Excited about opportunities for impact: Meet Assistant Dean, EDI, Ada Maxwell-Alleyne

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Ada Maxwell-Alleyne

While leading equity initiatives at the Law Society of Ontario, Ada Maxwell-Alleyne discovered that although lawyers are committed to pursuing equity, diversity and inclusion and upholding human rights, there is still work to be done to level the playing field in the profession and to address historic inequity.

Valley of the Birdtail: CBC Radio interview with Professor Douglas Sanderson

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Valley of the Birdtail bookcover (HarperCollins)

The Waywayseecappo Indian reserve was created on the West side of the Birdtail river in western Manitoba in 1877. Two years later, on the other side of the river, white settlers established a town named Rossburn.

Patrick Garon-Sayegh (SJD 2022) appointed to faculty at the Université de Montréal

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Patrick Garon-Sayegh

Patrick Garon-Sayegh (SJD 2022) is one of two new faculty members who have been appointed to the faculty at the Université de Montréal, effective August 15, 2022.

U of T Law graduate Professor Allan Barsky (JD 1984) publishes Essential Ethics for Social Work Practice

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Faculty of Law alumnus Allan Barsky (JD 1984), MSW, PhD, is a professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University. Professor Barsky teaches courses on social work practice, professional ethics, addictions, pedagogy, and conflict resolution. He also conducts professional continuing education courses for social workers and other mental health professionals.

In Memoriam: Professor Karen Knop (1960-2022)

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Prof Karen Knop

It is with immense sadness that the Faculty of Law announces the passing of our dear colleague, Karen Knop, on September 26, 2022. Karen held the Faculty’s Cecil A. Wright Chair.

Truth and Reconciliation Week and Orange Shirt Day

Monday, September 26, 2022

Orange shirt day 2022

Aaniin! Boohzoo! Kwe! Hello!

The Indigenous Initiatives Office (IIO) is more than happy to remind students, staff, and faculty of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30.