New Year Kickoff

SABA, CABL, and FACL invite you to mingle with our lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals over appetizers and drinks at the stylish Wildfire Steakhouse at 8 Colborne Street in Toronto. Every ticket comes with a drink ticket. Ticket proceeds go to support LEAF.

 

There will be bus service from both Brampton and Osgoode Hall Law School at no additional cost.

 

Doors open at 6pm. Event runs until 10pm. Ticket required for entry and will not be sold at the door.

Law students, articling students and NCA candidates get their ticket for free!

 

Register: https://lnkd.in/gWjuPyay

SABA Toronto’s Annual General Meeting

SABA AGM – July 26, 2023 at 6 pm

Voting for Candidates

Notice of the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”)
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. (Toronto time)

The AGM of the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (“SABA Toronto”) will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. (Toronto time) by electronic conference (the “Meeting”), for the following purposes:

1. to receive and consider SABA Toronto’s annual financial statements for the financial year ending January 31, 2023;
2. to elect up to eight (8) directors for a two-year term; and
3. to transact such further or other business as may properly come before the Meeting (or any adjournment thereof).

Members of record as of the close of business on Thursday, July 13, 2023 shall be entitled to vote at the Meeting.

All members of SABA Toronto, and in particular those members unable to join the Meeting, are encouraged to vote in advance and at their earliest convenience by dating and signing the form of proxy (click here for a copy) and returning it to their proxyholder in .docx or PDF format.

Candidates’ Statements of Interest
An alphabetical list of candidates to serve on SABA Toronto’s board of directors follows immediately below. You can click on each candidate’s name to download their statement of interest – learn more about the candidates before voting at our AGM or in advance by submitting your proxy.

Annie Tayyab
Christopher Dias
Davin Michael Garg
Gurteg Singh
Hisham Imtiaz
Imran Kamal
Lipi Mishra
Mohena Singh
Mohit Sethi
Pardeep Brar
Rinku Deswal

Register for the AGM

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejvvo6xa40029323&llr=usluvohab

Registration for the AGM is free. All SABA Toronto members are encouraged to attend to learn more about our board of directors and our activities over the past year.

We look forward to seeing you on July 26. Please make time to submit your proxy if you cannot attend the AGM to ensure that your vote is counted!

SABA Celebration of the Hon. George Strathy in Partnership with BLG

We’re delighted to announce, in partnership with our friends at Borden Ladner Gervais, that we are hosting a celebration for former Chief Justice of Ontario, the Honourable George R. Strathy on June 19th.

Featuring BLG Partner Tamara Tomomitsu and SABA Toronto President Devin Persaud, this is an event you won’t want to miss. A networking reception will follow the conversation and related remarks.

Where: BLG’s offices at 22 Adelaide Street West W- Suite 3400

When: 5:15 PM-5:40 PM – Registration

5:45-6:00 PM – Opening Remarks

6:00 PM-7:00 PM – Fireside Chat/Panel

7:00 PM -8:00 PM – Networking Reception

Cost: This event is FREE for all SABA, RODA, FACL, Law Students and BLG Members. Please register using the link above (tinyurl.com/strathyconversation).

REGISTER HERE

However, as space is limited please do not register unless you intend on attending. Consistent no-shows will be banned from future SABA events.

As part of the celebration SABA will be matching all contributions (up to $1,000) to the George R. Strathy Award endowment at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law. Please use the below QR code and follow the steps to donate!

SABA – KCLA – CABL – FACL – Special Bencher Election Social in Support of The Good Governance Coalition – Meet Your Benchers Candidates

Lawyers and paralegals across Ontario will vote in April to elect benchers who will govern the Law Society of Ontario. The Good Governance Coalition’s candidates bring incredible depth, experience, and leadership, and include among them past presidents and directors of virtually every major legal association in Ontario. Its candidates understand the importance of EDI in our profession and they themselves reflect its broad diversity. We invite all supporters to meet colleagues and friends and candidates of the GGC.

Register at the following link: click here

3rd Annual Women Lawyers’ Symposium

In recognition of International Women’s Day, join us at the Women Lawyers’ Symposium on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 9:30 – 3:30 for learning and networking opportunities for female-identifying lawyers at all stages of their careers.

Lunch and refreshments are included, and halal and vegetarian options are available.
Price: $10 (Early Bird) / $20 (Regular) | CPD Accreditation Pending.

Register here: http://ow.ly/K22g50N3NKp