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08/14/2026

Hanaa Ameer-Uddin discusses the challenges she faced transitioning into articling while also prepping to take the bar exam, and the tools she used to succeed. This is our latest in OBA's Real to Reel series.

OBA launched this series in support of the ‘Transitions in Life and Law’ presidential mandate. We sat down with lawyers who’ve navigated transitions in life and law and they offered their top tips and how they navigated the various twists and turns.

Have you faced the same change? Tell us about it in the comments.

Are you ready for this year's End of Summer Social? Next week on Wednesday, August 19th, connect with the people who wil...
08/12/2026

Are you ready for this year's End of Summer Social? Next week on Wednesday, August 19th, connect with the people who will be part of your professional journey for years to come.

Whether you're looking for advice, friendships, or professional connections, you'll find them here. The person you meet over appetizers could become your exam prep buddy, future business partner, referral source, file collaborator, colleague and friend.

Register today. Don't be the one hearing about it afterward. Join your peers, grow your network: https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=on_on26oba44t

On Sept 9th, 2026, join your fellow lawyers from the Toronto Region, and members of the OBA Entertainment, Media & Commu...
08/10/2026

On Sept 9th, 2026, join your fellow lawyers from the Toronto Region, and members of the OBA Entertainment, Media & Communications Law section to catch up after the summer and start the OBA year off in style while you mix, mingle and celebrate the big screen as TIFF returns to Toronto. https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=ON_ON26OBA42T

You are in for an evening reception with delicious food and drinks, an exciting "behind-the-scenes" panel, take in this year's short film in the OBA Theatre Lounge, walk the red carpet and strike your best pose at the photobooth. Plus, this year we have some fun new surprises and prizes that you'll be sure to get excited about.

We'll see you on September 9!

08/07/2026

Brenda Hollingsworth, the next in our Real to Reels series, sat down with us to share the challenges she overcame, what she learned, and the advice she would give to those of you who may be one day hoping to own your own firm, too.

OBA launched this series in support of the ‘Transitions in Life and Law’ presidential mandate. We sat down with lawyers who’ve navigated transitions in life and law and they offered their top tips and how they navigated the various twists and turns.

Have you faced the something similar? Tell us about it in the comments.

On Emancipation Day, the OBA honours the courage of those in the Black community who led the fight to abolish slavery. A...
08/01/2026

On Emancipation Day, the OBA honours the courage of those in the Black community who led the fight to abolish slavery. As we reflect on their legacy, we reaffirm our commitment to helping end anti-Black racism and to building a more just and equitable society.

07/31/2026

Airianna Mapp, McLeod Green Dewar LLP & Associates, shares her tips transitioning from student to articling, the next in OBA's Real to Reel series.

OBA launched this series in support of the ‘Transitions in Life and Law’ presidential mandate.

We sat down with lawyers who’ve navigated transitions in life and law and they offered their top tips and how they navigated the various twists and turns.

Have you faced the same change? The OBA offers a comprehensive series, complimentary to our student members, on how to best navigate here: https://lnkd.in/gV-N5hXw

Whether you’re a law student exploring career options, a recent call looking to build your practice, or an early-career ...
07/31/2026

Whether you’re a law student exploring career options, a recent call looking to build your practice, or an early-career lawyer seeking new opportunities, the OBA’s Regional Job Fair & Trade Show can help you discover the advantages of practicing in Ontario’s small-town and rural communities.

Join us on September 28, 2026, at the OBA Conference Centre to connect with law firms, practitioners, and community leaders from across the province. Learn about available positions, mentorship opportunities, pathways to partnership, and the unique professional and personal benefits of regional practice.

Local Chambers of Commerce and Law Associations will be on hand to highlight the communities they serve and showcase the lifestyle, affordability, and opportunities available outside major urban centres. Plus, meet representatives from de Bakker Law, Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP, McDonald, Simon, Stewart & Reidy LLP and GGFI Law LLP.

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Join the OBA's East Region members for a garden party and gallery tour on Thursday, August 13!https://www.cbapd.org/deta...
07/30/2026

Join the OBA's East Region members for a garden party and gallery tour on Thursday, August 13!

https://www.cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id=on_on26oba41o&utm_campaign=east-region&utm_medium=socials-t&utm_source=post

Reconnect with your community and enjoy an evening of cocktails, canapés, and conversation at the gorgeous and newly updated Tavern at the Gallery, the ultimate venue for a summer evening. Celebrate summer with colleagues, reconnect with familiar faces, and forge new professional relationships. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity—be there and make the most of your summer networking!

We're proud to announce a new partnership that puts pivotal legal support within reach of small businesses at critical m...
07/29/2026

We're proud to announce a new partnership that puts pivotal legal support within reach of small businesses at critical moments.

The OBA and the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas are partnering to connect eligible entrepreneurs and small business owners with qualified volunteer lawyers through the OBA's Pro Bono Portal.

The program covers five areas where businesses need help most:
📋 Business formation and structure
🤝 Founder and partnership agreements
🏢 Commercial lease review
👥 Employment and contractor documentation
✅ Licensing and regulatory compliance

If you're an entrepreneur who could use support to help get your small-business started or on solid footing, connect with your local BIA or apply directly on TABIA’s website (www.toronto-bia.com/legalaccess).

If you're an Ontario lawyer who wants to give back, visit the OBA Pro Bono Portal to get involved. http://www.oba.org/probono

07/24/2026

Charlene Theodore, former OBA president, sat down with us to discuss the various transitions she's faced in her career: from in house to private law firm, from lawyer to C-suite, from working for a firm to working for herself as she begins her own consulting firm. If you're looking to change your area of practice, this is the next in OBA's Real to Reel series for you to watch.

OBA launched this series in support of the ‘Transitions in Life and Law’ presidential mandate. We sat down with lawyers who’ve navigated transitions in life and law and they offered their top tips and how they navigated the various twists and turns.

Have you faced the same change? Tell us about it in the comments. What transitions are you facing in your future, that you'd like to hear about?

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