12/2023
…structures is complex and one of the most rapidly-evolving and interesting areas of Canadian law. Today, much of the discourse about Indigenous communities and Canadian law is framed through a narrative of “reconciliation.” Why are we talking about “reconciliation”? How did this become the framework for looking at issues affecting Indigenous communities? What does “reconciliation” really mean for lawyers dealing with Indigenous communities’ issues…
09/2020
…is to recognize a law student’s demonstrated commitment to advocacy in the areas of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, including representing the interests of survivors of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, and defending the rights of those alleged to have committed those forms of abuse. As a lawyer, Susan was a pioneer in developing the area of civil liability for sexual abuse in Canada. She was counsel on several landma…
06/2025
…in legal education. Designed to foster resilience and minimize harm, the course encourages a psychologically-informed perspective that enhances both client outcomes and lawyer well-being across diverse practice areas, ultimately promoting more ethical, empathetic, and effective advocacy. Subject areas of specific focus include: Criminal Law, Family Law, Human Rights Law, Employment Law and Bankruptcy Law….
06/2025
…ow them to study any of the areas explored in the course, or other related areas, in greater depth. The seminar will prepare students to serve as law and policy experts on significant national and international disaster-related concerns that are going to be in high demand in the years to come. By the end of the course, students will be able to: ·understand the socio-scientific, political, and historical context of climate change and other ‘catastr…
04/2018
…the estates, trusts and charities department of Fasken Martineau LLP. His areas of expertise are charity and not-for-profit law, property law, trusts and estates, and income tax. He was awarded the Douglas J. Sherbaniuk Distinguished Writing Award in 2010 from the Canadian Tax Foundation and has also received an SSHRC Insight Grant. He is a Board member of the Pemsel Case Foundation – a charitable foundation established to study and recommend ref…
11/2023
…d domains of international economic and business laws, Dr. Sileshi’s major areas of research interests focus on legal fields concerned with intellectual property, regulation of competition, international trade, international business, digital technologies and sustainable human development. Encompassing diverse areas of intellectual property, family laws, digital technologies, higher education and sustainable human development, his scholarly works…
07/2020
Brooke MacKenzie advises and represents clients in the areas of legal ethics, professional regulation and liability, and civil appeals and judicial reviews. She is currently recognized in Best Lawyers™ in Canada in the areas of administrative and public law. Brooke regularly assists lawyers and health professionals with regulatory complaints, investigations, and disciplinary proceedings, as well as litigation alleging conflicts of interest or pro…
05/2022
…office of Davis LLP, now DLA Piper, from 2008 to 2016. He practises in the areas of corporate/commercial law, corporate finance structuring and securities law, including merchant banking and public and private company transactions. In June 2015, he received an honorary doctor of laws degree from York University in recognition for his successful corporate legal career, community building and volunteerism. He is a member of the York University Board…
06/2025
…of the judicial interpretation of the division of powers, particularly in areas not covered in first year; and second, to provide a deeper understanding of our institutions of government and continuing issues of constitutional reform. Areas that my be covered include the impact of unwritten constitutional principles, the separation of powers and the respective roles of the Crown, Parliament and the legislatures, and the courts in ensuring respect…
08/2020
…is to recognize a law student’s demonstrated commitment to advocacy in the areas of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, including representing the interests of survivors of sexualized misconduct and/or domestic violence, and defending the rights of those alleged to have committed those forms of abuse. As a lawyer, Susan was a pioneer in developing the area of civil liability for sexual abuse in Canada. She was counsel on several landma…