Read about Reunion, alumni accomplishments, a pertinent Wright lecture, and faculty thoughts about technology's impact on the future of law.
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News & Events NOVEMBER 2016
Alumni at Reunion 2016
Alumni talking at Reunion 2016
Reunion 2016

More than 370 alumni enjoyed Reunion 2016 over the October 20-22 weekend. Classmates enjoyed tours of the new building, class dinners and family activities, as graduates from years ending in 1 or 6 returned to their alma mater to reconnect.
 
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Justice Russell Otter '70
Justice Russell Otter '70 is first Canadian to be selected president of the AJA

The Honourable Justice Russell J. Otter '70 has become the first Canadian to be selected president of the American Judges Association. Approximately 15 per cent of the AJA's members are Canadian.
 
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Mark Falbo '95
Flagged for success

In the boardroom of the executive suites on the south mezzanine of a 105,000-square foot global headquarters in Vaughan, Ontario, lies a generous round, oak table. This is where Mark Falbo, JD/MBA 1995, president of Mircom Group, holds court for the family business.
 
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Prof. Kim Lane Scheppele
2016 Cecil A. Wright Memorial Lecture: The rise of the 'democrator'

By cherry-picking existing laws in democratic states, "democrators" can hide behind the rule of law and avoid international sanctions, said Princeton University political expert Kim Lane Scheppele in the annual Cecil A. Wright Memorial Lecture.
 
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Special issue of U of T Law Journal on "Artificial intelligence, big data, and the future of law"

The new issue of the University of Toronto Law Journal is a focus feature issue about "Artificial intelligence, big data, and the future of law," featuring articles by Profs. Benjamin Alarie, Anthony Niblett, and Albert H Yoon. They say, "We hypothesize that the growth of big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning will have important effects that will fundamentally change the way law is made, learned, followed, and practised."
 
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Send us your Class Note

One of the most popular features in Nexus is the Class Notes section. Send us your personal and professional updates using the class notes form or by email to nexus.magazine@utoronto.ca. Include your graduation year and a high-resolution photo too. We can’t promise to include everyone’s submission, but we’ll publish a variety of updates—and the best photos!
Jackman Law Building
Have you signed up for a tour of the Jackman Law Building?

We welcome all alumni to take part in one of our small group tours of the state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building. After an introduction by Dean Ed Iacobucci, enjoy a guided tour along with fellow classmates and alumni. View the dates and times here to register. We look forward to seeing you!
 
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Events
David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights
Perspectives on the Future of Charter Litigation in Canada: A Fireside Chat

Date: Wednesday November 23, 2016
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Atrium, Jackman Law Building, 78 Queen’s Park

Please join the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights for a fireside chat and reception with alumni Raj Anand and David Asper as they discuss the effect of the change in government on Charter rights and specifically what the anticipated reinstatement of the court challenges program means for Charter litigation in Canada. Moderated by the Asper Centre’s Executive Director Cheryl Milne with brief remarks from Dean Edward Iacobucci, followed by a reception. (RSVP required)
 
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Brian Bowman '99, Mayor of Winnipeg
Goodman Lecture: Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman

Date: Thursday, November 24, 2016
Time: 4:10pm to 6:00pm
Location: Room P120, Jackman Law Building, 78 Queen's Park

Brian Bowman '99, Mayor of Winnipeg, will give the 2016 David B. Goodman Lecture. He will speak about "Appropriate Responses to the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission."
 
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Digital Media at the Crossroads

Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017
Time: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Location: Walter Hall, Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park

An Annual Conference on the Future of Content in Digital Media, of interest to all students and professionals in digital media. Co-sponsored by the Centre for Innovation Law and Policy. (Registration required)

This program contains 7.0 Substantive CPD hours.
 
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