OBA Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity Community PROGRAM | Original Program Date: June 6, 2024

Stories build connection and inspire, and the lessons gleaned are impactful. Join us for this event to hear from our esteemed panel of speakers as they share their own stories and experiences as  members of the 2SLGBTQI+ legal community. Learn how they navigated challenges and celebrated successes, and gain invaluable insights for your own rising legal career.

After this panel discussion, this year’s OBA SOGIC’s Robert Muir Award for Mentorship will be presented to Katherine Pollock, Partner at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Join us to celebrate Katherine’s work and achievements, and stay for the following PRIDE celebration and networking social. Connect with friends and colleagues in the 2SLGBTQ+ community and widen your network of queer lawyers while enjoying light food and drinks.

MODERATOR

Brad Berg, Blake, Cassels & Graydon  LLP

PROGRAM CHAIR

Erfan Bhuyian, Ontario Ministry of Finance

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

The Honourable Justice Lucy McSweeney, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
The Honourable Justice David Corbett, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Associate Justice Todd Robinson, Superior Court of Justice
Linda Plumpton, Torys LLP
Brad Berg, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
John Clifford, McMillan LLP
David Gruber, Bennet Jones LLP