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How an LLM program in Corporate Law and ADR at the University of Manitoba shaped my legal career (and everything else)!
August 7, 2025 —
The Master of Laws (LLM) program at Robson Hall is one of the University of Manitoba’s best-kept secrets but it’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Some of Canada’s most illustrious legal professionals count among our alumni. Wura Dasylva is a partner at Miller Thomson LLP in Regina, Saskatchewan, who completed her LLM at Robson Hall in 2017. When last we chatted in 2018, we were delighted to learn that she was busy skydiving and working hard as an articling student at Miller Thomson. Since then, she has really flown, and we are over the moon to share her latest news.
August 7, 2025 —
The Master of Laws (LLM) program at Robson Hall is one of the University of Manitoba’s best-kept secrets but it’s time to let the cat out of the bag. Some of Canada’s most illustrious legal professionals count among our alumni. Wura Dasylva is a partner at Miller Thomson LLP in Regina, Saskatchewan, who completed her LLM at Robson Hall in 2017. When last we chatted in 2018, we were delighted to learn that she was busy skydiving and working hard as an articling student at Miller Thomson. Since then, she has really flown, and we are over the moon to share her latest news.
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CBC Manitoba: Workload deluge causing spike in prosecutions being tackled by defence lawyers: Manitoba Crown attorney union
August 7, 2025 —
Manitoba's justice minister says the rise due to more awareness of possible conflicts of interest
August 7, 2025 —
Manitoba's justice minister says the rise due to more awareness of possible conflicts of interest
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The 2025 Hockey Conference: In the Echoes of Reckoning June 17 – 19
July 30, 2025 —
From June 17 to 19 this summer, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Hockey Conference. The Hockey Conference is a biennial conference for members of the hockey community, where the work of scholars, practitioners, and others is shared, and those with a vested interest in improving the game we all love are given a forum to share their vision for doing so. Winnipeg had the good fortune of playing host to the Hockey Conference this year at the Fort Garry Hotel thanks to the tireless work of the Faculty of Law’s own Dr. Martine Dennie, my fellow 3L students Stefan Lewis and Seth Garcia, and the other members of the Conference’s Committee, whom I list below. The theme of this year’s Conference was “In the Echoes of Reckonings.” It centred around how the sport—at all levels—could respond to the light being shone on hockey’s history of violence, homophobia, classism, misogyny, ableism, racism, and other related issues in hockey culture.
July 30, 2025 —
From June 17 to 19 this summer, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the Hockey Conference. The Hockey Conference is a biennial conference for members of the hockey community, where the work of scholars, practitioners, and others is shared, and those with a vested interest in improving the game we all love are given a forum to share their vision for doing so. Winnipeg had the good fortune of playing host to the Hockey Conference this year at the Fort Garry Hotel thanks to the tireless work of the Faculty of Law’s own Dr. Martine Dennie, my fellow 3L students Stefan Lewis and Seth Garcia, and the other members of the Conference’s Committee, whom I list below. The theme of this year’s Conference was “In the Echoes of Reckonings.” It centred around how the sport—at all levels—could respond to the light being shone on hockey’s history of violence, homophobia, classism, misogyny, ableism, racism, and other related issues in hockey culture.
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CBC Manitoba: Man banished from First Nation for 5 years challenges ‘incredibly extreme punishment’
July 29, 2025 —
Terry Francois, 53, was banished from northern Manitoba First Nation where his daughters, granddaughter live
July 29, 2025 —
Terry Francois, 53, was banished from northern Manitoba First Nation where his daughters, granddaughter live
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Tenure follows promotion for Robson Hall alum Brandon Trask
July 28, 2025 —
After having been promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law as of March 30, 2025, Brandon Trask officially received Tenure at the University of Manitoba as of July 1. The significance of this rite of passage for junior faculty members may be lost on most students, but it matters in the grand scheme of things to faculty members, staff, their relationship with the union and the university and, ultimately, to their students, regardless of how dull an administrative function it seems.
July 28, 2025 —
After having been promoted from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law as of March 30, 2025, Brandon Trask officially received Tenure at the University of Manitoba as of July 1. The significance of this rite of passage for junior faculty members may be lost on most students, but it matters in the grand scheme of things to faculty members, staff, their relationship with the union and the university and, ultimately, to their students, regardless of how dull an administrative function it seems.
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CBC News: Hockey Canada trial ruling could send chilling message to victims, say advocates
July 25, 2025 —
Hockey Canada trial ruling could send chilling message to victims, say advocates
July 25, 2025 —
Hockey Canada trial ruling could send chilling message to victims, say advocates
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CBC London: Hockey Canada sexual assault trial ‘reinvigorated’ talk on complex issues of consent, sports culture
July 23, 2025 —
Justice Maria Carroccia will give decisions in case of 5 ex-world junior players
July 23, 2025 —
Justice Maria Carroccia will give decisions in case of 5 ex-world junior players
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Voices from the Naf River
July 18, 2025 —
Dr. Kjell Anderson shares a glimpse of the research he has been doing this summer on the Rohingya Genocide based largely on the accounts of Rohingya survivors.
July 18, 2025 —
Dr. Kjell Anderson shares a glimpse of the research he has been doing this summer on the Rohingya Genocide based largely on the accounts of Rohingya survivors.
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From one legendary Canadian advocate to another
July 18, 2025 —
During one of the Faculty of Law’s busiest winter terms on record, one of the most exciting, and prestigious events held in Robson Hall’s largest lecture theatre, the Harry Walsh O.C., Q.C. Moot Courtroom, was the Harry Walsh Lecture, held March 3, 2025, featuring renowned Canadian lawyer Marie Henein.
July 18, 2025 —
During one of the Faculty of Law’s busiest winter terms on record, one of the most exciting, and prestigious events held in Robson Hall’s largest lecture theatre, the Harry Walsh O.C., Q.C. Moot Courtroom, was the Harry Walsh Lecture, held March 3, 2025, featuring renowned Canadian lawyer Marie Henein.
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Second Annual Access to Justice Forum Hosted at UM Faculty of Law
July 17, 2025 —
On May 23rd and 26th, 2025, the University of Manitoba and Manitoba Law Foundation co-hosted the second annual Access to Justice (A2J) Forum. The theme this year, “National Vision, Manitoba Momentum,” was centred around the strides Manitoba is making to walk in step with A2J initiatives across Canada.
July 17, 2025 —
On May 23rd and 26th, 2025, the University of Manitoba and Manitoba Law Foundation co-hosted the second annual Access to Justice (A2J) Forum. The theme this year, “National Vision, Manitoba Momentum,” was centred around the strides Manitoba is making to walk in step with A2J initiatives across Canada.