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Family creates memorial Stephanie Fleur Couzin Fund for Mooting

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of our alumna Stephanie Fleur Couzin, JD 2009, who passed away suddenly on January 28, 2012.

She was a much loved associate at the firm Lenczner Slaght.

Sarah Corman '03 and Benjamin Perrin '05 are joint winners of this year's Wilson-Prichard Award

Monday, December 19, 2011

John B. Laskin, president of the Law Alumni Association Council, is pleased to announce that Sarah Corman ’03 and Benjamin Perrin ’05, two very accomplished young alumni, will be this year’s recipients of the Wilson-Prichard Award for Community and Professional Service. Sarah’s commitment as a mentor, extensive pro bono work and dedicated service to the YWCA has earned her the respect and high regard of her peers. Benjamin’s ongoing campaign against human trafficking started during his undergraduate years and has continued through his work as a professor at UBC.

Reunion 2011 kicks off with Michael Ignatieff special lecture

Thursday, December 15, 2011

‘Originals’ from Class of 1956 turn out for one of biggest Reunion weekends ever

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

Michael Ignatieff
Michael Ignatieff gives the Reunion Lecture

Profs. Emon and Macklin interview SJD student Ahmed Saleh about Facebook and the Egyptian revolution

Monday, December 5, 2011

In the Boston Review, Profs. Anver Emon and Audrey Macklin, with co-editor Ellen Lust, interview SJD student Ahmed Saleh and his colleague Nadine Wahab, administrators of the “We are all Khaled Said” Facebook campaign, about the role and limitations of Facebook in the Egyptian revolution ("We Are All Khaled Said," Nov. 3, 2011).

Building Campaign launches the future at a new Faculty of Law

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

New benchmarks set as law firms Osler and Torys give unprecedented gifts of more than $2M each

Law Building Campaign Launch

More than 200 alumni and friends of the Faculty of Law gathered on Nov. 29, 2011 to celebrate the launch of a $53-million building campaign to position Canada’s number one law school for a future of boundless leadership, potential and vision.

Pro bono services crucial to address access to justice crisis: Justice Abella

Friday, November 11, 2011

As PBSC celebrates 15 years of service, new projects 'solidify the organization in Canadian legal landscape of the future'

Former Dean Ron Daniels and Justice Rosalie Abella with PBSC staff and student-staff from all 21 law schools in Canada
Justice Rosalie Abella and former Dean Ron Daniels (seated) with PBSC staff and student-staff from all 21 law schools in Canada

Ever wondered what you can do with a JD/MSW degree? Have a look at alumni profiles

Friday, November 11, 2011

Our JD/MSW program was one of the first of its kind in Canada when it launched at the Faculty of Law in 1991. It's a unique program mix of legal, mediation and negotiation skills that has led graduates to careers in family law, to innovative social justice positions, and beyond - even to the high-powered world of corporate law. If you've ever wondered what you can do with a JD/MSW degree, keep an open mind - and take a look at these inspiring alumni profiles.

Profiles published in June 2011.

Obituary for The Honourable Mr. Justice Randall Scott Echlin '75

Friday, November 11, 2011

The Faculty of Law was saddened to hear of the death of alumnus The Honourable Mr. Justice Randall Scott Echlin, class of '75.

Justice Echlin's family sent the following obituary:

Ronald G. Slaght '70 awarded a Law Society Medal

Friday, November 11, 2011

Ronald G. Slaght '70 received his Law Society Medal Alumnus Ronald G. Slaght, Q.C., '70, recognized by the legal community as one of Canada's pre-eminent litigation lawyers, was awarded a Law Society Medal on May 25, 2011.

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