February

Most law firm leaders are—or should be—on alert for a fresh star performer and a leader in the legal community. Now, industry leaders can recognize an up-and-coming lawyer by nominating him or her for the Douglas Miller Rising Star Award, to be given out for the first time in 2020.

Me Vivene Salmon prend la tête de l’Association du Barreau canadien pour la prochaine année.

Practice groups are a prominent feature of law firm management in Canada, but— are they working? That question—and the answers to it—will be the focus of the CBA’s annual Law Firm Leadership conference on November 7, 2019 in Toronto.

Welcome from the Chair, Ravi Jain - September 2019

Both functional and beautiful, a new microsite from the Canadian Bar Association is a resource for lawyers and others on Truth and Reconciliation, as well as a showcase for work by Indigenous artists.

The CBA is committed to answering the calls of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A central premise of the CBA’s ongoing work is to provide a hub of resources and information to lawyers across Canada to understand the truth and engage in reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

Law school graduates who are pursuing post-grad education in law could support their studies and join a distinguished list of recipients through the Viscount Bennett Fellowship, offered by the CBA.

he Canadian Bar Association’s Law for the Future Fund has announced grants totalling more than $190,000 this year going to a total of eight initiatives involving everything from legal literacy to an examination of who in Canada is stateless, and why.

The CBA John Tait Award of Excellence was established in 1998 to honour, recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of public sector lawyers in Canada. The award is named in memory of the late John Tait, in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the CBA.

The Parole Board of Canada has established a streamlined application process for individuals with criminal records for simple possession of cannabis with no application fees or wait times.