The Faculty of Law, Common Law Section has partnered with renowned legal coaching and training firm, Southren Group, to launch a brand-new National Alumni Advisory Program in early 2023.
The Faculty of Law, Common Law Section has partnered with renowned legal coaching and training firm, Southren Group, to launch a brand-new National Alumni Advisory Program in early 2023.
Today there are more than 18,000 cryptocurrencies in existence. The technology that powers these currencies – originated by cryptographers and network engineers – is known as blockchain, and despite its origin as a tool for the financial systems of the digital age, blockchain is quickly working its way into countless other aspects of our lives. As is often the case with new technologies, law has d...
Today there are more than 18,000 cryptocurrencies in existence. The technology that powers these currencies – originated by cryptographers and network engineers – is known as blockchain, and despite its origin as a tool for the financial systems of the digital age, blockchain is quickly working its ...
Stuart Russell, LLM '90, has been appointed to the Advisory Panel of the Afghan Women Judges Visual Storytelling Project. The project seeks to share the stories of Afghan women judges before the rise of the Taliban in August 2021, and the challenges and adjustments they have faced since.
Stuart Russell, LLM '90, has been appointed to the Advisory Panel of the Afghan Women Judges Visual Storytelling Project. The project seeks to share the stories of Afghan women judges before the rise of the Taliban in August 2021, and the challenges and adjustments they have faced since.
The Common Law Section is committed to the wellbeing and success of our students; therefore, we have engaged two members of our alumni community as Mentors-in-Residence.
The Common Law Section is committed to the wellbeing and success of our students; therefore, we have engaged two members of our alumni community as Mentors-in-Residence.
On November 1, 2022, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that Karen Jensen, former Assistant Dean and Professor in the Common Law Section, has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa.
On November 1, 2022, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced that Karen Jensen, former Assistant Dean and Professor in the Common Law Section, has been appointed as a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa.
To ensure Ian Kerr’s legacy in research excellence lives on at the University of Ottawa and beyond, Daniel Debow and Jordana Huber have generously pledged to match donations made to the Ian R. Kerr Memorial Fund to a maximum of $100,000. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to double the impact of your donation!
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To ensure Ian Kerr’s legacy in research excellence lives on at the University of Ottawa and beyond, Daniel Debow and Jordana Huber have generously pledged to match donations made to the Ian R. Kerr Memorial Fund to a maximum of $100,000. Take advantage o...
Congratulations to our Common Law graduate, Mario Torres, JD ’16, for his re-election as President of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA). The CHBA welcomed a new board of directors for the 2022-2023 term, with Mario Torres re-elected as president for a second term.
Congratulations to our Common Law graduate, Mario Torres, JD ’16, for his re-election as President of the Canadian Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA). The CHBA welcomed a new board of directors for the 2022-2023 term, with Mario Torres re-elected as president for a second term.
A Hamilton native now living in Vancouver, Kristen Thomasen, received a doctorate in common law at the November 6, fall convocation ceremony. She was also named class valedictorian. Kristen specializes in legal regulation of robotic and automated technologies, including issues related to privacy and surveillance, as well as to public spaces.
A Hamilton native now living in Vancouver, Kristen Thomasen, received a doctorate in common law at the November 6, fall convocation ceremony. She was also named class valedictorian. Kristen specializes in legal regulation of robotic and automated technologies, including issues related to privacy and...
