Oksana Romanov

Artwork in black on blue with stylisrd birds surrounding a golden sun eminating golden light on the nearest creatures to it

Tapestry with design by Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak #WomensArt

Print featuring many stylised simple figures on bicycles as if in a large race going towards the right

Artwork by US artist Sarah Jacoby.
#Womensart #Thursday

Cover of "The Advocates' Journal" Summer 2025 issue featuring a stylized Canadian flag waving in a box, with the same image enlarged and faded in the background. Text reads "Read the latest issue of The Advocates' Journal", and The Advocates' Society logo appears in the bottom right corner.

📚 TAS Members: The Summer issue of The Advocates’ Journal is now online! ☀️

This edition explores the growing challenges to the rule of law in Canada & offers thoughtful commentary on how advocates can, and must, respond.

Sign in to your TAS account to read it: buff.ly/VCtUqYq #TASJournal

Painted artwork featuring three comic heads of cats one above the other, one in red, one in yellow, and one in black, with the hand written text 'On your marks" and "Get ready' only between the top two, the bottom cat smiles, all on a cream background

'Go Cats' by contemporary artist Angela Smyth #WomensArt #Monday

Remembering our colleague, Abdalla Barqawi It is with profound sadness that Conway Baxter Wilson LLP announces the sudden passing last week of our beloved friend and colleague, Abdalla Barqawi, aged 36.Abdalla joined our firm as an associate i...

We are deeply saddened by Abdalla's passing. He was a member of the OBA Board of Directors, chair of the Equality Committee and a champion of our Peer Support Network. He will be remembered for his kindness, intellect and optimism. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

Painting of a white woman swimming under turquoise water with eyes closed , swimming forwards in a black costume

'Idlewild' by contemporary US realist painter Samantha French #WomensArt

Thunder Bay lawyer Katy Commisso will be the next president of the Ontario Bar Association, beginning in September, leading a mandate to help OBA members successfully navigate Transitions in Life and Law. oba.org/news/oba-ann...

Members of the OBA Council recently showed their #OBApride during their June meeting in Toronto. We can help you show your pride, too. Learn how at: oba.org/get-involved...

Surrealist type painting with a central standing female figure in a long pink dress holding a Mexican flag with buildings and machinery behind her to the right and ancient Mexican artifacts and iconography to her left

Self-Portrait on the Border Line between Mexico and the United States, 1932, Frida Kahlo #womensart

The OBA's Section Executive Election is taking place until June 18. Have your say in who fills these roles. Only Section members can vote for the executive. To participate in the voting process, you must enroll in a section by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. cbaapps.org/oba_Sec_Enro...

During #PrideMonth2025, the OBA is "All In" as we stand together in solidarity and celebrate the achievements and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ lawyers, as well as those working to build a more fair, equal and inclusive profession, justice system, province and country. #OBApride

Print featuring a woodland landscape with large tree to the left and path and glade with dappled sunlight and shadow

'Summer tree glow' Linocut by contemporary printmaker Alexandra Buckle #WomensArt

Print featuring two people with bacjs tovtbe viewer sitting in deck chairs holding hands under a star filled sky and illuminated paper lanterns

Sarah Morgan, contemporary UK printmaker #WomensArt

Textile design with large floral design featuring close-ups of vivid red, white and yellow different flowers

The work of Vera Neumann (1907–1993), US textile designer and artist known for her bold use of colour #WomensArt

I’m looking forward to my second term on the Young Advocates' Standing Committee of The Advocates'​ Society. I plan to share my voice, support new advocates, and represent Central West. Together we can turn challenges into opportunities!

Welcome to our new 2025-26 Executive Committee, President Hilary Book, Vice-President Craig Ferris, KC, Treasurer Cynthia Kuehl and Secretary Monique Jilesen, LSM. For more about our incoming Executive and our plans for the 2025-2026 term, see the letter from our President to members buff.ly/wcHjXZM

Lawyers of all levels, from the new litigator to the seasoned veteran, will benefit from this practical and insightful program. Don’t miss out on this signature event! Register now to secure your spot. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...

Congratulations to Angela Ogang, recipient of the Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism. Join us to celebrate her and acknowledge the achievements of some of Ontario’s brightest legal stars at the OBA’s annual Awards Gala on June 19 in Toronto. www.cbapd.org/details_en.a...

The Hon. Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, participates in a special fireside chat during Thursday's Young Lawyers Gala in Toronto.

Photo of a white person's arm with a bracelet created by many square pages with images

Lyske Gais and Lia Duinker, creators of the Book Bracelet inspired by the work of Rembrandt and winners of a design competition for The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam #WomensArt

Look what has arrived in your virtual mail box! #YASC #TASProud #KeepingTabs

Cover of "Keeping Tabs" Spring 2025 issue featuring an illustrated blue-toned park scene with people and trees. Text reads "Read the latest issue of Keeping Tabs", and The Advocates' Society logo appears in the bottom right corner.

The Spring issue of Keeping Tabs is here! 🌸

Inside: valuable guidance from members of the bench, insights on being a courageous young advocate, health and wellness strategies, a lens on specialized practice, and a timely interview with a trade lawyer.

Read it here: buff.ly/fodmRo3

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I also got a chance to sign my copy of Valley of the Birdtail, and Professor Sanderson’s message is precious: “Stay just”.

It was an honour to attend Wampum Diplomacy, an inspirational talk by Professor Sanderson & an eye-opening discussion exploring the concepts of Wampum technology, duty of hospitality, constitutionalism, Indigenous self-determination, economic prosperity, international law, colonialism/nationalism.

🇨🇦🍁❤️

Monochrome photograph of a sitting white woman facing forwards with one arm bent on her lap with head resting on her hand, wearing a striped long skirt and black blouse, looking defiantly outwards

'I didn’t have time to be anyone’s muse... I was too busy rebelling" Surrealist painter Leonora Carrington #WomensArt

🌸🌸🌸 #TO #HighPark