35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Michael Giordano, member since 2009. Member Profile Name: Michael Giordano Firm: Avanessy Giordano LLP Year called to the bar: 2010 Joined OTLA: 2009 We asked Michael to reflect on …
35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Associations (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Maria Damiano, OTLA Past President and member since 2004. Member Profile Name: Maria Damiano Firm: Harte Law PC Year called to the bar: 2002 Joined OTLA: 2004 We asked …
35 Years, 35 Voices highlights the members who have contributed to the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s (OTLA) growth, strengthened access to justice and supported a collaborative plaintiff-side community across Ontario over the past 35 years. Meet Mary-Anne Strong, OTLA President and member since 2012. Member Profile Name: Mary-Anne Strong Firm: Beckett Personal Injury Lawyers Year called to the bar: 2002 Joined OTLA: 2012 We asked …
Each year on December 5, International Volunteer Day offers an opportunity to recognize the individuals who give their time, energy and expertise to strengthen our communities. At the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA), volunteers are integral to our work and to the continued success of our mission. From members serving on committees and task forces, to those contributing to advocacy initiatives, educational programming, mentorship and community engagement, OTLA volunteers play …
Chronic pain doesn’t just live in the body. Its effects echo through families, friendships and communities. Though it’s an issue often invisible to others, its effect is profound. But so is the strength of those who live with it daily, proving courage and strength are sometimes simply getting up each day and trying again. November 2 to 8, 2025 is National Pain Awareness Week in …
As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air settles across Ontario, Thanksgiving offers us a moment to reflect personally and professionally on the shared values that bind us all together in a world that seems to be increasingly divided. At its core, Thanksgiving is about gratitude. OTLA’s membership is made up of some of the very best lawyers in the province: those who have dedicated their careers to …
