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[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Thank you to all our Giving Day donors! Our Assistant Dean, Development, Ellen Doty is checking in with a progress report.

We've raised nearly $4,000 for the Honourable Lionel Jones Memorial Endowment in Law, which will help us continue to support our students and make the Faculty of Law a more equitable and inclusive space for legal education!

The deadline to give is midnight, so donate now! https://t.co/A0Zec8k6zV

hashtag#UAlbertaGives

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

It's Giving Day!

Lionel Jones was a trail blazer and achieved numerous milestones in the legal profession, beginning with his call to the bar in June 1964, when he became the first Black man and the second Black lawyer to be admitted to the Law Society of Alberta.

The Honourable Lionel Jones Memorial Endowment in Law carries on his legacy of excellence, and ensures that students who identify as Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour have the support they need to get through law school.

Thank you for supporting our vision for a more equitable and inclusive future for legal education!

The donation portal is open until midnight tonight! https://t.co/KONaIloGVl

#UAlbertaGives

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Today is U of A Giving Day! Join us as we raise funds for the Honourable Lionel Jones Memorial Endowment in Law, which provides support for students in the Faculty of Law who identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Colour (BIPOC). Learn more and donate here: https://t.co/fikxN0kV71 . #UAlberta #UAlbertaGives

[CBA Alberta @CBAAlberta]

Introducing Christopher Samuel, 2024‑25 CBA Alberta Vice-President.

Chris is currently the Director of Legal Research & Writing at @UAlbertaLaw, and he previously served as a crown prosecutor with @PPSC_SPPC. A dedicated CBA volunteer, he actively contributes to his community.

[CPLEA @CPLEAlberta]

Yesterday, CPLEA had the honour of hosting the @UAlbertaLaw LAW599: Low-Income Individuals and the Law students.

Students had the opportunity to hear amazing presentations from various community organizations.

All the best to the students this year!! 🧵

[Centre for Constitutional Studies @CentreConstStud]

Join us for the book launch of "Boundaries of Judicial Review: The Law of Justiciability in Canada" w/ Prof. @gerardjkennedy (@UAlbertaLaw) & Justice @LorneSossin (@ONCA_en). @SCC_eng Justice Mahmud Jamal will provide comments on the book.

Register here: https://t.co/Y2xis7DcSR

[Anna Lund @AnnaJaneL]

I always love reading about the winners of @LawSocietyofAB's Viscount Bennett Award. Congratulations to this years recipients, including @UAlbertaLaw alumni @hslaird (of @wahkohtowin) & @CaseLittlewood https://t.co/rjME1hhmuO

[Wahkohtowin Law & Governance Lodge @wahkohtowin]

WLGL Academic Director Hadley Friedland and Sarah Arngna’naaq joined host Nathan Afilalo to discuss their work revitalizing and applying Indigenous legal orders in the latest episode of CIAJ In All Fairness.

Click the link to listen to the episode: https://t.co/3aPqP3vco1

[Faculti @FacultiNet]

Godwin Dzah @GodwinDzah @UAlbertaLaw explores and critiques the relationship between the law of the sea and anthropocentrism➡️https://t.co/Kv6wM8y5SV #lawofthesea #law

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

The Faculty of Law is excited to welcome Fiona Kelly as she begins her 5-year term as dean. Fiona comes to #UAlbertaLaw after more than a decade at La Trobe University Law School in Melbourne, Australia, where she served as dean from 2020-2024. Please join us in welcoming Fiona!

[Bill Flanagan @BFlanaganUofA]

On June 30, four faculty deans, Stan Blade, Greta Cummings, Demetres Tryphonopoulos and Barb Billingsley, will end their terms. I want to thank all four of these leaders for their dedication to #UAlberta, and I wish them all the best in the future.
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[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day -- a day to celebrate the history, heritage, and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples across Canada. It is also a chance to learn and reflect on meaningful actions we can take on the path to true reconciliation.

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Congratulations to the #UAlbertaLaw Class of 2024! Enjoy this moment as you celebrate everything you've accomplished over the last 3 years. Today we're also proud to celebrate Prof Emerita Catherine Bell as she receives an honorary degree. Read more: https://t.co/yZ2fjaKtLv

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Today we're celebrating #UAlberta24 convocating student Gwyneth Elizabeth Bergman, this year's recipient of the most prestigious accolade for a graduating #UAlbertaLaw student -- the Horace Harvey Gold Medal in Law. Read her story here: https://t.co/TWF0KAKmXk

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Congratulations to #UAlberta24 convocating student Tayler Tallent, this year's recipient of the George Bligh O’Connor Silver Medal! The medal is awarded to the #UAlbertaLaw student with the second highest marks in their class. Read her story here: https://t.co/GnqUGxihxf

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Congratulations to Class of 2024 #UAlbertaLaw student Andrew Sawyers! Andrew is the recipient of the Judge’s Bronze Medal -- awarded annually to the convocating student who stands third throughout their studies in the JD program. Read his story here: https://t.co/A8htRmqEbc

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

For his recently defended master's thesis, #UAlbertaLaw grad student Victor Olusegun explored the changing face of corporate restructuring in Canada. Read more about his work: https://t.co/JwIj93cLsK

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

Last week, #UAlbertaLaw prof Eric Adams was honoured with an academic excellence award from @CALT_ACPD. The national award recognizes Adams’ exceptional contributions to research and teaching as a Canadian law teacher in mid-career. Read more: https://t.co/uXTzturZKV

[University of Alberta Faculty of Law @UAlbertaLaw]

The Faculty of Law joins the legal community in mourning the passing of Rod McLennan, K.C. Mr. McLennan was an alumnus, graduating in 1958, who went on to become one of the most accomplished litigators in Alberta. We are deeply grateful that he remained a close friend and supporter of the faculty throughout his career.

[McLennan Ross LLP @mclennanrossllp]

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of our co-founder, Rod McLennan, K.C.

Rod was a renowned litigator, a wonderful colleague, and a mentor. His passing is a tremendous loss for the legal community.

Read his full memoriam here: https://t.co/J9IZvoFq8X

[CALT-ACPD @CALT_ACPD]

2024 CALT ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: Professor Eric Adams @UAlbertaLaw @ericadams99 ("exceptional contribution to research and law teaching by a Canadian law teacher in mid-career").