Equity Public Education Series
The Law Society works in partnership with legal organizations, diverse community groups, schools and universities, and governments to promote awareness, education and discussion among members of the public and the legal profession on the challenges and opportunities for Francophone, Aboriginal, and equality-seeking communities in law and the legal profession. This series includes panel discussions, public forums, lectures, seminars, workshops and consultations.
For more information about upcoming events and locations, contact Rudy Ticzon, Community and Policy Advisor at (416) 947-3314, or by email. To RSVP for events, call (416) 947-3413.
Note: All panel discussions take place in the Donald Lamont Learning Centre at the Law Society of Upper Canada unless otherwise noted. All receptions take place in Convocation Hall at the Law Society of Upper Canada unless otherwise noted.
*Please note: event details are subject to change
Public Education Equality and Rule of Law Series 2010
Access Awareness - Disability Issues and Law Forum
February 3, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Topic: Parenting with a Disability and the Legal System
The Ethno-racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario (ERDCO) in collaboration with ARCH Disability Law Centre and the Law Society of Upper Canada, and Community Partners, Present a symposium on “Parenting with a Disability & the Legal System.”
Black History Month
February 10, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Convocation Hall (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Topic: The Rule of Law, Human Rights, and Development in Africa
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) and the Law Society of Upper Canada are pleased to present their annual Black History Month forum featuring a panel of leading scholars and lawyers, who will examine the interconnection of law, commerce and development in different regions in Africa, and discuss how Africa has shaped international law, democratic building, and human rights.
Women's Law Association & Law Society Symposium
February 22, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.)
Topic: Guide to Success – A Dialogue with Women in Law
The Women's Law Association of Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada are pleased to host a forum that will feature a panel of successful and influential women lawyers who will share their stories from diverse areas of legal practice and work environments.
International Women's Day
March 8, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (time to be determined)
Convocation Hall (time to be determined)
Rule of Law Series
March 22 or 24, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Convocation Hall (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
JournÉe de la francophonie 2010 reception
March 25, 2010
Convocation H all (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Holocaust Memorial Day
April 12, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Convocation Hall (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Asian Heritage Month
May 10, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Convocation Hall (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
National Aboriginal Day
June 14, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Convocation Hall (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Pride Week
June 16, 2010
Lamont Learning Centre (4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
Convocation Hall (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
2009 Equity Public Education Series
Black History Month - In partnership with the
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
Event Date: February 5, 2009
Panel Discussion: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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International Women's Day - In partnership with the
Women's Law Association of Ontario, the Feminist Legal Analysis Section
of the OBA, the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic and the Women's
Legal Education and Action Fund.
Date: March 2, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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Metis Nation of Ontario Event
Date: March 27, 2009
Symposium: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Rule of Law: Reconciling State Sovereignty with the Global
Responsibility to Protect
Date: April 6, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m.
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National Holocaust Memorial Day - In partnership
with B'nai Brith Canada
Date: April 21, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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Asian Heritage Month - In partnership with the
Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers, the South Asian Legal Clinic of
Ontario, and the South Asian Bar Association
Date: May 5, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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National Access Awareness - In partnership with ARCH
Disability Law Centre
Date: May 25, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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National Aboriginal Day
Date: June 11, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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Pride Week - In partnership with the Sexual
Orientation and Gender Identity Section of the Ontario Bar Association
Date: June 23, 2009
Time: Panel Discussion from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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2008 Equity Public Education Series
Black History Month - In partnership with the
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers
Event Date: February 6, 2008
Topic: Managing Your Law Practice and Legal Career -
The Business Case for Mentoring
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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Access Awareness - In partnership with ARCH
Disability Law Centre
Event date: March 3, 2008
Topic: The International Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities and its Implications in Litigation
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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International Women's Day - In partnership with
the Women's Law Association of Ontario, the Feminist Legal Analysis
Section of the OBA, the Barbra Schlifer Clinic and the Women's Future
Fund
Event date: March 5, 2008
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination - In partnership with the Canadian
Association of Black Lawyers and the Black Law Students Association of
Canada
Event date: March 14, 2008, Ottawa
Topic: Routes to Freedom: Reflections on the
Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade
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National Holocaust Memorial Day - In partnership
with B'nai Brith Canada
Event date: April 30, 2008
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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South Asian Heritage Month - In partnership with
the South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario
Event date: May 12, 2008
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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National Aboriginal Day
Event date: June 20, 2008
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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Pride Week - In partnership with the Sexual
Orientation and Gender Identity Section of the Ontario Bar Association
Event date: June 24, 2008
Panel Discussion: 4:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00p.m.
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International Human Rights Day - In partnership with
the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, Human Rights Research and
Education Centre
Event Date: December 9, 2008
Panel Discussion: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6 p.m.
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2007 Equity Public Education Series
Black History Month
Event date: February 7
Topic: Diversity and Excellence in the Practice of Law
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Access Awareness
Event date: February 21
Topic: Mental Health and the Criminal Law
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International Women's Day
Event date: March 7
Topic: Gender, Law and Legal Professionalism: How Women Have Shaped
Justice
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination
Event date: March 28
Topic: The Rule of Law and Activism
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National Holocaust Memorial Day
Event date: April 16
Topic: From Nuremberg to Today Using the Legacy of the Holocaust to
Prevent Future Genocide
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Asian Heritage Month
Event date: May 24
Topic: Multiculturalism and the Charter: 25 Years and Beyond
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National Aboriginal Day
Event date: June 7
Topic: The Role of Aboriginal Judges: A Balance of Perspectives
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Pride Week
Event date: June 20
Topic: Future of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender legal activism
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Law and Mental Health: Strategies for Serving the South Asian
Community
Event date: October 15
Topic: Organized in partnership with the South Asian Legal Clinic of
Ontario
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Louis Riel Day
Event date: November 16
Topic: Perspectives on Co-Management: Creating Partnerships between the
First Nations and Métis Communities
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2006 Equity Public Education Series
International Women's Day
Event date: March 8, 2006
Topic: Trafficking in Women and Children
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination
Event date: March 24, 2006
Topic: Canadian Legal Response to Torture - Promoting Human Rights
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National Holocaust Memorial Day
Event date: April 26, 2006
Topic: Eliminating Online Propaganda of Racial and Religious Hatred
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South Asian Heritage Month
Event date:May 3, 2006
Topic: How the Law Recognizes Culturally Diverse Family Structures
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National Aboriginal Day
Event date: June 7
Topic: Aboriginal Perspectives on Access to Justice
Panel Discussion: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Pride Week Event
Event date: June 20, 2006
Topic: Developments in Health Law and Policies
Panel Discussion: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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AJEFO Annual Conference
Event Date: June 22 to 25, 2006
Location: Deerhurst Centre
Louis Riel Day
Event date: November 16, 2006
Topic: Meeting at the Table: The Evolution of Métis -- First Nations
Relations
Panel Discussion: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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CLE in Partnership with the Ontario Association for the Deaf
and Pro Bono Law Ontario
Event date: November 21, 2006
Topic: Recruitment and training of lawyers for the provision of legal
services to the deaf community
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