This October, grow your referral network, take part in expert-led PD sessions, and enjoy the natural beauty of Ontario’s Lake Country and the excitement of the Casino Rama Resort at the OBA’s fifth annual Ontario Legal Conference & Retreat.

With top-notch professional development, specifically tailored to solicitors in solo and small firm practices, you’ll be sure to walk away with practical insights and valuable advice to implement in your practice.

Bring your family or friends and get away for a weekend of connection, learning and play!

Hear from:

• Vice Chair Sharyn Vincent on recent developments at the Ontario Land Tribunal
• Maurizio Romanin on new home rebates
• Sarah Turney on changes to the easements landscape
• Harry Herskowitz on enforceability of exculpatory clauses in purchase and sale agreements and the Court of Appeal’s Shiralian decision
• Clarke Melville on will drafting challenges
• Bob Aaron on Indigenous land claims over private lands
• Phaedra Klodner on what every lawyer needs to know about financial issues in family law
• Ray Leclair on money movement and best practices to ensure your clients’ money is safely received or transferred
• Kevin Weber on prediction markets and other quasi-gaming structures
• And more!

Plus, meet and hear from VIP guests, including:

• The Honourable Chief Justice Michael Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario
• The Honourable Chief Justice Sharon Nicklas, Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice
• The Honourable Justice Howard Leibovich, Regional Senior Justice for the Central East Region, Superior Court of Justice

Full Agenda will be available soon. 

Be sure not to miss these fun social and networking opportunities:

• Welcome Reception and Dinner
• Gala Reception and President’s Dinner
• Karaoke and games room
• Additional activities:

  • Building & Art Tour - Orillia Museum of Art & History
    Get a full ‘Behind the Scenes’ experience as you walk back through time and explore the museum's evolution from federal post office and customs house, through its years as Orillia Police Station and Court House (1956-1977) and everything in between before becoming what it is today, followed by a tour the highlights from the current art exhibitions. Before you head back, you'll stop at Mariposa Market, a favourite with locals and visitors alike. We dare you to not to walk out with one of their famous Apple Fritters or Texas Donut.

  • Guided Medicine Walk - Black River Wilderness Park
    Enjoy the serenity and wonderment of Black River Wilderness Park, for a meaningful Medicine Walk - an immersive experience that invites you to slow down, reconnect with nature, and learn about the rich history of the region and those who have inhabited the lands for generations. Guided along the forest trails, the walk offers a chance to observe the natural world with greater intention, discover the stories held within the landscape, and reflect on our connection to it.

  • The Spa at Rama Resort
    Escape, Relax and Rejuvenate at the Spa at Rama Resort. Whether it's a massage, a facial, a new mani for the weekend book your services with the spa early - spaces fill up fast.

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