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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.

Nomination Period for Ann Wilson and Robert Prichard Award for Community and Professional Service Award Re-opened

Friday, December 6, 2024

We are delighted to share that the nomination period for the Ann Wilson and Robert Prichard Award for Community and Professional Service has been re-opened!

Meet Mariam Momodu (SJD 2024)

Monday, December 2, 2024

Interview by Elaine Smith

Mariam Momodu (SJD 2024)

Mariam Momodu (SJD 2024) 

GPLLM student is celebrating law school 75th, one conversation at time

Friday, November 15, 2024
GPLLM student, Claudio Klaus holding a law 75 sign

Claudio Klaus is celebrating 75 years of modern legal education at the University of Toronto, one conversation at time.

“Attending the [U of T Faculty of Law] anniversary gala [in September] really showed me what a special place the law school is,” says Klaus, a student in the Global Professional Master of Laws program at U of T’s Faculty of Law.

Three U of T Law alumni named to Toronto Life list: The Influentials 2024

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Toronto Life’s “annual ranking of the people whose courage, smarts and clout are changing the world as we know it,” include three Faculty of Toronto alumni.

Elevation Pictures co-president Laurie May (LLB 1993) is recognized for “filling movie screens with top-tier talent.”

Former Asper Centre constitutional litigator-in-residence, Nader Hasan (JD 2006) is named “for proving innocence against all odds.”

Toronto Star: Downtown Legal Services, Asper Centre and alumni seek justice for case at the Federal Court

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Roman Slepcsik, a 56-year-old former refugee from the Czech Republic, lost his protected status and permanent residency in Canada after traveling back to his home country multiple times since becoming a permanent resident in 1999.

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