Law News Archive
David Asper and David Milgaard to receive honorary degrees at 141st spring convocation
January 31, 2020 —
During the 141st annual Spring Convocation of the University of Manitoba on June 5, 2020, honorary degrees will be awarded to two remarkable people whose life stories have intertwined.
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Alumnus Dr. Ernest Rady announced as 2020 IDEA recipient
November 27, 2019 —
The Associates of the Asper School of Business at UM have announced that Dr. Ernest Rady is the recipient of the 2020 International Distinguished Entrepreneur Award
Faculty of Law
Looking Backward to Look Forward
August 16, 2019 —
Preparations are well underway at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law to welcome alumni to Robson Hall for 2019 Homecoming celebrations
Faculty of Law
Dean of Law shares Nuclear law expertise at United Nations
June 21, 2019 —
In May, Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, Robson Hall's Dean of Law at the University of Manitoba, shared his expertise on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament Law at the United Nations in New York.
Faculty of Law
2018 Merit Award for Service recipient seeks to “pay it forward”
June 18, 2019 —
Dr. Virginia Torrie is already known for her enthusiasm in the classroom for Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, which many students have found surprisingly interesting. It is no wonder that Torrie has already won two teaching awards since starting her position as an assistant law professor at Robson Hall in 2015, including the Law Faculty’s Barney Sneiderman Award for Teaching Excellence in 2017 and a University of Manitoba 2017 Merit Award for Teaching last June.
Faculty of Law
Congratulations to Law Alumni, Instructors and Mentors, appointed Queen’s Counsel
June 7, 2019 —
This week, the provincial government made Queen’s Counsel appointments to 15 Manitoba lawyers. Eleven of the 15 are graduates of Robson Hall, Faculty of Law, and many devote their time, skills and energy to helping law students in various ways.
Faculty of Law
Born to Advocate
June 6, 2019 —
Graduating law student Danielle Morrison, has already established an exciting career of advocating for others, all before her convocation day.
Outstanding graduates and remarkable Canadians are recipients of honorary degrees at U of M’s 140th Spring Convocation
May 31, 2019 —
Each year, the U of M bestows honorary degrees upon individuals who have achieved acclaim for their advancements
Faculty of Law
Congratulations to Professor Turnbull
May 15, 2019 —
This year, graduating law student Tracy Schmidt was selected as the Faculty of Law’s exceptional student, and she chose to recognize Professor Lorna Turnbull as the post-secondary teacher who most inspired her.
2019 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration of Excellence
May 8, 2019 —
On May 8, 2019, at the University of Manitoba Distinguished Alumni Awards, five new recipients were welcomed