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…
05/2024
…legal discipline in its own right; however, as trusts can appear in other areas of law, including family law, corporate law, real estate, and estate planning and litigation, having a foundational knowledge of trusts can be of assistance to a lawyer no matter what area of law they practice. This course seeks to provide an understanding not only of what a trust is and how a trust is created, but also explore the legal relationship between the trust…
05/2014
…. The access to faculty from outside the Law School Newly designed working areas allocated to graduate students. Graduate Law Students’ Association which arranges special academic activities and organizes a conference every year. Outstanding graduate-level courses Study groups on Law in a Global Context, Regulation and Governance, Law and Social Justice, Law and Economic Relations, and Legal Theory Largest law library in Canada that is a leader in…
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…
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…
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…
05/2024
…verview of pertinent tax ad structural topics. Media coverage of current developments and case studies will be introduced to enrich class discussions. Guest speakers will include leading experts in the field. While students with some background in substantive areas are welcome, no prior experience in these areas is required. Of course it goes without saying that a keen enthusiasm to learn about IP issues and participation in the course are encoura…