The Ontario Association of Black Paralegals (OABP) exists to raise awareness and enable change to end systemic discrimination and increase racial diversity in the legal system. OABP educates and mentors Black paralegals and law clerks in Ontario, creating a supportive network to help them confidently advance their careers. It encourages and supports non-Black legal professionals in the pursuit of learning more about systemic discrimination and racism in the workplace, and how it impacts their colleagues and clients through sharing strategies for impactful allyship.

OABP is able to do this by being collaborative, inclusive, open and transparent, with the goal of creating a safe space to share and grow for everyone who hopes to be part of the journey to end systemic racism.

OABP’s Mandate

OABP’s “PEER Mandate” improves access to justice and combats systemic racism within the justice system by:

• Providing mentorship opportunities for Black paralegals to help build capacity within the Black legal community and promote career equality and advancement
• Equipping Black paralegals with the tools to navigate systemic injustice in the workplace
• Eliminating the economic barriers which inhibit racialized Ontarians’ ability to pursue civil matters related to racism, discrimination, diversity and inclusion.
• Recognizing, denouncing and combating systemic inequality in the justice system while equipping all legal professionals with the tools to do the same.

Board of Directors

The diverse team of 7 OABP Board Members and 2 Advisory Board Members is made up of dedicated professionals that are committed to advancing the interests of Black paralegals across Ontario. With a common shared passion for justice, they strive to empower our members and combat systemic racism within the justice system.

To find out more, or to become a member, visit the OABP website.

								
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