Joan Rataic-Lang

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TLA has plans to get members engaged and excited

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With COVID-19 restrictions easing, the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is forging ahead with social events and in-person learning sessions designed to pique members’ interests, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “The pandemic veil has been lifted to some extent,” says Rataic-Lang. “We are finding the courthouses are busier, juries are being picked. We […]

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New lawyers get the answers to their ‘taboo’ questions

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Many new or soon-to-be lawyers have questions about their careers and the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) has the answers, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. The Association is offering New Lawyers Townhall: Taboo Topics – Ask us Anything, an online forum on Feb. 3 from 12-1:30 p.m., a free session that Rataic-Lang

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‘Canadian icon’ Louise Arbour to receive TLA Award of Distinction

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour is the 2022 recipient of the Toronto Lawyers Association’s (TLA) Award of Distinction in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the legal profession. “Louise Arbour is a Canadian icon. She has really had a career of service,” Joan Rataic-Lang, executive director/library director at the TLA,

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Sign up for TLA’s educational online programs, SCC panel discussion

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is offering a slate of added value educational programs and a popular Supreme Court of Canada panel discussion in the coming weeks that should not be missed, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “We have some interesting programs on the horizon and because they are virtual, people can take part from

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TLA offers advice for lawyers thinking of starting their own firm

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Time is running out for lawyers looking to strike out on their own to register for a Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) online program filled with tips and experienced advice on starting a law firm. What Law School Didn’t Teach You: Starting Your Own Law Firm, begins Sept. 29 with Part 2 on

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TLA series gives licensing candidates boost in articling efforts

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is looking to make the articling year a little less challenging for licensing candidates with a three-part online series designed to have a lasting impact, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “Articling is the beginning of a new lawyer’s career. This is an important year for them,” says Rataic-Lang. “It is

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TLA’s social calendar is about to get more interesting

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • With the fog of COVID-19 slowly receding the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) has plans to bring Zoom-weary members together socially in the coming months. The pandemic pushed the world onto video screens and after more than a year of social distancing, TLA executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang says members are anxious to get

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Looking for a lawyer? Check out TLA’s new feature

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association‘s (TLA) new Find-A-Lawyer website feature is not only an added benefit for members but a valuable public service, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “It’s a simple addition prominently displayed on the homepage but one that is also important,” says Rataic-Lang. “We often get phone

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TLA’s Women in Law forum should not be missed

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association‘s (TLA) upcoming Women in Law program is a must for any member looking to get ahead in her profession, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang.  Steps to Success: Building the Foundation and Finding the Right Mentor(s), runs from 5-6:30 p.m. on May 13 and will be moderated

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Virtual TLA programs offer education and CPD credits

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By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • A variety of programs being offered in the next few months will allow Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) members to learn new skills while earning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits. “These programs are reasonably priced and we always make sure we have high-quality speakers addressing topics of interest to our

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