Monday, April 5, 2021

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law is saddened to hear of the passing on April 4, 2021 of alumnus Philip M. Epstein (LLB 1968), C.M., O.ONT., Q.C., LL.D. (H.C.), LSM, founding partner of Epstein Cole LLP. 

Espstein Cole LLP remembers their co-founder's "lifelong acts of service and generosity, public, private and anonymous, have been his Golden Fleece against enmity and envy.  His kindness, sense of humour, and ability to relate to anyone made him instantly likeable and ultimately so beloved."

Last year, Epstein was named a Member of the Order of Canada for his leadership in Canadian family law and for pioneering programs in dispute resolution now emulated across the country. 

His generous benefaction will be remembered at U of T Law as a founding partner of Pro Bono Students Canada's new Family Justice Centre.