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Taking Legacy into Action: The Bodner and Wachowich Endowment Fund
The Bodner and Wachowich families support future legal leaders through new student endowment
The Gold A Standard: Calling and Community
Proud Faculty of Law alumnus, Gordon Meurin, KC, is giving back in a transformational way to ensure the next generation of lawyers and changemakers can thrive
Class of ‘79 leverages its success to help the next generation
Alumnus David Fennell will match donations to student bursary fund until March 2027
Global Training, Local Practice
For 10 years, the Internationally Trained Lawyer Pathway program has helped legal professionals who have trained elsewhere qualify to practise in Canada
Faces of Service
To balance legacy and innovation we aim to move beyond bureaucracy and focus on service in action
Get Your Feet Wet
Experiential learning lets students close the gap between legal theory and ‘the messiness of the world’
It’s About the People
Ask any Faculty of Law grad to think back on their experiences in law school and you might get a few talking about their favourite classes. Most, though, will talk about whom they met and the experiences they had along the way
Late Lunch, Perfect Fit
Courtesy luncheon turns into unexpected hire
Law class of ‘74 doubles down on student support
Anniversary gift strengthens support for future legal leaders
Wahkohtowin Lodge legal counsel Gavin Cazon-Wilkes receives national recognition
Cazon-Wilkes is awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal for his commitment to Indigenous justice work in the North
Justice Mustard's legacy empowers next generation of legal minds
Financial relief and recognition inspire top performance for recipients of new prize in wills and estates law
In Memoriam: Faculty of Law alum remembered for his success and generosity
David McLean’s life, work and philanthropy saw him receive four honorary degrees and countless other awards
Celebrating 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Robert Philp
In recognition of his significant contributions to the legal sector and service to the community, the Faculty of Law is proud to congratulate Robert Philp as this years Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
In Memoriam: Law remembers Frank Jones for his dedication to community
Frank Jones, former dean of the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law, spent more than three decades with the Faculty, steering the law school through a time of rapid growth
John Olthuis, ‘61 BA, ‘64 LLB, appointed to Order of Canada
Alumnus recognized with one of Canada’s highest honours for contributions to Indigenous justice
A conversation with accomplished lawyer and mentor Stephen Parker
Faculty of Law alumnus dedicated to guiding next generation of Black legal professionals
Faculty of Law alumni have history of thriving in Newfoundland and Labrador
Two U of A graduates discuss how education helped them succeed in a province all the way across the country
New judicial appointments in Alberta include two Faculty of Law alumni
Justices Ayla Akgungor and Kevin Feth among those appointed to the bench
Alumna Justice Karen Hewitt remembered for long, celebrated career and her work with the U of A
Hewitt was the recipient of many awards and appointments in Alberta and a stalwart presence of the province’s legal community
Mentorship program supports Indigenous students on their law school journey
Initiative spearheaded by Faculty of Law alumna Justice Cheryl Arcand-Kootenay
Faculty of Law alumni share their advice for navigating law school and beyond
Advice covers everything from dealing with imposter syndrome to building lifelong friendships
From aspiring comic book artist to accomplished copyright lawyer
Law alumni Rob McDonald, K.C. ('88 LLB) has earned a Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Alberta
Putting community contributions before billable hours
Law alumni Howard J. Sniderman, K.C. ('81 LLB) has earned a Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Alberta
Remembering Laura K. Stevens, K.C.
Alumna was a renowned criminal defense lawyer and a Judge for the Provincial Court of Alberta
Building the law firm of the future
Alumnus Brett Colvin is innovating the legal experience through his award-winning platform Goodlawyer
Faculty of Law congratulates The Hon. Ritu Khullar on her appointment as new Chief Justice of Alberta
Khullar has a close connection to the Faculty as a former sessional instructor and guest lecturer
Remembering The Hon. Brian Burrows
Alumni was a justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta and a sessional instructor at the Faculty
Faculty of Law hosts an evening to celebrate alumna Violet King Henry
Special guest Jo-Anne Henry captivated the audience with stories about her late mother and reflections on her remarkable legacy
Local law firm supports new moot in family law
The Morrison LLP Family Law Moot will be held for the first time in the spring of 2023
The Honourable Judge Lorianna Bennett, ’97 LLB, on the balance of career and family
Bennett reflects on her career to date and staying true to what’s important
Remembering alumnus William (Bill) Wilson
Former justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta was at the top of his graduating class
Alumni receive Law Society of Alberta Viscount Bennett Scholarship to support graduate studies
Two members of the Faculty of Law community are starting the next chapter of their academic journeys with a serious financial boost
Honouring an Unparalleled Legacy
The newly established Violet King Henry Law School Award funded by Miller Thomson LLP carries on the spirit of a remarkable alumna
A Chief Justice for Our Times
Catherine Fraser hangs up her gown
Alumna Patricia Hebert, QC, honoured for outstanding commitment to access to justice
Hebert awarded American College of Trial Lawyers’ Beverley McLachlin Access to Justice Award
Bob H. Aloneissi appointed Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta
Alumni brings passion for fairness and understanding to position
University of Alberta Alumni Awards honour three law graduates
The Hon. C. Adèle Kent, Melynnie Rizvi and Kristen Hagg recognized at March 16 ceremony
Allison Jandura chosen for Supreme Court of Canada clerkship
Alumna will clerk with the Honourable Justice Russell Brown beginning in August 2023
International Women’s Day: Alumna Doris Bonora, QC, inspires as role model, mentor
Bonora’s leadership over the last three decades paves the way for other women in the profession
Black History Month: Alumnus Peter Obiefuna remains inspired by community
Obiefuna turned a lifelong passion for justice into his third career
Former Faculty member Dale Gibson remembered for impactful legal career
Professor was regarded as a leader on Constitutional Law
New endowment named for alumnus Lionel Jones will support BIPOC students
Alumnus was first Black judge on Provincial Court of Alberta and first Black justice on Court of Queen’s Bench
Alumnus remembered for career as litigator and Court of Queen’s Bench justice
Justice Alec Murray graduated from the Faculty of Law in 1960
Three alumni appointed to Provincial Court of Alberta
New judges are Gordon Hatch, T. Michael Scrase and Olugbenga Shoyele
Former Supreme Court Justice William Stevenson dies
Alumnus and former Faculty of Law professor co-wrote the Alberta Rules of Court
Inspirational young lawyer Wade Brown dies
Alumnus pursued law and other passions despite numerous physical setbacks
First Chief Justice of Nunavut remembered for impressive legacy
Justice Beverley Browne championed access to justice for Indigenous peoples