Daniel Michalchuk (’98) Elected Partner at New York Firm

Alumnus Daniel J. Michalchuk (’98) has been elected a partner at New York law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, based in the firm’s New York office. Read more...

Annual Thomas Feeney Lecture and 15th Anniversary of the Dispute Resolution Program

The Annual Thomas Feeney Memorial Lecture will take place on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the Gowlings Moot Court (FTX 147).  Mr. Douglas Melville, Ombudsman and CEO of Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI), will deliver the lecture, entitled “Serving the Public Interest:  Resolving Banking Services and Investments Complaints.”  A reception will follow celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dispute Resolution and Professional Responsibility Program. Read more...

Sonya Nigam Discusses Ethical Development on Indigenous Lands

In her December 19, 2011 column for Canadian Lawyer, Sonya Nigam, Executive Director of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC), discusses the ethical issues of companies developing on indigenous lands. Read more...

Common Law Welcomes Chief Prosecutor of the ICC, Luis Moreno-Ocampo

On November 15, 2011, the Common Law Section welcomed the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Luis Moreno-Ocampo, to Fauteux Hall for a special film screening of the documentary Prosecutor, followed by a panel discussion. Read more...

Two Alumni named to the Order of Canada

Margaret Bloodworth (’77) and David Scott (’60) received the prestigious honour of being named to the Order of Canada. Read more...

In Memoriam: Ann Sitch (’96)

It was with great sadness that the Faculty of Law learned of the passing of Ann Sitch (’96), who died peacefully on November 28, 2011 at the age of 62. Read more...

Ecojustice: Federal government failing to enforce Canada’s environmental laws

The federal government is jeopardizing Canadians' health and the environment by failing to enforce its own environmental laws, according to a new report from Ecojustice. Read more...

Justice Jacqueline Loignon (’92) Appointed to Ontario Court of Justice

Justice Jacqueline Loignon (’92) has been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective December 8, 2011. Read more...

Ajmal Pashtoonyar (’09) Completes Pro Bono Assignment at ICC Prosecutor’s Office

Alumnus Ajmal Pashtoonyar (’09) recently completed a three month pro bono assignment at the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC). Read more...

Alumnus and Prof. Michael Marin (’08) Appears on The Agenda

Alumnus and Prof. Michael Marin (’08) appeared on the December 6, 2011 episode of The Agenda with Steve Paikin participating in a panel on income inequality. Read more...