Florence Ashley writes for CBC News Point of View, about what led to Quebec's landmark Civil Code ruling. Ashley is a transfeminine jurist and bioethicist, originally from Quebec. They are currently pursuing a doctorate at the the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law and Joint Centre for Bioethics.

On Feb. 1, Scotiabank announced the development of a first-in-Canada scholarship program to increase the number of students pursuing a career in the legal profession with the intent to become advocates for anti-racism.

Protesters march during a rally in Toronto after police killed George Floyd in Minneapolis (photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Associate Professor of Law and Finance Adriana Robertson, the Faculty's Honourable Justice Frank Iacobucci Chair in Capital Markets Regulation, took part in a podcast interview about her research with the Rational Reminder.

Description via the Rational Reminder website

Yasmin Dawood, an associate professor of law and political science, has been recognized by the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto (SABA) with the Legal Excellence Award.

The honour recognizes SABA members who have achieved excellence in their areas of practice or made an exceptional contribution to the profession. 

Linda Plumpton (LLB 1994), Partner and Chair of Torys' Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, was named to Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards in the category of Intact Professional, recognizing women who are professionals in practice and play a leadership role within their organizations.

The Top 100 Awards are presented by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).

Her citation reads: