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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”.

Film 'Without Precedent' celebrates the supreme life of U of T alumna Rosalie Abella

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella: Rosalie Abella with her late husband, Irving Abella (BA 1963 UC, MA 1964, Hon. LLD 2014), a professor emeritus of history at York University who held the J. Richard Shiff Chair for the Study of Canadian Jewry (images courtesy of Melbar Entertainment Group).

Equal rights champion. Trailblazer. Icon.

Now in paperback - Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation

Thursday, August 24, 2023

“This is a remarkable book, combining wonderful stories with historical, legal, and political analysis on a subject that is critical to our future in Canada and around the world.” — Bob Rae (BA 1969 UC, LLB 1977, Hon LLD 1999, Hon DLitt 2022 VIC), Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations

Andrew Stobo Sniderman and Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

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