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U of T Law welcomes new Law Alumni Association (LAA) President, thanks outgoing President, Melissa Kennedy

Monday, November 6, 2023

Melissa Kennedy (LLB 1987), Executive Vice-President, Chief Legal & Public Policy Officer, Sun Life, has completed her two-year term as LAA President this past September.

Indigenous Initiatives Office (IIO) hosts inaugural Medicine Garden harvest

Friday, October 27, 2023

Earlier this month, the Indigenous Initiatives Office (IIO) at U of T Law hosted the inaugural Medicine Garden harvest. 

With assistance from the Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA), this special event brought together members of the U of T Law community to braid sweetgrass, and harvest sage and tobacco.

The Hon. Renee M. Pomerance (LLB 1987) appointed Regional Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Justice Renee M. Pomerance (LLB 1987) (formerly of the of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario) to Regional Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario for Southwest Region. 

Justice Renee M. Pomerance received a Bachelor of Science (Honours – with distinction) in 1984 and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1987 from the University of Toronto. She was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1989.

Six U of T Law alumni named to Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Each year, Canadian Lawyer recognizes and celebrates the exceptional contributions of legal professional across Canada.

Whether working as in-house counsel, with non-profits or advocacy groups, these professionals are the pinnacle of excellence within the profession.

The 2023 cohort in particular “consists of lawyers who display a passion for justice, human rights advocacy, and societal equity, and are all influencing standards and attitudes with their outstanding professional abilities”.

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