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Foti Vito (JD 2024) awarded Arthur C. Helton Fellowship

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Foti Vito (JD 2024) , an alumnus of U of T's Faculty of Law, has been awarded the Arthur C. Helton Fellowship from the American Society of International Law (ASIL).

Established in 2004, the Arthur C. Helton Fellowship Program recognizes the legacy of Arthur Helton, a prominent refugee and human rights scholar and advocate.

Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) hosts annual Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada (HACC)

Friday, February 21, 2025
On February 15-16, The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Sports and Entertainment Law Society (SELS) hosted the annual Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada (HACC), a salary arbitration competition that allows law students to enhance their advocacy skills in the context of NHL contract disputes.

Robert Leckey (SJD 2006) appointed Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

On January 27, 2025, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of U of T Law graduate, Robert Leckey (SJD 2006) to Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec in Montréal.

U of T Law students win award at Julius Alexander Isaac Moot

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Held in Toronto from January 30 to February 1, the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot is an annual competitive moot that focuses on an area of law where issues of equity and diversity arise. This year, the moot addressed the legal standard for racial profiling, examining whether it needs to be re-evaluated and potentially modified to better align with modern understandings of social context and address issues with the existing framework.

In Memoriam: Andrew Pyper (LLB 1995)

Monday, January 6, 2025

Andrew Pyper, class of 1995

It is with immense sadness that the Faculty of Law announces the passing of alumnus Andrew Pyper (LLB 1995) on Jan. 3. He was 56 years old.

Renowned litigator R. Douglas Elliott (JD 1982) named to Order of Canada

Friday, December 20, 2024

Douglas Elliott stands with arms folded in front of a rainbow flag

University of Toronto alumnus R. Douglas Elliott is a leader in the field of class actions and is well known for his work on landmark constitutional cases including same sex marriage (photo courtesy of Cambridge LLP)

Faculty of Law welcomes new Law Alumni Association (LAA) Council Members

Thursday, December 12, 2024

The Law Alumni Association (LAA) is a dedicated group of alumni volunteers committed to supporting the enrichment of the Faculty of Law by engaging the broader alumni community. In the coming months, the association will collaborate on key networking initiatives, the upcoming alumni awards and participate in key Faculty and university events. The association is led by LAA President, Mark Surchin (JD 1981). 

Justice Gordon J. Cudjoe (JD MA 1999) appointed Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

Thursday, December 12, 2024

On December 6, 2024, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of U of T Law graduate, Justice Gordon J. Cudjoe (JD MA 1999) to Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Brampton.

Mark J. Sandler (LLB 1978) receives 2025 Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) Award of Distinction

Friday, December 6, 2024

Faculty of Law graduate Mark J. Sandler (LLB 1978) has been selected to receive the 2025 Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) Award of Distinction.

One of Canada’s most respected and prominent criminal lawyers, Sandler has practised criminal appellate and trial litigation for more than four decades.

The TLA Award of Distinction is awarded in recognition of the recipient's lifetime contributions, excellence and outstanding achievements, as well as his or her dedication to the Toronto community, legal and at large.

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