OTLA takes pride in representing victims of negligence in Ontario. When advocating for our clients, we ensure that the mental health component of their claims is not overlooked. Often long after the physical impact of an accident or negligence heals, the psychological effects continue and can be profoundly life-changing – not only for the victims themselves as they journey on the road to recovery, but for their families as well. Through regular CLE programs, OTLA offers education to its membership on how to understand and communicate their clients’ psychological experiences, and how to access and quantify the needed support and treatment that they require as a result.
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Standing United Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia: OTLA promotes Equality & Acceptance
May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. On this day, and everyday, OTLA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advocating for the rights and dignity of LGBTQIA2S+ individuals. Today, we stand beside all those around the world who face discrimination, violence and prejudice simply because of who they are or who they love.
Queen’s University Takes Top Prize at 2016 OTLA Cup
Ten competitors and five witnesses from law schools throughout Ontario competed in the annual mooting competition in a hotly contested mock trial, held this year in Windsor, Ontario. The competition was tight as all the participants were extremely well prepared, but ultimately only one team could take home the Cup. Queen’s University returned the OTLA Cup to Kingston in 2016, the site of the first …
