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Western and Canadian Race Relations Foundation researchers develop tool to aid in prosecution of hate crimes
Researchers from Western’s Faculty of Law and the Canadian Race Relations Foundation teamed up to develop Hate Indicators: A Canadian Hate Crime Case Law Research Tool. |
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Crafting her own narrative: Michelle Owusu-Ansah finds purpose in poetry and law
For third-year law student and spoken word poet Michelle Owusu-Ansah, attending law school is a childhood dream realized. Becoming a lawyer has always been her north star, but it’s only one part of her story. |
1L students visit House of Commons to experience ‘disability activism unfolding in real time’
A group of Western Law students accompanied visiting professor David Lepofsky to his appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities to observe the public advocacy process. |
Space Justice
Professor Valerie Oosterveld discussed her scholarship and emergent issues in space law in the fall 2024 issue of the Western Alumni Magazine. |
Restorative Justice
Professor Melanie Randall penned an explainer on restorative justice in the fall 2024 issue of the Western Alumni Magazine. |
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The right sequence: Stephanie Curcio (JD’15) parlays science and law background into leading legal tech platform NLPatent
Stephanie Curcio, co-founder and chief executive officer of the AI-driven patent research and analysis tool NLPatent, is helping to remove barriers to innovation by “making patent data and related insights more accessible.” |
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Law grad earns third master’s degree at Western – at age 78
Just a few months shy of his 79th birthday, Trevor Holness, MBA’73, MSc’21, crossed the stage to receive his master of studies in law. |
Western alumni appointed to Order of Canada for building “hope for a better future”
Lorin MacDonald, JD’09, was among a group of distinguished Western University alumni who were appointed to the Order of Canada. MacDonald was recognized for championing inclusion for people with disabilities. |
May 6 - Spring Reception for Law Alumni in Toronto
Andrew Botterell, Dean, Western Law, along with Perry Dellelce, invites you to attend the law school's Spring Alumni Reception. Join us for an engaging evening of great conversations, networking, and refreshments with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends. |
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Denise Brunsdon, JD/MBA’15, finds meaning and connection through monthly giving
For Denise Brunsdon, Partner at Bennett Jones LLP, giving back to Western Law through a monthly gift is a meaningful way to express gratitude and maintain her connection to our community. Brunsdon recently spoke to us about her fond memories of law school, what motivates her now and why supporting higher education is more important than ever. |
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Policy Options | Professor Melanie Randall published an op-ed about a judge's decision to reject the need for expert evidence on the neurobiology of trauma in a sexual assault trial.
Investment Executive | Professor Martin Petrin provided comment about the responsibility of capital market regulators to understand and regulate the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the financial industry.
CBC London | Professor Jacob Shelley appeared on CBC London Morning to discuss the U.S. Surgeon General’s call to add warning labels to alcohol bottles.
Law 360 | Professor Alfonso Nocilla provided comment regarding two recent bankruptcy cases, Supreme Court of Canada decisions, Aquino v. Bondfield Construction Co., 2024 SCC 31 and Scott v. Golden Oaks Enterprises Inc., 2024 SCC 32.
Hakai Magazine | Professor Michael Coyle was quoted in a story about the centuries-long struggle of Indigenous fishermen on Canada’s Atlantic Coast to have the government uphold historic treaties.
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