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Virtual Lawyer Networking Events for June

6/3/2020

We are bringing back our curated monthly lists of lawyer networking events for you!

It probably goes without saying that all of these events are now "virtual". Despite the lack of in-person events, it is still important for lawyers to keep up their relationships and networking skills. Increasing your connections and networks helps with finding referral sources, mentors, new jobs, and building your personal brand. Check out the virtual social events below:

VIRTUAL EVENTS JUNE 2020

JUNE 5, 2020 – 12:00pm-12:45pm. (Occurring every Friday) Toronto Lawyers Association, Friday Colleague Connections. FREE for members. Lawyers, licensing candidates and law school students are welcome.

JUNE 9, 2020 – 5:00pm-6:00pm. Ontario Bar Association, Labour & Employment Law Social Tuesday on Zoom Event. Registration required. FREE.

JUNE 11, 2020 – 6:00pm. The Advocates’ Society, End of Term Dinner at Home, (plus virtual “After Party”), Members Only. $25.00 (Proceeds to Pro Bono Canada)

JUNE 13, 2020 – 2:00pm. Ontario Bar Association, The Grape: Online Virtual Wine Tasting. Must register by June 5th to ensure wine is delivered in time! Members Only: $180 + $14.50 shipping.

JUNE 16, 2020 – 12:00pm-1:00pm. The Women’s Law Association of Ontario, Ladies Who Still Lunch – A Virtual Check-In. Register in advance. FREE for Members.

JUNE 16, 2020 – 12:30pm-1:30pm. Ontario Trial Lawyers Association: Lawyer Virtual Roundtable, Members Only. FREE.

JUNE 25, 2020 – 6:00pm-8:00pm. Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Annual Speed Mentoring Event. Free. Must register by June 22.

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).

Lawyers Looking for Leads: Lawyer Networking Events for March & April 2020

3/9/2020

** UPDATE: WARNING - PLEASE CHECK WITH ORGANIZERS AS MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED OR POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19**

Below is our curated list of upcoming lawyer networking events in Ontario for March and April 2020. We focus on events with a social component, where lawyers can make new contacts and find potential referral sources for work:

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 25, 2020 - BRAMPTON - The Advocates' Society - Young Advocates' Peel Social. Fionn MacCool's 11 Ray Lawson Blvd. 6:00pm. Your business card is your ticket.

March 26, 2020 - WINDSOR - The Advocates' Society - Young Advocates' Windsor Social. Panache Restaurant and Lounge. 53 Pitt Street East. 5:30-7:30pm. Your business card is your ticket.

March 26, 2020 - KITCHENER - The Advocates' Society - Waterloo Region Social. Gilt Restaurant, 305 King Street West. 5:30-7:30pm. Your business card is your ticket.

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)

April 1, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - Wine & Cheese with the Bench. For lawyers in their first 10 years of practice. 2700- 250 Yonge Street. 5:30pm-7:30pm. Members: $50.00. Non-Members: $70.00

April 15, 2020 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association - The OBA Awards Gala. Omni King Edward Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 37 King Street East. 6:00pm Reception. 7:00pm Dinner and Awards. Tickets: $240.00

April 21, 2020 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association - Dinner with Your Honourable Estates List Judges. OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street, 2nd Floor. 5:30pm Registration 6:00pm Dinner. Member: $97.00 Non-Member: $147.00

April 22, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - Family Law Bench & Bar Reception. The Advocates' Society Offices, 2700-250 Yonge Street. 5:30-7:30pm

April 24, 2020 - OTTAWA - County of Carleton Law Association - Law Day Fun Run & Walk. Marion Dewar Plaza. 12:30pm-2:30pm.

April 30, 2020 - TORONTO - Toronto Lawyers Association - 8th Annual Young Lawyers Bench & Bar Social. TLA Lawyers Lounge, 2nd Floor, 361 University Ave Courthouse. 5:30-7:30pm. Members: FREE Non-Members: $20.00

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**

Lawyers Looking for Leads: Networking Events for February & March 2020

2/2/2020

Was your legal practice a little slow in January?

Or, maybe it's been some time since you've stretched your "networking" legs?

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**

Lawyers Looking for Leads: December 2019 & January 2020

12/9/2019

Every few months we list upcoming opportunities for lawyers in Ontario to get out and stretch their "networking" legs.

We focus on events with a social component, where lawyers can make new contacts and potential referral sources for work.

Our curated list for December & January is below:

DECEMBER 11, 2019 - OTTAWA - Ontario Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division - OBA YLD Holiday Social East. Queen St. Fare, 170 Queen Street, Ottawa. 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $15.00 [SOLD OUT]

DECEMBER 12, 2019 - LONDON - Middlesex Law Association - MLA Jazzy Christmas Social. Chaucer's, 122 Carling Street, London. 4:30PM-6:30PM.

DECEMBER 16, 2019 - TORONTO - Women's Law Association - Holiday Festive Meeting.
1 Toronto Street, Suite 900. 6:30pm-8:00pm. No Charge. RSVP before December 12.

DECEMBER 19, 2019 - LONDON - Middlesex Law Association - Library Christmas Party. Library, 80 Dundas Street, Unit N, London. All day! Stop by for coffee and treats.

JANUARY 15, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - Young Advocates' Social. Irish Embassy Pub & Grill, 49 Yonge Street. 6:00pm-8:30pm. Your business card is your ticket.

JANUARY 22, 2020 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Corporate Counsel Association and Young Lawyers Division - 2020 New Year Social. Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, 199 Bay Street, Suite 4000. 5:30 Registration. Members: Free. Non-Members: $20.

JANUARY 23, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - An Evening with the Commercial List (Bench & Bar Reception). 250 Yonge Street, Suite 2700. 5:30-7:00pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $30.00 (+HST).

JANUARY 28, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - Labour & Employment Networking Reception. 250 Yonge Street, Suite 2700. 5:30-7:00pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $20.00 (+HST).

JANUARY 29, 2020 - TORONTO - The Advocates' Society - Criminal Law Networking Reception. 250 Yonge Street, Suite 2700. 5:30-7:00pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $20.00 (+HST).

JANUARY 30, 2020 - OTTAWA - The Advocates' Society - The President's Reception. The Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street. 5:30-7:30. Complimentary for members and non-member lawyers, judges, and articling and law school students.

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).

Lawyers Looking for Leads: October & November 2019 Networking Events

10/15/2019

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).

Lawyers Looking for Leads: September & October Networking Events

8/14/2019

We know you are all having a relaxing summer, but it is never to early to start thinking about attending some lawyer networking events in the fall!

We've compiled a list of upcoming social and networking events over the next couple of months to help you build your personal network and find potential referral sources:

September 10 - TORONTO - Law Society of Ontario - Opening of the Courts & Reception. 361 University Ave, Courtroom 6-1 at 3:30pm - followed by a reception at Convocation Hall, 130 Queen Street West. Open to members of the judiciary, lawyers and paralegals (articling/law students welcomed too).

September 12 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Young Advocates’ Pub Night. Hothouse Restaurant and Bar, 35 Church Street. 6:00pm. Your business card is your ticket. Open to TAS Members and Non-Member lawyers, articling students, and law school students.

September 12 – OTTAWA – County Carleton Law Association – Opening of the Courts and CCLA Grand Reopening Reception. Ottawa Courthouse, 161 Elgin Street. 4:30pm

September 12 – LONDON – Middlesex Law Association – Opening of the Courts & Reception. Museum London, Community Gallery. Procession leaves the Court at 5:00pm.

September 12 - SUDBURY - The Advocates' Society (Young Advocates' Standing Committee) / Sudbury and District Law Association - Trivia Challenge. La Formagerie, 80 Elgin Street. 5:30 pm. $15 per lawyer, free for students.

September 16 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association - Women Lawyers Forum - Mix & Mingle. OBA Conference Centre, 20 Toronto Street. 5:30pm-8:30pm. $25.00

September 19 – TORONTO – Ontario Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division (Central) – Fall Social and Speed Networking. OBA Conference Centre 20 Toronto Street. 6:00pm-9:00pm. $20.00 Registration Fee.

September 20 – LONDON – Middlesex Law Association – The Women’s Innovation and Networking Event (WINE). The London Club. 4:30pm-6:30pm. Members $55. Non-Members $75.

September 24 – OTTAWA – County Carleton Law Association – Annual Golf Tournament. GreyHawk Golf Club, Cumberland. 2:30pm. $141.25 (golf + BBQ Reception) $60.00 (just BBQ Reception).

September 25 – TORONTO – Young Women in Law – Speed Mentoring Event. McCarthy Tetrault 66 Wellington Street W, Suite 5300. 5:30pm. $40.00 for Members. $45 for Non-Members.

September 26 – BRANTFORD – Brant Law Association – Annual Golf Tournament. Northridge Municipal Golf Course, Brantford. 12:00. $80 (Golf, Lunch & Dinner) $30 (Dinner only).

October 3 – HAMILTON – Hamilton Law Association – Commercial Litigation Dinner. Lo Presti’s, 165 Jackson St. E. Hamilton. 5:30pm. $100.00.

October 3 - TORONTO - Ontario Bar Association - An Evening of Networking and Mentoring with Top Women Litigators. Dipchand LLP, 401 Bay Street, Suite 2100. 5:30pm registration. OBA/CBA Member: FREE. Non-Member:$15.00

October 10 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society / Ontario Bar Association – Retirement Dinner for The Honourable Heather J. Forster Smith. Arcadian Court 401 Bay Street. 5:30pm Registration. $200.00 (tax included). Black Tie Optional.

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 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.

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).

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Lawyers Looking for Leads? July and August 2019 Networking Events

6/17/2019

Lawyers’ busy lives might be winding down a bit for the summer (hopefully), but there are still a few opportunities to network with fellow lawyers and potentially find some new connections.

We've compiled a list of upcoming social and networking events over the next couple of months to help you build your personal network and find potential referral sources:

JULY 8, 2019 – HAMILTON – Hamilton Law Association’s Summer Social. The Terrace of The Hamilton Club. 5:30-7:30 pm. No need to RSVP, just drop by.

JULY 18, 2019 – BRANTFORD – The Brant Law Association After Hours Social. Brantford Golf & Country Club – Patio. After 5:00pm. No RSVP required.

AUGUST 14, 2019 – HAMILTON – Hamilton Law Association. New Lawyers’ Meet’n Eat. The John Sopinka Courthouse 7th Floor Jurors’ Lounge 12:30pm-2:00pm. $5.00 Pay in advance or at the door.

AUGUST 15, 2019 – BRANTFORD – The Brant Law Association After Hours Social. Brantford Golf & Country Club – Patio. After 5:00pm. No RSVP required.

AUGUST 19, 2019 – LONDON – Middlesex Law Association. Annual Golf Tournament. Highland Golf Club.

AUGUST 19, 2019 – RICHMOND HILL – Women’s Law Association of Ontario/Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs. 18th Annual Deb Snead Memorial Golf Event. Putting Clinic:12:30 Golf: 2:00pm Reception: 4:30pm. Dinner: 6:00pm.

AUGUST 20, 2019 - TORONTO - Young Women In Law - 2019 Articling Student Welcome Drinks, The Walrus 187 Bay Street 6:00pm-8:00pm *Free for Articling Students* Reserve your spot.

AUGUST 28, 2019 – TORONTO – Toronto Lawyers Association. TLA Summer Patio Pub. The Porch, 250 Adelaide St. W. 5:30pm-7:30pm. Lawyers Only. Members: Free. Non-Members: $20.00.

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

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

Lawyers Looking for Leads? Networking Events: May and June

4/18/2019

It is awards season for lawyers, which means there are a lot of upcoming social and networking events to attend in Toronto, Ottawa, and London!

We've compiled a list to help you build your personal network and find potential referral sources:

MAY 1, 2019 – OTTAWA – OBA Young Lawyers Division. A Springtime Evening with The Honourable Justice Malcom Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada. The Rideau Club. 5:00pm Registration. CBA Member $35.00. Non-Member $45.00

MAY 1, 2019 – TORONTO – Women’s Law Association of Ontario – Articling Chapter. Champagne & Shop. The Hudson’s Bay 176 Yonge Street. 6:00pm-9:00pm. Articling Students and WLAO Members $30.00. Non-Members $40.00.

MAY 2, 2019 – TORONTO -Toronto Lawyers Association – 7th Annual Bench & Bar Young Lawyers Soiree. TLA Lawyers Lounge, 2nd Floor, 361 University. 5:00pm Registration. 5:30pm-7:30pm. This event is for lawyers called to the Bar in the past 10 years as well as articling students and law students. Members and Judiciary FREE. Non-Members $20.00

MAY 2, 2019 – LONDON – The Advocates’ Society London Pub Night. 5:30pm. The Squire Pub and Grill. This event is open to members, non-member lawyers and law school and articling students. FREE. Your business card is your ticket. Register online.

MAY 14, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Class Actions Section Spring Social. PwC Canada 18 York Street, Suite 2600. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. FREE.

MAY 14, 2019 – OTTAWA – The Advocates’ Society - The John P. Nelligan Award for Excellence in Advocacy 2019 – Shaw Centre, Ottawa. 6:00pm-10:00pm. $135.00 (members and non-members welcomed).

MAY 14, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society Annual Family Law Bench and Bar Reception. 2700 – 250 Yonge Street. 5:30pm Registration. FREE for members. $20.00 for non-members.

MAY 15, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Award of Excellence in Insurance Law. Omni King Edward Hotel. 5:30pm-9:00pm. CBA Member $175. Non-Member $195.

MAY 15, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA – Young Lawyers Gala. Gardiner Museum. 6:00pm-10:00pm. CBA Member $80.00. CBA Student Member $55.00. Non-Member $100.

MAY 16, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Women Lawyers Forum Award of Excellence in the Promotion of Women’s Equality Award Winner: Lynn McGrade. 20 Toronto Street. 5:30pm Registration. 6:00pm Dinner & Award. CBA Member $100, CBA Student Member $50, Non-Member $140.

MAY 22, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Toronto Mentoring Dinner Series (Speed Mentoring). 2700-250 Yonge Street. 6:00pm-8:30pm. Members $75.00. Non-Members $95.00.

MAY 29, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Award of Excellence in Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law. 20 Toronto Street. 5:00pm Registration. CBA Member $65.00. CBA Student Member $40.00. Non-Member $95.00.

MAY 30, 2019 – OTTAWA – County of Carleton Law Association. Spring Fling Social. 4:30pm. Geneva Room, Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lisgar.

JUNE 4, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Award of Excellence in Trusts and Estates Law. Four Seasons Hotel. 5:30pm Registration. CBA Member $140.00 Non-Member $170.00.

JUNE 6, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Health Law Section Year-End Dinner and Award Presentation. 20 Toronto Street. 5:30pm Registration. CBA Member $95.00. CBA Student Member $45.00. Non-Member $145.00.

JUNE 12, 2019 – TORONTO – WLAO Annual Awards Gala. Rosewater Room. 17 Toronto Street. 6:00pm Reception followed by dinner. Member $110.00. Non-Member $125.00. Student $95.00.

JUNE 13, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA Award of Excellence in Pensions & Benefits. Cluny Bistro, Distillery District. 5:30pm Registration. CBA Member $155. Non-Member $170.

JUNE 20, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society End of Term Dinner. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building. 5:30pm Registration. Members Only. $275.00.

Know of any other upcoming social or networking events? Let us know!

And we hope to see you at some of these events soon.

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

Lawyers Looking for Leads - Upcoming Networking & Social Events: March/April 2019

3/4/2019

Our popular "Lawyers Looking for Leads" list is back!

Generate new business for your law firm with referrals from other lawyers. Build your personal network and find potential referral sources by attending legal events and meeting other lawyers in-person.

Too busy to research potential networking events? We’ve done that for you!
Below is a list of some networking opportunities coming up for March/April (and a couple in May) (while most CLE/CPD events contain some element of networking, our list focuses on networking-only or mainly social events):

MARCH 7, 2019 – OTTAWA – County of Carleton Law Association – Annual General Meeting & Awards Banquet. The Shaw Centre. 5:30pm-9:30pm. Single ticket: $123.89 +HST. Table of 10: $1238.94 + HST.

MARCH 21, 2019 – TORONTO - Toronto Lawyers Association / NCA Network – Launch Event at the TLA Lawyers Lounge, 361 University Ave. 5:30pm-7:30pm. NCA Network is a networking group for internationally educated lawyers and students. $20.00 and you must pre-register.

MARCH 21, 2019 – TORONTO - The Advocates’ Society – The Young Advocates’ Standing Committee (Lawyers in their first 10 years of practice) – Trivia Challenge for Charity in support of TAS Gives Back at Hot House Restaurant. 6:00pm – 8:30pm. $300 +HST for a team of four.

MARCH 21, 2019 – WHITBY – The Ontario Bar Association - Women Lawyers Forum Durham Social at Durham College, Whitby Campus. 5:30pm-8:00pm. $25 + HST or $10 + HST if you are a CBA/OBA Student Member.

MARCH 21, 2019 – OTTAWA – County of Carleton Law Association – Women’s Speed Mentoring Event at Ottawa City Hall. 5:30pm-7:30pm. For junior lawyers and new calls. $20.00.

MARCH 26, 2019 – OTTAWA – County of Carleton Law Association – LSO East Region Bencher Candidate Meet & Greet at the CCLA, Ottawa Courthouse. 5:00pm-7:30pm. Free, but you must register in advance.

MARCH 27, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Mid-Career Women’s Social – Lena Restaurant. 6:00pm. Free, but you need to register in advance.

MARCH 27, 2019 – TORONTO – Young Women in Law – The 9th Annual Young Women in Law Charity Gala at the Arcadian Court. 6:00pm-10:00pm. $80.00 for members. $95.00 for non-members.

MARCH 28, 2019 – TORONTO - Toronto Lawyers Association – LSO Bencher Candidate Meet & Greet – Come network with other lawyers and meet TLA members who are running for Bencher in an informal setting. 5:30pm-7:00pm. Free, but you need to register in advance.

MARCH 28, 2019 – VAUGHAN – The Ontario Bar Association – The Young Lawyers’ Uptown Social hosted by the OBA’s Young Lawyers Division. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Free to register, cash bar.

APRIL 9, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Securities Litigation Reception at The Advocates’ Society Education Centre, 250 Yonge Street. 5:30pm- 7:00pm. $20.00 + HST for Members. $40.00 + HST for non-members.

APRIL 10, 2019 – TORONTO – The Advocates’ Society – Wine and Cheese with the Bench – Open to lawyers in their first 10 years of practice at The Advocates’ Society Education Centre, 250 Yonge Street. 5:30pm – 7:30pm. $44.25 + HST.

APRIL 10, 2019 – TORONTO – OBA/WLF, CABL, SABA, FACL – Women’s Speed Mentoring: The Track to Success at Bennett Jones LLP. 5:30pm-7:45pm. Save the date – registration details to be posted soon.

APRIL 18, 2019 – HAMILTON – The Hamilton Law Association – Annual Dinner at The Art Gallery of Hamilton. Cocktails at 5:30pm. Dinner at 6:00pm. $110.00.

APRIL 30, 2019 – TORONTO – The Ontario Bar Association – Dinner with Your Honourable Estates List Judges – OBA Conference Center. 5:30 registration 6:00pm-8:00pm Dinner & Program. $95.00 + HST Members, $45.00 + HST Student Members, and $145.00 for Non-Members.

MAY 2, 2019 – TORONTO -Toronto Lawyers Association – 7th Annual Bench & Bar Young Lawyers Soiree. Courthouse Library, 3rd floor, 361 University. 6:30pm-10:30pm. This event is for lawyers called to the Bar in the past 10 years as well as articling students and law students. Save the date, details to be posted soon.

MAY 14, 2019 – OTTAWA – The Advocates’ Society - The John P. Nelligan Award for Excellence in Advocacy 2019 – Shaw Centre, Ottawa. 6:00pm-10:00pm. $135 + HST (members and non-members welcomed).

Know of any other upcoming social or networking events? Let us know!

And we hope to see you at some of these events soon.

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

Lawyers Looking for Leads? Upcoming Networking Events: November/December 2018

11/7/2018

One of our most popular blog posts was our first "Lawyers Looking for Leads" article from July featuring summer networking opportunities for the legal profession.

It was so well received that we've decided to repeat a similar post a few times a year to keep our lawyer clients up to date on some great social events and to give them a chance to generate some leads, meet new people, and to just get out and have some fun!

Below are some upcoming social events/networking opportunities you do not want to miss. Registration information for these events can be found in the links:

November 8, 2018 - Ontario Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Southwest Social: London, 5pm-7pm, Joe Cool's Restaurant. Registration complimentary.

November 13, 2018 - Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers / South Asian Bar Association - Fall Social Networking Event: Toronto, 5:30pm registration, 6-8pm Networking, 3 Brewers, 120 Adelaide St. Hosted by the FACL Women's Committee, the FACL Mentorship Committee, and SABA. Registration complimentary.

November 14, 2018 - The Advocates' Society -  Young Advocates’ Pub Night, Toronto: Pravda Vodka Bar, 6:00pm-8:30pm. Open to TAS members, non-member lawyers, and law school and articling students. Your business card is your ticket.

November 14, 2018 - The Advocates' Society - Kingston Pub Night, Red House 369 King St. East, 5:30-7:30. This event is open to TAS members, non-member lawyers, and law school and articling students.

November 15, 2018 - The Advocates' Society - Estate Litigation Bench and Bar Reception, Toronto:  The Advocates' Society offices, 2700- 250 Yonge Street, 5:30-7:00pm. Free for Members. $30.00 for Non-Members.

November 15, 2018 - Toronto Lawyers Association - TLA Fall Pub event, Dublin Calling, 250 Adelaide St. W., from 5:30-7:30pm. Free for TLA Members ($20 for non-members). Open to lawyers and articling students. Ticket includes appetizers and two drinks.

November 18, 2018 - The Advocates' Society - Santa Claus Parade Party, Toronto: Campbell House, 12:30pm-3:00pm Members Only event: $25.00 per family.

November 28, 2018 - South Asian Bar Association - Annual Gala and Awards Night, Toronto, Liberty Grand 6:00pm-10:00pm. $225.00 for individual ticket.

November 29, 2018 - County of Carleton Law Association - 5th Annual Holiday Social, Geneva Room, Knox Church, Ottawa: 4:30pm-7:30pm. No fee, but please register in advance. All are welcome - judges, paralegals, students and lawyers.

November 30, 2018 - Hamilton Lawyers Association - The Annual Members’ Appreciation Lunch, 5th Floor Lawyers' Lounge, 45 Main Street East, Hamilton: 12:00-2:00pm.

December 13, 2018 - The Advocates' Society - President's Festive Reception, Toronto: TAS Offices - 2700-250 Yonge Street. Members Only

Know of any other upcoming social or networking events? Let us know!

And we hope to see you at some of these events soon.

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

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