Ontario Bar Association

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 & 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!

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.

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/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 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

Congratulations to OCJ Justice Marlyse Dumel on her appointment as regional senior judge of the East Region, effective September 25, 2026. https://news.ontario.ca/en/bulletin/1007782/new-regional-senior-justice-appointed-to-the-ontario-court-of-justice