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Monica Biringer (LLB 1985) appointed to Federal Court of Appeal

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced on June 23, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Monica Biringer (LLB 1985), to the Federal Court of Appeal.

U of T Law alumni honoured at the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

U of T Law congratulates recipients of the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards, recognizing Canada's top in-house lawyers.

The awards were presented June 12 at the Royal York hotel in Toronto. The U of T Law alumni who were recognized, include: 

Marisa Wyse (JD 2005), Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and Corporate Secretary at Rogers received the Canadian General Counsel of the Year Award.

U of T Law alumni the Hon. Robert J. Sharpe, Joan H. Garson, and Stephen Stohn named to the Order of Canada

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

On June 30, 2023, her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada.

The Faculty of Law congratulates three alumni on their appointments. Named an Officer of the Order of Canada: 

The Honourable Robert James Sharpe, O.C. (LLB 1970)

Sharpe was named an Officer "for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of law in Canada as both a judge and academic."

Justice Christopher A. Rickards (JD 1990), K.C. appointed to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced June 12, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Christopher A. Rickards (JD 1990), K.C., to Court of King's Bench of Alberta in Red Deer.

Justice Dr. Gerald Heckman (LLB 1995) appointed to the Federal Court of Appeal

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced June 1, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Dr. Gerald Heckman (LLB 1995), to the Federal Court of Appeal.

#UofTGrad23: Meet four future lawyers and leaders from U of T Law

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

U of T Faculty of Law Convocation 2023

Graduates of the Juris Doctor (JD) program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law crossed the stage at Convocation Hall on June 14.

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976), an immigration lawyer who championed the rights of refugees, receives honorary degree

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976, Hon LLD 2023)

For countless immigrants and refugees, the opportunity to resettle in Canada brings hope for safety, security and a better life. But the process of becoming a new Canadian can be challenging: Non-citizens have limited rights and the system does not always serve newcomers well.

R. Douglas Elliott (LLB 1982) receives the OBA SOGIC Robert Muir Award for Mentorship

Thursday, June 8, 2023

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

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)

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