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TLA addresses professionalism and civility in the legal profession

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Concerned about a decline in civility and professionalism within the legal profession, the Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) has released a comprehensive report examining “the palpable change in the way lawyers engaged with each other” to open dialogue and find answers to the problem. The Report on Civility and Professionalism is a months-long …

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TLA closes out 2023 with some excellent educational sessions

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Joan Rataic-Lang
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Executive Director/Library Director at Toronto Lawyers Association
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The year is quickly coming to an end but there is still time to take advantage of some of the excellent educational programs offered by the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA), says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “We support our members through the three pillars of knowledge, advocacy and community and our educational …

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Tickets are going fast for the Billiards with the Bar fundraiser

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) invites members to dive in for a fun night of pool in support of the hunger relief efforts of The Law Society Foundation. “Billiards with the Bar is one of the most important fundraising events we help host every year on behalf of the foundation’s Toronto Lawyers Feed …

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TLA’s Women in Law course returns with a focus on intention

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Toronto Lawyers Association’s (TLA) sixth annual Women in Law program returns next month with the aim to show “how successful leaders in law live, work, thrive and succeed with intention.” “It is essential for women to learn about the wide range of different opportunities that now exist in the legal profession,” …

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TLA has educational programs for new starts, experienced lawyers

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Joan Rataic-Lang
Joan Rataic-Lang
Executive Director/Library Director at Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is offering a slate of educational sessions designed to appeal to those starting off in the profession as well as lawyers looking to expand their skillsets, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “There are returning programs and new ones that are sure to fill up quickly,” she …

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TLA applauds proposed Legal Aid pay increases, modernization

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Proposed amendments to improve Legal Aid payments along with $166 million in Ontario government funding to expand online legal services were hailed as “positive advances” by the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA). Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) reforms on rates and tariffs paid to defence counsel represent a “significant investment in the defence bar,” says …

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TLA Advocacy Committee provides ‘the voice of our members’

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Finding ways to improve the processes and procedures of the legal profession is at the heart of the Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) Advocacy Committee’s mandate, says chair Jennifer Arduini. “We are here to represent the interests of Toronto lawyers,” she tells LegalMattersCanada.ca. “We are the voice of our members, and we do our …

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The TLA offering members the chance to be more social

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Joan Rataic-Lang
Joan Rataic-Lang
Executive Director/Library Director at Toronto Lawyers Association
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) is inviting members to have some fun this summer. “The TLA has three pillars, knowledge, advocacy and community,” says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “After the reluctance to socialize due to the pandemic, I believe there is a need to enhance that feeling of community. We recently …

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Time to nominate deserving lawyers for TLA annual awards

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Joan Rataic-Lang
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) is seeking nominations for two of its three major awards before the June 9 deadline. Nominations are being accepted for the TLA Honsberger Award, which is presented to a mid-career Toronto lawyer or organization in recognition of a single unique accomplishment or ongoing contribution to the …

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‘We ensure our voices are heard’: new TLA president

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • Incoming Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) president Aitan Lerner says if you want to get something done give it to a busy person – an appropriate adage considering his new role. Erin O’Donovan, outgoing president, hands over the mantle of command to Lerner, an Assistant Crown Attorney with the Ministry of the …

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