Faculty of Law recognizes contributions of Alumni, Instructors, Professors and Staff at annual reception
The Faculty of Law was honoured to recognize the hard work, diligence and achievements of its community members at an annual reception held Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Many distinguished members of Manitoba’s legal community, including judges, law firm partners, practicing professional instructors, professors and staff of the province’s keystone legal organizations were in attendance, many of whom are also alumni.
Dr. Richard Jochelson, Dean of Law welcomed everyone and coordinated the presentation of the most recent Jurists of Robson Hall designations, Faculty and Staff Service Awards, and the Faculty of Law’s Alumni Awards.
Jurists
Wishing to formally recognize the exceptional contributions made to the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law Juris Doctor program, Dean Richard Jochelson began designating long-time community members as “Jurists of Robson Hall.” The latest additions to this list of extraordinary individuals included David Asper, K.C., LL.D., Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D., Silvia De Sousa and Grant Mitchell, K.C..
Faculty Service Awards
Professor Lorna Turnbull is presented with a Faculty Service Award by Professor Darcy MacPherson.
Professor Darcy MacPherson, Acting Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, was pleased to present the Faculty of Law’s inaugural Faculty Service Awards.
The Faculty of Law’s Extraordinary Service Faculty Award went to Bruce Curran for his diligence, professionalism, and leadership in providing support to his colleagues in service work on governance, compensation and the Negotiations program.
The Faculty of Law’s Extraordinary Service Faculty Award went to Gerald Heckman for his diligence, professionalism, and leadership in providing support to his colleagues in service work on Access to Justice in French and in service work with Manitoba Justice.
The Faculty of Law’s Extraordinary Service Faculty Award went to Lorna Turnbull for her diligence, professionalism, and leadership in providing support to her colleagues in service work on governance, compensation and Access to Justice in French.
Staff Service Awards
Lisa Griffin is presented with an Extraordinary Support Staff Award by Professor Jennifer Schulz.
Professor Jennifer Schulz, Associate Dean Academic, presented the Faculty of Law’s Extraordinary Support Staff Awards to Lisa Griffin, Career Development Coordinator, for her diligence, professionalism, and leadership in providing student support and for excellence in providing career services for students, and also to Trina McFadyen, Director of Professional Development, for her diligence, professionalism, and leadership in providing community outreach to the profession, alumni and for excellence in career services.
Alumni Awards
Trina McFadyen, Director of Professional Development, presented the Faculty of Law’s Alumni Awards, which wereannounced earlier this year.
The Outstanding Alumni Award honours a UM Law alum recognized for outstanding professional achievement in their legal career and who has shown dedication and commitment to the betterment of the legal profession while exhibiting the qualities of integrity and professionalism. This year’s recipient of the award is Sherri Walsh, litigator, adjudicator, arbitrator, and managing partner of Hill Sokalski Walsh.
Sherri Walsh is presented with the inaugural Outstanding Alumni Award by Dean Richard Jochelson and Trina McFadyen.
The Emerging Leader Award Honours a UM Law alum who has graduated within the last 10 years, has shown dedication and commitment to the legal profession, and has also shown the qualities of integrity, professionalism, and leadership in their time practicing law. This year’s recipient of the award is Dayna Steinfeld, lawyer at Raven Law.
The Trailblazer Award honors a UM Law alum who has excelled in a career outside the traditional practice of law and who is a person of integrity and demonstrated leadership and service to the community. This year’s recipient of the award is Jennifer Schulz, Professor and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Law.