Our firm is renewing its partnership with the University of Ottawa and continues its commitment and funding to the Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck LLP/s.r.l. Human Rights/Social Justice Internship which provides a student with an opportunity to work full time over the summer as an intern in the areas of social justice and human rights.

This is a program that we are very proud of as it gives students excellent experience in these areas but also provides legal support to social justice organizations. This year, the host organizations are the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW) and the Council of Canadians.

If your organization works in the areas of social justice and human rights and you are interested in having an intern in the future, please contact David Yazbeck at 613-567-2901.

Raven, Cameron, Ballantyne & Yazbeck was a proud sponsor of the Ottawa Folk Festival again this year. In particular, we were delighted to support Jim Bryson and The Weakerthans, who performed as part of an exciting Saturday night line-up on the Main Stage and participated in several workshops during the festival.

Acclaimed Ottawa singer-songwriter Jim Bryson teamed up with iconic Winnipeg band The Weakerthans, who took their name from a line in the well-known union anthem Solidarity Forever: “yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one.” Given our work with employees and unions in labour and human rights matters, it was a pleasure support artists who share our passion for and commitment to social justice and equality.

Being part of the Ottawa Folk Festival was a wonderful experience — and one we hope to continue in the future!