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TLA library adds new databases to impressive resource collection

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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association’s (TLA) Courthouse Library may be the “best kept legal secret” in the city but it is also arguably one of the most valuable resources available to members of the Toronto Bar, the judiciary, articling students and the public, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “Access […]

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TLA Gala ‘an auspicious celebration for the Toronto legal community’

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Toronto Lawyers Association
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(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) honoured three outstanding legal professionals at its Annual Awards Gala on a night that brought senior lawyers together with those new to the law. “We had an outstanding evening with plenty of great food and drinks in a spectacular venue,” said executive director/library director

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TLA monthly meetups foster community, collaboration

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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers’ Association (TLA) says a pilot project introduced by the Family and Estates Committee to improve civility and professionalism is off to an auspicious start. Family Lawyer Monthly Meet-Ups, promoted as “a fun and casual forum for lawyers to socialize and connect,” began in January to positive

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New TLA events and educational programs on tap this year

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Joan Rataic-Lang
Joan Rataic-Lang
Executive Director/Library Director at Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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By Tony Poland, LegalMatters Staff • The Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) kicked off 2024 looking to enhance the membership experience with a slate of new programs and events, says executive director/library director Joan Rataic-Lang. “We are always looking to provide added value,” Rataic-Lang tells LegalMattersCanada.ca. “I am excited about the events and programs we will be offering. “And, of

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TLA addresses professionalism and civility in the legal profession

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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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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
Joan Rataic-Lang
Executive Director/Library Director at Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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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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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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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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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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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
library@tlaonline.ca
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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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Toronto Lawyers Association
Toronto Lawyers Association
(647) 247-4782 ext. 222
library@tlaonline.ca
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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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