Jill Lewis interviewed on the CBC about extended parental leave
Our very own Jill Lewis was interviewed yesterday by the CBC, discussing the changes to extended parental leave proposed in the 2017 Federal Budget. The proposal allows parents to take an extended parental leave of up to 18 months. The benefit rate for extended leave will be 33%, compared to the existing rate of 55% for 12 months.
Lanise Hayes in the Law Times
Our very own Lanise Hayes was recently quoted in the Law Times article “Indian Act ‘paternalistic’ on will-making”. The article discussed Wills for Indigenous Canadians subject to the Indian Act who live on reserves.
Nelligan O’Brien Payne Profiled in Best Offices Ottawa!
Nelligan O’Brien Payne has been selected for inclusion in the second edition of Best Offices Ottawa magazine! Published by the Ottawa Business Journal, Best Offices Ottawa 2017 profiles six of the most notable workplaces in the National Capital Region.
Pam MacEachern at the Supreme Court of Canada
This morning our very own Pam MacEachern appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of Jeffrey G. Ewert v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada, the Warden of Kent Institution and the Warden of Mission Institution). Pam was co-counsel for the interveners, the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) and the Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies (CAEFS).
Orange Shirt Day
On Friday, staff and lawyers at Nelligan O’Brien Payne came to work dressed in orange for Orange Shirt Day, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to thousands of Indigenous children across Canada
Nelligan O’Brien Payne Celebrates 30 Years Supporting the Terry Fox Run!
On Sunday, September 17th, members of Nelligan O’Brien Payne laced up their runners and hit the pavement bright and early for the 37th Annual Terry Fox Run. We could not have asked for a more beautiful day to spend time with family and friends while also supporting The Terry Fox Foundation.
Nelligan O’Brien Payne: One of the Top Ontario Regional Firms!
Nelligan O’Brien Payne LLP has been voted one of the top Ontario regional firms by Canadian Lawyer.
The Best Lawyers in Canada – 2018 Edition
Nine Nelligan O’Brien Payne partners have been listed in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada!
Nelligan O’Brien Payne Rides the Give Life Shuttle
On Friday, August 18th members of Nelligan O’Brien Payne boarded the Canadian Blood Services “Give Life Shuttle” and headed over to the Shaw Centre to donate much needed blood.
Craig O’Brien Gets Recognition For Volunteer Work
Last week our very own Craig O’Brien received recognition from United Way Ottawa for his volunteer contributions. He is one of the recipients of the Community Builder Awards, and was featured in a recent story.