The OBA has launched the Black Business Law Portal to help connect Black entrepreneurs with lawyers who wish to provide pro bono services as part of their practice or firm’s practice. To volunteer, add your name to the list of lawyers by visiting: oba.org/BBLPortal/Home

As a Black lawyer on Bay Street this article didn’t surprise me. Black students and lawyers have long known this to be the reality. Articles like this are important because they make it impossible to ignore the issues and help inform the conversations we need to be having.

This Sept. 6 will mark the 25th anniversary of the shooting death of unarmed protestor Dudley George by an OPP sniper at Ipperwash Beach. Follow the Anishinabek News Ipperwash Summer Series to learn the history, trauma, aftermath & recommendations. Visit: anishinabeknews.ca/2020/07/21/ipp…

I'm working with Black Future Lawyers to put together a digital library of free LSAT materials. If you or someone you know has any materials (prep tests, videos, etc.) to donate please let me know!

One of the most exciting aspects of my work is taking part in meaningful initiatives like this - Honoured to work alongside such a great team!

Opportunity Day is happening this Saturday beginning at 9am! This is an event you don't want to miss if you are a Black-identifying student who is interested in attending Osgoode Hall. Link to register is in our bio, see you there!

Blakes creates Black@Blakes to promote career growth of Black legal professionals canadianlawyermag.com/resources/prac…

Access to Justice Week is one week away! We’re thrilled to host Tanya Talaga for a keynote address and fireside chat with Dianne Corbiere on October 26 at noon. Register to join this free program: lawsociety.forms-db.com/view.php?id=25… #A2JWeek2020 #A2JweekCan #justiceON

Kyle Elliott Blakes: What it’s like to be Black@Blakes thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/21816… "It also has been a means to check in with each other, to make sure everyone was doing well. After the events of this summer that need became all the more acute."

Was wonderful to be part of this important conversation. Thank you for the invitation CBA Alberta!

dalamcgill.com/lawfullyuncomm… To kickstart 2021, DALA publishes Kyle Elliott's interview! Kyle is Manager of Diversity, Inclusion & Outreach Initiatives at Blakes Toronto. "For many generations BIPOC, women and others weren’t admitted to law schools, which created a ripple effect"

On March 4, 2021, the Osgoode OUTLAWS are hosting the 2021 Wendy Babcock Drag Show, for the first time ever in a virtual, drag-extravaganza! Get ready for sickening lip-sync performances from gorgeous and sassy Canadian drag artists!!

Join us for a conversation with student recruitment members about best virtual interview practices, being confident in discussing one’s background with respect to diversity, and more! Register here: bit.ly/3p5Hx4U #faclON21 #LawStudents #diversity Kyle Elliott

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, the north Young Lawyers Section welcomes Dr. Ireh Iyioha of UniversityOfVictoria Kyle Elliott of Blakes for a panel discussion on diversity in the law and how to break barriers in your career. Register: cbapd.org/details_en.asp…

Very excited to be a part of this panel!

Be an ally to the Asian Canadian community. Thanks to Ryerson University leaders, including @jshindoi and Pamela Sugiman and others, for creating this helpful toolkit: ryerson.ca/responding-to-…

New call? Still job hunting? We got you. Ontario Bar Association #lawtwitter

Today, March 31, is the #TransDayOfVisibility, a day to celebrate 2Spirit, trans, and non-binary communities, and for allies to commit to advocating for trans human rights. Not just today, but every day. #TransLivesMatter #IndigenousLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter #TDoV2021

BLAC is hiring an Executive Director and General Counsel. For more information, please visit: blacklegalactioncentre.ca/career-opportu….