Osgoode Hall Law School,

Alumni Gold Key

Gold Key Categories

There are different categories for which an Osgoode alumus may be nominated:

Achievement
This award recognizes exceptional professional achievement. The Awards Committee shall consider the following criteria in making the selection:

  • a record of professional accomplishment;
  • proven leadership and commitment in a chosen field of endeavour;
  • recognizable contribution to the Law School and/or the community at large.

The One-to-Watch
This award recognizes exceptional professional achievement of recent graduates. The Awards Committee shall consider the following criteria in making the selection:

  • graduated in the last ten years (preference will be given to more recent alumni);
  • high levels of achievement early in one’s chosen career or profession;
  • demonstrated leadership capability;
  • recognizable contribution to the Law School and/or the community at large.

Public Sector
This award recognizes the achievements of public sector or government lawyers. The Awards Committee shall consider the following criteria in making the selection:

  • sustained outstanding service or a specific extraordinary accomplishment;
  • significant contributions to social justice or public service;
  • recognizable contribution to the Law School and/or the community at large.

Service
This award acknowledges significant contributions of time and energy to Osgoode Hall Law School and/or the Alumni Association. The Awards Committee shall consider the following criteria in making the selection:

  • demonstrate leadership, commitment and support for the Law School;
  • support the Law School’s alumni efforts;
  • advancement of the Law School’s objectives or goals.

Nomination Requirements

To be eligible for selection the individual must either:

  • have received a JD, LLB, LLM or DJur degree
    from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University;
  • between 1960 and 1970, have received a degree from Osgoode; or
  • before 1961, have received his or her call to the bar following study at Osgoode.

Submissions must include a:

  • letter of nomination outlining how the nominee meets the criteria of the award;
  • CV or biography of the nominee (not to exceed 2 pages);
  • up to a maximum of four letters of support; and
  • up to a maximum of four pages of additional materials.

and should be sent to the Alumni office:

Advancement Office,Osgoode Hall Law School
4700 Keele Street, Room 415
Toronto, ON  M3J 1P3

Phone 416-736-5638
Fax 416-736-5629
alumni@osgoode.yorku.ca


 

Recipients

2011
Achievement
Earl Levy ‘61
Susan Wolburgh Jenah ‘80


The One-to-Watch
Nikhil Handa ‘09 (JD/MBA)

Public Sector
David Lepofsky ‘79

Service
Bernie Gluckstein ‘60
Paul Iacono ‘70

2010
Achievement
Tim Kennish ‘64
Samuel Schwartz ‘72

The One-to-Watch
Beverly Flynn ‘01

Public Sector
Patrick LeSage ‘61

Service
Andrew Evangelista ‘92
Karen Jackson ‘77

2009
Achievement
Gordon Kirke ‘69
Alison Youngman ‘84

The One-to-Watch:
Lorraine Land ‘02

Public Sector
Doug Ewart ‘72
Doug Lewis ‘67


Charles Gastle '94 (LLM) DJur ‘98

2008
Achievement
Chris G. Paliare ‘70, ‘71 (LLM) N. Jane Pepino ‘70, ‘71 (LLM)

The One-to-Watch
Sven Spengemann ‘98

Public Sector
Archie Cambell ‘67, ‘73 LLM

Service
Atul Tiwari ‘87

2007
Achievement
Mary Louise Dickson ‘64

The One-to-Watch
Mahesh Uttamchandani ‘97

Public Sector
Mark M. Persaud ‘91, ‘01 (LLM)

Service
Verlyn F. Francis ‘95

2006
Achievement
Earl A. Cherniak ‘60

The One-to-Watch
Sue-Lynn Noel ‘01

Public Sector
Barbara Hall ‘78

Judith Wahl ‘77

Service
Loretta Merritt ‘85

2005
Achievement
Robert J. Gemmell ‘83
Harvey M. Haber ‘60
Gary P. Mooney ‘80

The One-to-Watch
Catherine Beagan Flood ‘97

Public Sector
Ernie Eves ‘70

Service

Sandra Chapnik ‘76
Stephen McClyment ‘74

2003
Thomas G. Bastedo ‘69
Robert J. S. Gray
Susan M. Hare
Mary L. Hogan ‘72
Dianne L. Martin ‘76
Hartley R. Nathan ‘63

2002
Judy N. Boyes, ‘79
Linda L. Fuerst ‘81
Ronald D. Manes ‘71
A. Winn Oughtred ‘67
Nicholas P. Paul ‘60
Reuben M. Rosenblatt ‘59
John H. Tory ‘78
Bonnie A. Tough ‘76
Art Vertlieb, ‘72



 

The Hennick Centre will consult McCarthy Tétrault during the development of the placements.  McCarthy Tétrault will fund each of the Internships and will review the list of placements to determine which will be known as the McCarthy Tétrault Internships, the remaining will be called The Hennick Centre for Business and Law Internship.  The program may grow to include other law firms or individuals who will fund their own named Internship.  Osgoode Hall Law School and York University will ensure that McCarthy Tétrault has no legal responsibility or potential liability arising from these placements.