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Meet Assistant Dean, Advancement, Annette Paul

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Annette Paul

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A mission-driven leader, Annette Paul, has joined the Faculty of Law in the role of Assistant Dean, Advancement.

The Hon. Bruce Durno (JD 1974) honoured by Criminal Lawyers’ Association

Friday, August 9, 2024

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The Hon. Bruce Durno (JD 1974), an alumnus of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, has been honoured by the Criminal Lawyers’ Association (CLA) with the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal.

John Borrows receives Law Foundation of Ontario Award

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

John Borrows

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John Borrows, professor and inaugural Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law, has received the Guthrie Award from the Law Foundation of Ontario, the Foundation’s signature award.

The Hon. Robert K. Rae (LLB 1977) elected president of UN’s Economic and Social Council

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

On July 25, 2024, Global Affairs Canada announced The Hon. Robert ("Bob") K. Rae (LLB 1977), Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, has been elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a one-year term.

As one of the UN’s six main bodies, ECOSOC is responsible for coordinating the work of the UN international development system. It serves as the central forum for engaging with civil society, advancing work on international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations.

Justice Renee M. Pomerance (LLB 1987) appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario

Friday, July 26, 2024

On July 24, 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 Renee M. Pomerance (LLB 1987) to Judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario in Toronto.

Justice Renee M. Pomerance received a Bachelor of Science in 1984 and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1987 from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. She was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1989.

Robert Leckey (SJD 2006) receives CBA's Hero Award

Friday, July 19, 2024

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On July 16, U of T Law graduate Dr. Robert Leckey (SJD 2006) received the 2024 Hero Award presented by the Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance Section (SAGDA) of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA). 

In Memoriam: Richard “Dick” Gathercole (LLB 1965)

Monday, July 15, 2024

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It is with immense sadness that the Faculty of Law announces the passing of alumnus Richard “Dick” Gathercole (LLB 1965).

2024 R. Douglas Elliott Fellow: Katie Bray Kingissepp

Monday, July 15, 2024

Established by the LGBT Purge Fund in 2021 and named in honour of renowned Faculty of Law alumnus R. Douglas Elliott (LLB 1982), the R.

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