​Our curated list of upcoming networking events for lawyers for March and April 2021 is now ready!

It’s time to connect online with other lawyers to socialize, build your network, and meet potential referral sources.  Take advantage of the chat function and the breakout rooms to meet someone new and make sure to follow-up after the event! 
 

​March 3, 2021 – 7:00pm-8:00pm – The Ontario Bar Association Mock-Trial Mocktails Networking Event. Registration Fee: $20 + tax. 

March 4, 2021 – 5:00pm – The Advocates’ Society – Mingling with Mediators (with Break Out Rooms and Networking). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

March 4, 2021 – 5:00pm-7:00pm – Count of Carleton Law Association – Women’s Speed Mentoring Event. (break outs in small groups) $20 + tax.

March 11, 2021 - 10:00am-10:45am (Atlantic Time) - CBA Nova Scotia - Virtual Networking for Young Lawyers - Free for CBA NS - Young Lawyer members. [Nova Scotia] 

March 22, 2021 – 5:30pm -7:00pm – The Advocates’ Society – Windsor Virtual Mentoring: Time is on Your Side (networking for Windsor litigators). Members: $10 + tax. Non-Members: $20.00 + tax. [Windsor]

March 23, 2021 – 1:00pm-2:00pm. The Advocates’ Society – “I’ll Take Labour & Employment for $300, Alex” Panel, Breakout Sessions and Networking. Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

March 24, 2021 – 7:00pm-7:30pm (casual mingling) 7:30-9:00pm (program). Women’s Law Association of Ontario. WLAO’s Book Club. Registration available shortly.

March 25, 2021 – 8;30pm-9:30pm. Women’s Law Association of Ontario. (Putting Out) Little Fires Everywhere (informal meet up for women lawyers juggling it all with guest speaker). Registration available shortly.

March 31, 2021 – 4:30pm. County Carleton Law Association. Family Law Bar: Virtual Visit East Region (Ottawa & Pembroke). No charge. [Ottawa & Pembroke]

April 7, 2021 – 6:00pm-7:30pm. The Advocates’ Society – Breakout with the Bench (breakout rooms and networking). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

April 8, 2021 – 7:00pm-8:30pm – The Advocates’ Society – Personal Injury & Insurance Escape Room Getaway. Members: $15.00 + tax. Non-Members: $30.00 + tax.

April 12, 2021 – 12:00pm-1:00pm (ET) – The Advocates’ Society – Construction Law: Cross-Country Meet-up (break out rooms & networking). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax [National]

April 15, 2021 – 8:00pm-9:15pm – The Advocates’ Society – 10+ Standing Committee Quiz Mixer. Open to Members and Non-Members 8-22 years of call. Members: $10 + tax. Non-Members: $20 + tax.

April 29, 2021 – 5:00pm-6:00pm – The Advocates’ Society – The Magic of Coby with the In-House Counsel Practice Group (networking after the online show). Members: Free. Non-Members: $25 + tax.

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers? Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

Networking and making connections is a key aspect of business development for lawyers. We know it is definitely harder to make and maintain those connections in our current world. But there are some alternative ways to keep in touch and one of those ways is through virtual networking events.

We've curated a list of some upcoming events where hopefully you can connect with some other lawyers to build your network and meet potential referral sources.  Take advantage of the chat function and the break out rooms to meet someone new and make sure to follow-up after the event! 

Check out some of the virtual events below:

JANUARY 15, 2021 – 5:00pm – 6:30pm – The Advocates’ Society. Online Cooking Class with Chef Ran Ai. TAS Members: $20.00 + HST. Non-Members: $35.00 + HST

JANUARY 19, 2021 – 6:00pm-7:30pm. The Advocates’ Society. Ottawa Big Mingle. Exclusively for law school, articling, and LPP students, NCA candidates, and judicial law clerks. FREE

JANUARY 26 or 27, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:00pm. The Ontario Bar Association (Women Lawyers Forum & Global Lawyers of Canada). Speed Mentoring Event (two evenings). Members: FREE, Non-Members: $20.00 + Tax.

JANUARY 28, 2021 – 6:30pm-8:30pm. The Ontario Bar Association. Business Law Section Winter Social. Exclusive to OBA Business Law Section Members only: FREE.

JANUARY 28, 2021 – 8:00pm-9:30pm. The Advocates’ Society. National YASC Social: How to Network Online and Build Your Brand (involves a virtual Escape Room). Members: FREE, Non-Members: $10.00 + tax.

FEBRUARY 4, 2021 – 5:30pm. Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Ontario Chapter. Women Committee’s New Year Social.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:00pm. The Advocates’ Society. Virtual Mentoring: Built to Last (speed mentoring event for young advocates). Members: $10.00 + Tax (Members Only event).

FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - 5:00pm-7:00pm. The Ontario Bar Association - Your Virtual Community Block Party to celebrate Black History Month. Free for Members. 

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 – 5:30pm-7:30pm.  The Ontario Bar Association (Women Lawyers Forum & Taxation Law Sections) An Evening of Networking with Prominent Women Tax Lawyers (with CLE/CPD component as well). Member: $99.00, Student Member: $50, Non-Member: $152.00 (discount for group rates)

MARCH 4, 2021 – County of Carleton Law Association. Women’s Speed Mentoring Event. Details to be posted soon. 

Know of any other upcoming virtual social or networking events for lawyers? Let us know! And we hope to "see" you at some of these events soon.

(Please double check dates/times/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).

Was your legal practice a little slow in January?

Or, maybe it's been some time since you've stretched your "networking" legs?
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We are here to help!

Below is our curated list of upcoming lawyer networking events in Ontario.  We focus on events with a social component, where lawyers can make new contacts and potential referral sources for work: 

February 4, 2020 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association - Institute Welcome Reception - One King West. 5:15-7:15pm. Free for anyone registered for an Institute CPD Program. Otherwise: $50.00

February 6, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - Toronto Mentoring Dinner Series. 250 Yonge Street, Suite 2700. 6:00pm-8:30pm. Members $75+HST. Non-Members $95+HST.

February 8, 2020 - TORONTO - Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) - 13th Annual Conference and Gala. Toronto Region Board of Trade, 77 Adelaide St West. Can purchase tickets just for the Gala or for Conference & Gala. See website for details. 

February 13, 2020 - HAMILTON - Hamilton Law Association - First Annual Harris Cup Curling Bonspiel in support of the Lawyers' Legacy for Children. Dundas Golf & Curling Club. 5:00pm $125/per player (includes pre-game festivities, instruction, game & dinner)

February 19, 2020 - TORONTO - Women's Law Association - Workshop: Improv(e) Your Communication Skills with Bad Dog Theatre - Ryerson University, DMZ Sandbox, 341 Yonge Street, Suite 312. 6:00pm-8:30pm. Members: $30+HST Non-Members: $35+HST.

February 20, 2020 - BRAMPTON - Ontario Bar Association - Central West Regional Social. Fionn MacCool's, 11 Ray Lawson Blvd. 5:30pm-7:00pm. Free to attend but must register in advance.  

February 20, 2020 - BRANTFORD - Brant Law Association - After Hours Social. The Brantford Club, 98 George Street, Brantford. 5:00pm 

February 21, 2020 - LONDON - Middlesex Law Association - The Women's Innovation & Networking Event (WINE). The London Club. 4:30-6:30pm. Members $55+HST. Non-Members $75+HST 

February 24, 2020- LONDON - Middlesex Law Association - Mentoring Dinner 2020 (10 years or less). The London Club. 5:30-8:30pm. Member $60+HST. Non-Member $90+HST.

February 25, 2020 - OTTAWA - County of Carleton Law Association & Ottawa Chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers. Black History Month Social. CCLA Rideau & Nepean Rooms, 2nd Floor, Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin Street. $10 Registration charge (proceeds to charity). 

March 3, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society. The Mid-Career Women's Social. Lena Restaurante. 6:00pm-8:00pm Complimentary for Women Lawyers 8-22 years of practice. 

March 4, 2020 - KINGSTON - The Advocates' Society. Kingston Trivia Challenge. The Kingston Brewing Company, 34 Clarence Street. 5:30-8:00pm.

March 5, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society & Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators - An Evening with SOAR - 250 Yonge Street, Suite 2700. 5:30-7:00pm. TAS or SOAR Members: Free Non-Members: $20+HST. 

March 5, 2020 - TORONTO - Toronto Lawyers Association - 20th TLA Awards Gala. Omni King Edward Hotel, 37 King Street E. 6:00pm. Members $130+HST. Non-Members $160+HST. Young Lawyer (10 years or less) $90 +HST.  

March 5, 2020 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association - Civil Litigation Section Networking Social. Duke of Westminster 77 Adelaide St W. 5:30pm-8:00pm. Free to attend but must register in advance. 

March 5, 2020 - OTTAWA - County of Carleton Law Association - Women's Speed Mentoring Event. CCLA Nepean & Rideau Boardrooms, 2nd Floor, Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin Street. $20.00 (limited spots).

March 5, 2020 - HAMILTON - Hamilton Law Association - Solicitor's Dinner. The Hamilton Club, 6 Main Street E, Hamilton. 5:30pm $95.

March 9, 2020 - TORONTO - OBA Women Lawyers Forum - WLF Student Mix & Mingle. OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street, 2nd Flr. 5:30-8:30pm. Member: $15 Non-Member: $25.

March 12, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - 9th Annual Trivia Challenge for Charity. The Hot House Restaurant, 35 Church Street. 6:00-8:30pm. $300+HST for a Team of 4. 

March 25, 2020 - TORONTO - Young Women in Law - The 10th Annual Young Women In Law Charity Gala (featuring  the Honourable Justice Beverley McLachlin and lawyer Annamaria Enenajor) The Design Exchange, 234 Bay Street. 6:30pm-11:00pm. Members Only Pre-Sale $80.00, General Public Sale opens February 11, $95.00.

March 27, 2020 - OTTAWA - County of Carleton Law Association - Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet. Trillium Ballroom, 4th Floor, Shaw Centre. (Registration to open shortly)

Know of any other upcoming social or networking events for lawyers? Let us know!​.......And we hope to see you at some of these events soon!

**Please double check dates/times/locations/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change**

Looking to: meet other lawyers? build your network? find some referral sources? Look no further. Below is our curated list of fall networking and social events for lawyers in Ontario:
 
October 16 2019 – OTTAWA – Ontario Bar Association – Craft Beer Tasting & Networking Event – OBA Young Lawyer Division Fall Social. 3 Brewers Sparks, 240 Sparks Street. 5:30pm Registration. Complementary Registration.

October 18, 2019 - LONDON- Middlesex Law Association - Fall Social - Palasad SocialBowl (North Location) 777 Adelaide St N, London. 5:30-9:00pm. Free Admission. 

October 22, 2019 - LONDON - The Advocates' Society - London Mentoring Dinner - Abruzzi, 119 King St. London. 5:00pm. Walk-Ins welcomed. 

October 23, 2019 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society 10+ Standing Committee - Mid-Career Mingle, for lawyers 8-18 years of call. Walrus Pub and Beer Hall, Pong Bar 187 Bay Street. Free for Members. 

October 24 - BARRIE - The Advocates' Society - Barrie Pub Night - Hooligans, 66 Dunlop Street East, Barrie. 5:30-7:30pm. Your business card is your ticket. 

October 29 – TORONTO – Ontario Bar Association – Award of Excellence for Alternative Dispute Resolution. OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street. 5:30pm Registration. CBA Member $110. Non-Member $140. Student Member $60.
 
October 30 – TORONTO – Women’s Law Association of Ontario – 100th Anniversary Gala. The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street. Dress Code: Formal. 6:00pm. Member $185. Non-Member $225.

November 1 - OTTAWA - The Advocates' Society - The Ottawa Social - Norca Restaurant and Bar, Le Germain Hotel, 30 Daly Ave. 5:30pm-8:30pm. Your business card is your ticket. 

November 6 – TORONTO – Ontario Bar Association - Federal Court Bench and Bar Reception. The Wine Academy, 67 Richmond Street West. 5:00pm-7:00pm. CBA Member $30. Non-Member $35.
 
November 7 – KINGSTON – The Advocates’ Society – Kingston Pub Night. Red House, 369 King St E, Kingston ON. 5:30pm-7:30pm. Open to TAS Members, Non-Member Lawyers, and Law School and Articling Students.
 
November 11 – TORONTO – Ontario Bar Association – Dinner with Senior Estate Planners. OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street. 5:30pm Registration. CBA Member $97. Student Member $45. Non-Member $147.
 
November 13, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Young Advocates’ Social. Pravda Vodka House. 6:00pm. Your business card is your ticket.
 
November 14, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Class Actions Bench and Bar Reception. The Advocates’ Society 2700-250 Yonge Street. (Registration not open yet – Save the Date)
 
November 14 – TORONTO – Toronto Lawyers Association – Billiards with the Bar (fundraiser for Lawyers Feed the Hungry). The Rivoli, 334 Queen Street West. 6:00pm-10:00pm. $60.00
 
November 17, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Santa Claus Parade Party. Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West. 12:30pm-3:00pm. Members Only Event. $25 per family + HST.
 
November 21 – TORONTO – Ontario Bar Association – Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation Dinner (Guy Pratte) The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, 181 Wellington Street West. 6:00pm Registration. CBA Member $195. Non-Member $230.
 
November 27 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Estates Litigation Bench and Bar Reception. The Advocates’ Society Offices, 2700 – 250 Yonge Street. (Save the Date – Registration not open yet).

Know of any other upcoming social or networking events for lawyers? Let us know! .......And we hope to see you at some of these events soon!

(Please double check dates/times/locations/prices directly on the associations’ websites as this information may change).