday, October 27. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
August 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Congratulations to Jay Rudolph, recipient of the OBA Award of Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution. Celebrate with us at a special dinner and award presentation in Toronto on Monday, October 27. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
OBA President Kathryn Manning presents American Bar Association President William Bay with the 2025 President’s Award at the Bridging Borders event in Toronto on Thursday. 1/4
August 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
OBA President Kathryn Manning presents American Bar Association President William Bay with the 2025 President’s Award at the Bridging Borders event in Toronto on Thursday. 1/4
It’s your time to shine in the spotlight and join in the excitement as TIFF returns to Toronto. Join your fellow lawyers from the Toronto Region, and members of the OBA Entertainment, Media & Communications Law section to mix, mingle and celebrate the big screen. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
August 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It’s your time to shine in the spotlight and join in the excitement as TIFF returns to Toronto. Join your fellow lawyers from the Toronto Region, and members of the OBA Entertainment, Media & Communications Law section to mix, mingle and celebrate the big screen. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
Join us tomorrow as we partner with the American Bar Association for a day of insightful discussion on legal perspectives from Canada and the U.S. The OBA's President's Award will also be presented during a special recognition event. Don't miss it! www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
August 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Join us tomorrow as we partner with the American Bar Association for a day of insightful discussion on legal perspectives from Canada and the U.S. The OBA's President's Award will also be presented during a special recognition event. Don't miss it! www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
Engaging with AI on legal content requires particular prompting considerations for you to master. Join us to learn how to design precise, strategic prompts that yield more accurate, reliable, and legally sound outputs. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
July 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Engaging with AI on legal content requires particular prompting considerations for you to master. Join us to learn how to design precise, strategic prompts that yield more accurate, reliable, and legally sound outputs. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
New technologies won’t replace lawyers – but the lawyers who know how to use them effectively will have a distinct advantage over colleagues and competitors. Get hands-on exposure to new technology and practice management tools to help modernize your firm. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
July 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New technologies won’t replace lawyers – but the lawyers who know how to use them effectively will have a distinct advantage over colleagues and competitors. Get hands-on exposure to new technology and practice management tools to help modernize your firm. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
Wondering what the future of the legal profession might look like? The OBA is partnering with the National Conference of Bar Presidents to bring you a panel designed for bar and law firm leaders. Gain insights and inspiration to help navigate times of momentous change. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
July 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Wondering what the future of the legal profession might look like? The OBA is partnering with the National Conference of Bar Presidents to bring you a panel designed for bar and law firm leaders. Gain insights and inspiration to help navigate times of momentous change. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
New in JUST. Social media has transformed the way evidence is gathered and presented in courtrooms. This shift towards virtual evidence raises critical questions about authenticity, privacy, and admissibility as it continues to shape how cases are tried and decided. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
July 3, 2025 at 5:26 PM
New in JUST. Social media has transformed the way evidence is gathered and presented in courtrooms. This shift towards virtual evidence raises critical questions about authenticity, privacy, and admissibility as it continues to shape how cases are tried and decided. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
New in JUST. Workplaces have been contending with an influx of work-from-home accommodation requests. Lawyers representing different perspectives agree on one thing: Navigating this process requires ongoing engagement from both sides. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
July 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
New in JUST. Workplaces have been contending with an influx of work-from-home accommodation requests. Lawyers representing different perspectives agree on one thing: Navigating this process requires ongoing engagement from both sides. justmag.ca/en-ca/articl...
During #PrideMonth2025, the OBA is "All In" as we stand together in solidarity and celebrate the achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ lawyers, as well as those working to build a more fair, equal and inclusive profession, justice system, province and country. #OBApride
June 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
During #PrideMonth2025, the OBA is "All In" as we stand together in solidarity and celebrate the achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ lawyers, as well as those working to build a more fair, equal and inclusive profession, justice system, province and country. #OBApride
During #PrideMonth2025, the OBA is "All In" as we stand together in solidarity and celebrate the achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ lawyers, as well as those working to build a more fair, equal and inclusive profession, justice system, province and country. #OBAPride
June 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
During #PrideMonth2025, the OBA is "All In" as we stand together in solidarity and celebrate the achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ lawyers, as well as those working to build a more fair, equal and inclusive profession, justice system, province and country. #OBAPride
Members of the OBA Council recently showed their #OBApride during their June meeting in Toronto. We can help you show your pride, too. Learn how at: oba.org/get-involved...
June 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Members of the OBA Council recently showed their #OBApride during their June meeting in Toronto. We can help you show your pride, too. Learn how at: oba.org/get-involved...
Thunder Bay lawyer Katy Commisso will be the next president of the Ontario Bar Association, beginning in September, leading a mandate to help OBA members successfully navigate Transitions in Life and Law. oba.org/news/oba-ann...
June 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thunder Bay lawyer Katy Commisso will be the next president of the Ontario Bar Association, beginning in September, leading a mandate to help OBA members successfully navigate Transitions in Life and Law. oba.org/news/oba-ann...
Are you interested in leaving Ontario’s big urban centres? Are you interested in purchasing an established law practice? If you answered yes to either of these questions, join us on June 26 to explore options at "Buying a Law Practice and Practicing in a Small Town." www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
June 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Are you interested in leaving Ontario’s big urban centres? Are you interested in purchasing an established law practice? If you answered yes to either of these questions, join us on June 26 to explore options at "Buying a Law Practice and Practicing in a Small Town." www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...
This year’s Orlando Da Silva Award for improvement of Mental Wellbeing in the Justice Sector went to Teresa Donnelly and Voices for Mental Health. #OBAawards
June 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
This year’s Orlando Da Silva Award for improvement of Mental Wellbeing in the Justice Sector went to Teresa Donnelly and Voices for Mental Health. #OBAawards
This year’s OBA Foundation Award was presented to Yusuf Faqiri, while Carole Dagher received the OBA Foundation Strathy Award. #OBAawards
June 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM
This year’s OBA Foundation Award was presented to Yusuf Faqiri, while Carole Dagher received the OBA Foundation Strathy Award. #OBAawards
The Hon. Darla Wilson, Raymond Leclair and Steve Pengelly received the Award for Distinguished Service from OBA President Kathryn Manning. #OBAawards
June 20, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The Hon. Darla Wilson, Raymond Leclair and Steve Pengelly received the Award for Distinguished Service from OBA President Kathryn Manning. #OBAawards
Louis Frapporti is the recipient of this year’s David Scott Award for Pro Bono Law. #OBAawards
June 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Louis Frapporti is the recipient of this year’s David Scott Award for Pro Bono Law. #OBAawards
Angela Ogang accepts the Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism from OBA 2nd vice-president Mariam Moktar. #OBAawards
June 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Angela Ogang accepts the Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism from OBA 2nd vice-president Mariam Moktar. #OBAawards
The Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility was presented to Barbara Legate. #OBAawards
June 19, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility was presented to Barbara Legate. #OBAawards
OBA President Kathryn Manning kicks things off at the OBA Gala.
“Tonight we celebrate the cumulative contributions of members who have, in blazing trails through respective careers, made a point of improving the terrain for an entire community committed to advancing justice. 1/2
“Tonight we celebrate the cumulative contributions of members who have, in blazing trails through respective careers, made a point of improving the terrain for an entire community committed to advancing justice. 1/2
June 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
OBA President Kathryn Manning kicks things off at the OBA Gala.
“Tonight we celebrate the cumulative contributions of members who have, in blazing trails through respective careers, made a point of improving the terrain for an entire community committed to advancing justice. 1/2
“Tonight we celebrate the cumulative contributions of members who have, in blazing trails through respective careers, made a point of improving the terrain for an entire community committed to advancing justice. 1/2
The buzz is building at the OBA Awards Gala in Toronto. #OBAawards
June 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The buzz is building at the OBA Awards Gala in Toronto. #OBAawards