Southwest Lawyers Annual Forum 

Oct. 26, 2024
Stratford ON

Wherefore art thou Southwest Lawyers?

It is time to get together with your fellow lawyers from across the Southwest Region to experience the best of Stratford while you reconnect with old friends, strengthen existing relationships and make new ones.

Add learning to your itinerary with amazing opportunities to find out the latest in practical tips for optimizing AI at your firm, cyber insurance claims, and more. Plus, share your insights in a special roundtable working group with The Honourable Justice Andromache Karakatsanis.

  • All three hours of your required EDI and Professionalism CPD hours, including:
    • Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice with Colin Lachance, OBA Innovator in Residence
    • Cultivating a Culture of Belonging with Mahwash Khan, Siskinds LLP
    • Cybersecurity – The Hack and the Response: The First 48 Hours with Sam Smagala, MNP
    • Your choice of OBA Audio to listen to on the way to Stratford or home (or at your convenience):
      • Trauma-Informed Client Management and Advocacy with Leanne Goldstein
      • Working Toward Neurodiversity Inclusion with Wanda Deschamps
  • Special Keynote Address from the Honourable Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, Supreme Court of Canada, followed by a roundtable on access to justice where you can provide your input on access to justice issues in your region.
  • Beautiful lunch at Festival Theatre

 

After lunch it’s time to experience Stratford’s famed theatre scene. Choose from:
-    Romeo & Juliet (Festival Theatre)
-    La Cage aux Folles (Avon Theatre)

It's a great opportunity to learn from industry leaders, to connect with colleagues across the region and to enjoy this gem of the Southwest! Register today, and don’t forget to enhance your experience with a hotel and show.

 

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
For those of you planning to travel - we have arranged a block of rooms along at a special rate of $189 (plus taxes) at the Arden Park Hotel (right across from Festival Theatre). You save over $100 so book your room by emailing us at registrations@oba.org. This offer is not available online.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Time: 8:30 am – Registration Open
9:00 am – CPD Programming including 
12:00 pm – Lunch at Festival Theatre
1:00 pm – Event Ends
2:00 pm – Optional Stratford Matinee (additional $135)
Location: Festival Theatre
55 Queen Street, Stratford, ON  N5A 6V2
 

PRICE

Program & Lunch: $180*

*plus applicable taxes

 

printPrint    

 

CONTACT INFO

Ontario Bar Association
Tele: (416) 869-1047
Toll-free in Ontario
1-800-668-8900
E-Mail: registrations@oba.org
Web: www.oba.org