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Monica Biringer (LLB 1985) appointed to Federal Court of Appeal

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced on June 23, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Monica Biringer (LLB 1985), to the Federal Court of Appeal.

U of T Law alumni honoured at the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

U of T Law congratulates recipients of the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards, recognizing Canada's top in-house lawyers.

The awards were presented June 12 at the Royal York hotel in Toronto. The U of T Law alumni who were recognized, include: 

Marisa Wyse (JD 2005), Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and Corporate Secretary at Rogers received the Canadian General Counsel of the Year Award.

U of T Law alumni the Hon. Robert J. Sharpe, Joan H. Garson, and Stephen Stohn named to the Order of Canada

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

On June 30, 2023, her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada.

The Faculty of Law congratulates three alumni on their appointments. Named an Officer of the Order of Canada: 

The Honourable Robert James Sharpe, O.C. (LLB 1970)

Sharpe was named an Officer "for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of law in Canada as both a judge and academic."

Justice Christopher A. Rickards (JD 1990), K.C. appointed to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced June 12, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Christopher A. Rickards (JD 1990), K.C., to Court of King's Bench of Alberta in Red Deer.

Justice Dr. Gerald Heckman (LLB 1995) appointed to the Federal Court of Appeal

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced June 1, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Dr. Gerald Heckman (LLB 1995), to the Federal Court of Appeal.

JD program Convocation Awards: Congratulations to all #UofTGrad23!

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. You did it!

Today, the University of Toronto Faculty of Law celebrated its Class of 2023. 

Congratulations to all 231 JD graduates! 

The following Convocation Awards for graduating JD students were announced today at the JD program reception:

#UofTGrad23: Meet four future lawyers and leaders from U of T Law

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

U of T Faculty of Law Convocation 2023

Graduates of the Juris Doctor (JD) program at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Law crossed the stage at Convocation Hall on June 14.

#UofTGrad23: U of T Law congratulates Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) graduates

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

In addition to the 231 JDs who crossed the stage at Convocation Hall, four Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) scholars were conferred their degrees at today's spring ceremony. 

Read more about our newest Graduate Alumni below:

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976), an immigration lawyer who championed the rights of refugees, receives honorary degree

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Barbara Jackman (LLB 1976, Hon LLD 2023)

For countless immigrants and refugees, the opportunity to resettle in Canada brings hope for safety, security and a better life. But the process of becoming a new Canadian can be challenging: Non-citizens have limited rights and the system does not always serve newcomers well.

Professor Catherine Valcke receives Mewett Teaching Award

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Professor Catherine Valcke

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law Class of 2023 has recognized Professor Catherine Valcke with the Mewett Teaching Award, presented annually to a faculty member for excellence in teaching.

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