Rosalie Jukier received the 2023 ۲ݮƵ University Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning. She accepted her award during the Fall Convocation ceremony on 20 November. Read more
Lara Khoury, Ad E, a été nommée vice-rectrice adjointe à la recherche pour l’Université ۲ݮƵ. Son mandat de trois ans a débuté le 1er janvier. Elle partage son temps entre ces fonctions et la Faculté de droit. Poursuivre la lecture
Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry has been named Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Health, Inclusion and Policy for a five-year term.Adelle Blackett, FRSC, Ad E, has been reappointed as Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Transnational Labour Law for a second seven-year term. Read more
Jaye Ellis a été promue au rang de professeure titulaire à partir du 1er février 2024. La professeure Ellis est une experte renommée du droit environnemental international. Poursuivre la lecture
Avec des sentiments mêlés de fierté et de regret, la Faculté de droit a félicité Geneviève Saumier pour sa nomination au poste de doyenne de la Faculté de droit de l’Université de Montréal. Poursuivre la lecture
Dean Robert Leckey, Ad E, has received an honorary Scarlet Key from ۲ݮƵ’s century-old Scarlet Key Society. Established in 1925, the Scarlet Key recognizes outstanding contributions from student leaders who go above and beyond in their dedication to life outside of the classroom. Read more on the Scarlet Key award La Section de l’alliance de la diversité sexuelle et des genres (ADSG) de l’Association du Barreau canadien (ABC) lui a également remis son Prix du héros ou de l’héroïne, le 16 juillet. Ce prix prestigieux vise à reconnaître l’excellence de ceux et celles qui, au sein de la profession juridique, font progresser la cause de l’égalité au nom des personnes LGBTQ2+. Poursuivre la lecture
Jonathan Chan joined the Faculty of Law as an assistant professor on 1 August. An expert in law and finance, he will begin by teaching Securities Regulation and Introduction to Corporate Transactions in winter 2025. Get to know him
Jeffrey Kennedy est le lauréat du prix d’excellence en enseignement John W. Durnford 2024. Nommé en l’honneur du défunt professeur et ancien doyen John W. Durnford (BCL’ 52) et conféré par la communauté étudiante, ce prix récompense annuellement la pédagogie exceptionnelle d’un membre du corps professoral. Poursuivre la lecture
Marie Manikisa été reconduite à titre de titulaire d'une prestigieuse chaire William Dawson de ۲ݮƵ.
New and extended appointments in the Faculty’s senior leadership
Sébastien Jodoin has been appointed associate dean (research) for a three-year term, effective 1 September 2024. He is took over the portfolio fromDaniel Weinstock, CM, who finished a three-year term in August. As associate dean (research), Professor Jodoin will lead the Faculty’s strategic efforts in fostering a vibrant research culture, as well as securing research funding, chairs, and awards. In May, Professor Jodoin was also honoured with the ۲ݮƵ President’s Prize for Outstanding Emerging Researchers.
Colleen Sheppard has been appointed associate dean (graduate studies) for a three-year term, effective 1 August 2024. She succeededDarren Rosenblum, who finished their term in July. As associate dean (graduate studies), Professor Sheppard will oversee the Graduate Programs Office and the delivery of Graduate Certificate, LLM and DCL programs.
Tina Piper will serve for an additional year as associate dean (academic), until summer 2025. The associate dean (academic) oversees student services and the delivery of the integrated BCL/JD program. This extension will enable Associate Dean Piper to continue to support the Student Affairs Office team as they review critical processes, and begin collaborating with her successor,Helge Dedek, on longer-term projects related to the academic program.
Joshua Nichols has been promoted to the rank of associate professor, with tenure, effective 1 June 2024. Professor Nichols is Metis from Treaty 8 Territory in British Columbia. He teaches and publishes in legal theory, political philosophy and constitutional law.Keep reading
Daniel Weinstock, CM, MSRC, a été nommé membre de la Société royale du Canada. Élus par leurs pairs, les membres de la SRC sont d’éminents Canadiens et Canadiennes de toutes les disciplines qui ont apporté une contribution remarquable aux arts, aux lettres et aux sciences naturelles et sociales, ainsi qu’à la vie publique. Poursuivre la lecture
Michelle Cumyn s’est jointe à l’équipe de direction du Centre Paul-André Crépeau de droit privé et comparé. Elle fera équipe avec Mark Antaki, BCL’96, LLB’96, qui dirige le centre depuis 2020. Ils exerceront leurs mandats de co-directeurs jusqu’en 2026. Poursuivre la lecture
Sarah Riley Case has received the Scholarly Paper Award of the Canadian Association of Law Teachers (CALT). Her paper “” won the annual competition. Aimed at recognizing the work of scholars in the first seven years of their academic appointment, this prize is awarded to the author of a paper that contributes substantially to legal literature. Keep reading
Alana Klein has been appointed co-director of the Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism (CHRLP). She began her three-year appointment on 1 July 2024, succeeding Professor Frédéric Mégret, who completed his term as co-director in June. Professor Nandini Ramanujam was reappointed as co-director and program director for a three-year term, starting 1 July 2024. Keep reading
Justine Collins et Tamara Thermitus, Ad E, LLM'13, ont été nommées respectivement boursière Boulton junior et senior pour l'année universitaire 2024-2025. Découvrir leurs profils
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