Ritu Khullar (LLB 1991) appointed Chief Justice of Alberta

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced on Nov. 28 the appointment of the Honourable Ritu Khullar (LLB 1991), a judge of the Court of Appeal of Alberta, as the new Chief Justice of Alberta, Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for the Northwest Territories, and Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal of Nunavut.

Chief Justice Khullar replaces the Honourable Catherine A. Fraser, the first woman appointed Chief Justice of a province in Canada, who retired earlier this year.

U of T Law alumni named Lexpert Rising Star 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022

The Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, presented by Lexpert magazine and supported by Canadian Lawyer and InHouse magazines, were announced during an in-person Gala at the Liberty Grand on November 22.

Lexpert Rising Star Awards celebrate young lawyers (age 40 and under), who have succeeded professionally and have given back to the legal profession and wider community.

Congratulations to the U of T Law alumni recognized as Lexpert Rising Stars this year: 

Professor Ariel Katz receives CARL Award of Merit

Friday, November 25, 2022

Photo of Professor Katz by Dewey Chang Photography

Associate Professor Ariel Katz (SJD 2005) has been honoured by the Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) with the Award of Merit.

New approaches to First Nations' law-making: Professor Douglas Sanderson for Policy Options

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

In an essay adapted from the concluding chapter of Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town and the Road to Reconciliation (HarperCollins Canada, 2022), co-authors Professor Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Faculty of Law alumnus Andrew Stobo Sniderman (JD 2014), draw on the stories and lessons of the book. They write: 

Faculty, alumni among U of T changemakers named to Influentials 2022 list

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Ron DeibertNotisha Massaquoi and Brigitte Shim are among the University of Toronto luminaries who have made Toronto Life's annual list of local changemakers.

The Influentials 2022 ranking spotlights 50 people in Toronto whose bravery, smarts and clout are making waves across the globe.

Krista F. Hill (LLB 1994) named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women

Monday, October 31, 2022

Krista Hill

University of Toronto Faculty of Law alumna Krista F. Hill (LLB 1994) has been named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). Hill is one of 18 U of T faculty and alumnae named to this year's list.

Kevin D. Loo (LLB 1992) appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced on Oct. 25 new appointments in the province of British Columbia.

Faculty of Law graduate Kevin D. Loo (LLB 1992), K.C., Partner at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. Justice Loo replaces Justice J.R. Groves (Vancouver), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective June 11, 2022.