According to the OBA’s release, these individuals and organizations are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession in Ontario and their service to the OBA. This year’s winners are:
Award for Distinguished Service:
- The Hon. Darla Wilson, Court of Appeal for Ontario
- Steve Pengelly, Legal Aid Ontario
- Raymond Leclair, LAWPRO
Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility:
Barbara Legate, Legate Injury Lawyers
David Scott Award for Pro Bono Law:
Louis Frapporti, Gowling WLG
Linda Adlam Manning Award for Volunteerism:
Angela Ogang, AngeLaw
Orlando Da Silva Award for Improvement of Mental Wellbeing in the Justice Sector:
- Voices for Mental Health, Ministry of the Attorney General
- Teresa Donnelly, Ministry of the Attorney General
The Heather McArthur Memorial Young Lawyers Award:
Adam Goldenberg, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
(This award will be presented at the OBA’s Young Lawyers Gala on May 22.)
“We are incredibly proud to honour these outstanding recipients for their extraordinary dedication to excellence and service. Their relentless pursuit of the highest standards is a testament to their professionalism, integrity and passion for advancing the legal field,” said OBA President Kathryn Manning. “Their continued contributions, both to the OBA and the broader legal community, embody the very core values that define our association and its members. Their work not only strengthens the legal profession, but also serves as a shining example of leadership and commitment that will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”
Tickets to the gala can be purchased here.