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Landmark ruling on Civil Code shows the resilience of Quebec's trans communities: SJD student Florence Ashley writes about what led to the decision

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Florence Ashley writes for CBC News Point of View, about what led to Quebec's landmark Civil Code ruling. Ashley is a transfeminine jurist and bioethicist, originally from Quebec. They are currently pursuing a doctorate at the the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law and Joint Centre for Bioethics.

U of T Centre for Ethics, led by Professor Markus Dubber, explores relationship between race, ethics and power

Saturday, January 23, 2021

Protesters march during a rally in Toronto after police killed George Floyd in Minneapolis (photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Protesters march during a rally in Toronto after police killed George Floyd in Minneapolis (photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Professor Yasmin Dawood receives Legal Excellence Award from the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (SABA)

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Yasmin Dawood

Yasmin Dawood, an associate professor of law and political science, has been recognized by the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (SABA) with the Legal Excellence Award.

The honour recognizes SABA members who have achieved excellence in their areas of practice or made an exceptional contribution to the profession. 

Podcast interview with Professor Adriana Robertson: "Passive" investing, and what matters to investors

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Robertson

Associate Professor of Law and Finance Adriana Robertson, the Faculty's Honourable Justice Frank Iacobucci Chair in Capital Markets Regulation, took part in a podcast interview about her research with the Rational Reminder.

Description via the Rational Reminder website

U of T Law alumna Linda Plumpton (LLB 1994) named to Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards

Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Linda Plumpton (LLB 1994), Partner and Chair of Torys' Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, was named to Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards in the category of Intact Professional, recognizing women who are professionals in practice and play a leadership role within their organizations.

The Top 100 Awards are presented by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).

Her citation reads:

Celebrating U of T Law doctoral defenses in 2020

Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Faculty of Law is pleased to announce and congratulate our outstanding doctoral candidates who successfully defended their SJD thesis in 2020:

Leah West
"Protecting Rights in the Digital Age: The Application of the Charter in Cyberspace"

Megan Ross
"Morality Police: Sexuality Governance at the League of Nations"

Yin-Yuan Chen
"The Law, Policy and Ethics of Migrants' Health Care Entitlement"

Haim Eschel
"The Tortious Liability of States for Combatant Activities"

Students' Law Society (SLS) and the Indigenous Initiatives Office (IIO) launch 2021 Reconciliation Resolution Challenge

Thursday, January 14, 2021

In years past, the Reconciliation Resolution Challenge has been personal. Students, staff and faculty set their own goal to do a number of things in each calendar year to learn more about the truth that is necessary for reconciliation.

This year's Challenge aims to bring the community together – with a shared goal, and a little friendly competition.

'I feel hope': A devastating diagnosis prompted U of T Law alumna Natalie Jenner to pick up the pen

Friday, January 8, 2021

Natalie Jenner

Five years ago, University of Toronto alumna Natalie Jenner (LLB 1993) decided to pursue a passion project: a bookstore in Oakville, Ont. But shortly after opening, her husband was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and terminal condition impacting the lungs.

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