The CBA WLF group has put together the following resource for Parental Leave. Please note, we must remind visitors to check with their respective law societies and organizations ahead of taking leave.
A guide to prepare you for a pregnancy or parental leave: Landing Page
While this resource is specific to the Law Society of Ontario, the page is a portal to a variety of resources that are transferable across jurisdictions for firms wanting to develop a parental leave program, and for lawyers wanting to prepare for parental leave. NOTE: please check with your Law Society prior to any leave.
Access the Landing Page.
A guide to prepare you for a pregnancy or parental leave: Full Guide
User-friendly guide for excellent tips for lawyers wanting to know more about preparing for parental leave. While this resource is provided by the Law Society of Ontario, much of the resource is transferable to other jurisdictions. NOTE: please check with your Law Society prior to any leave.
Access the Full Guide.
Preparing for your leave and return from your leave: Checklist
This Guide provides general advice and guidance to help prepare for a pregnancy or parental leave. It contains information specific to the law firm setting; however, the overall principles apply to an in-house or government setting.
Access the Checklist.
Fireside chat on Parental Leave
Published on January 30, 2021
Keeping it Together as a Lawyer with Caregiving Responsibilities
Published on December 4, 2020
Managing Parental Leave: Considerations for Women in the Legal Profession
Published on April 2, 2021
Webinar: Maternity and Parental Leave: The Legal Landscape (Archived video Stream)
Originally presented on April 4, 2016
Mindful Moments
This is a series of emails sent as daily reminders for self-care through challenges. It includes short activities, videos, and stories to help with mindfulness and calmer thinking in a difficult profession.
Published between March 2022 and May 2022
A Parent and Caregiver Network
The Ontario Bar Association has collected a series of articles and guides to assist lawyers anticipating or returning from parental leave. The articles are first-hand accounts from lawyers and law firms who have navigated the early days of parenthood and parental leave.
Wellness at Work: The support Lawyers need now from their employers and Themselves
Published on September 25, 2020 by Rachel Migicovsky
Redefining Resilience
Published on June 3, 2020 by Rachel Migicovsky
Should I stay or Should I go? Making a career transition
Published on October 13, 2015
Returnity.ca
Peer support community for lawyers on parental leave or returning to work after parental leave
Life in Law: What to expect (professionally) when you’re expecting
LiL is a not-for-profit society founded to provide a safe platform for women lawyers seeking help to balance life with a legal career. Article on parental leave expectations professionally and personally in the jurisdiction of British Columbia
Published on January 7, 2026 by Rebecca Dales and Elizabeth Collins