At the 2024 Coxford Lecture, Prof. John Borrows, Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law at @uoftlaw, explored the array of forces, including the air, water, fire, rocks, plants, insects, fish, birds & animals, at the heart of Anishinaabe law & constitutionalism. buff.ly/43WQRhi

Tonight, our Muslim community celebrates Eid al-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It's a time to reflect on and appreciate the progress made through introspection, prayer and fasting.

Eid Mubarak, #WesternU !

Join us on April 10 for a lively conversation on Bill C-63 and the #OnlineHarms Bill with leading experts Jane Bailey, Michael Geist, Sunil Gurmukh, Emily Price Laidlaw and Florian Martin-Bariteau ᴀᴋᴀ FMB.

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Current Issues in Public Law students recently experienced a “Toxic Tour” of Chemical Valley & Aamjiwnaang First Nation to illustrate course units on the Environment, Climate Change & the Constitution of Canada & on Indigenous Peoples & the Constitution. buff.ly/3J2iU5t

Along with Professor Nadia Lambek, students Jacob Van Boekel (3L), Noah Brennen (3L), Anthony Crudo (2L) and graduate Darinka Tomic (PhD ’22) attended the seventh Canadian Association for Food Law and Policy Conference at the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. buff.ly/4afMzE7

Happy Easter to those celebrating this weekend.

A reminder that #WesternU is closed today, March 29, for Good Friday including Western Libraries, Western Campus Rec and Hospitality Services campus eateries.

As Head of Litigation at Rogers Communications, Kristina Milbourn (LL.B. '08) leads by example spearheading equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives and providing mentorship to others including BIPOC lawyers. buff.ly/3VynOP3

(1/6) Congratulations to Kassandra Kurek, winner of PBSC Western’s 2024 Chief Justice Richard Wagner Award!

It was an honour to judge the final rounds of our First Year Advocacy Competition on Monday - such high-quality advocacy on display!

Congratulations to the finalists and all 70+ competitors.

Huge thanks to Lerners LLP for their ongoing support of advocacy at Western Law.

Did you know Western Law offers a free LSAT Preparation course for high-potential Black, Indigenous, and low-income undergraduate students, or those who have graduated, who intend to apply to law school in the near future? Learn more & apply by March 31: buff.ly/3qZCaIr

The Public Law Research Group is pleased to welcome UBC Professor Hoi Kong to Western Law on April 1 to deliver their annual Distinguished Lecture, entitled 'What is the Canadian Constitution?' Join us from 12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. in Room 207, Law Building. buff.ly/4avx8qT

Professor and Assistant Dean of EDID, Sunil Gurmukh, will be speaking on a virtual panel on the topic of 'Bill C-63 Unpacked: Criminal Code and Human Rights Act Hate Speech Amendments' on March 27. Find details and register below.

On March 28 at 5:00 P.M. Western Law’s Community Legal Services is offering free public legal education on child protection and legal rights. You'll learn general legal information on how to navigate child protection issues in and out of the courts. law.uwo.ca/legal_clinics/…

In our 2023 Alumni Magazine, Suzanne Dajczak owner & lawyer at Suzanne M Dajczak Professional Corporation, owner of North 42 Degrees & president of Serenity Lavender Farm shares her professional journey building a disability practice & a thriving vineyard. buff.ly/4cpVyE8

In professional news, I’ve decided to step down as Dean at the end of June. I am so proud of our Western Law community and what we’ve built together.

Link to my full message below.

After seven years as Dean of Western Law, Professor Erika Chamberlain has announced her resignation as of June 2024. Please read a personal reflection from Dean Chamberlain on her time at Western Law. buff.ly/43rM1IH

I'm thrilled to share the pre-release of my latest collaborative endeavor, The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in The Legal Profession. The book is co-edited by Beth Beattie, Carole Dagher & myself.

Today, communities worldwide celebrate #Nowruz , also known as Navroz and Persian New Year. This occasion represents a time of both spiritual and physical renewal, as well as gratitude, hope and optimism for the future.

#WesternU sends wishes for a happy Nowruz celebration!