Alumnus William D. Black (LLB 1987) appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced July 2, the appointment of William D. Black (LLB 1987) a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario.

Justice William D. Black was born and raised in Edmonton. He earned his BA degree from Harvard University in 1983. He attended the University of Toronto Law School, receiving his Bachelor of Law degree in 1987 and was called to the Ontario bar in 1989.

Mr. Justice Black has practiced litigation with McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto since 1989. His practice has involved defending medical malpractice claims and complaints, and a wide array of commercial litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants, in recent years including in particular advising and representing accounting firms. In his 32 years of practice, he has regularly appeared at all levels of court in Ontario. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in various categories by Lexpert, Benchmark and Acritas, and is designated by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation.

Justice Black taught trial advocacy at the University of Toronto Law School for many years, and has devoted considerable time at McCarthy Tétrault to mentoring younger colleagues, receiving the Robert W. F. Stephenson Legacy Mentor Award in 2014. He is a former trustee of the Toronto Lawyers Association.

Justice Black and his spouse Cindy J. Findlay live in Toronto and are the proud parents of two adult children.

Read the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announcement