Western Law

For civil litigator Katie DiTomaso, LL.B. ‘03, law offers a rewarding and enriching outlet for a lifelong passion for service. In June, her exemplary service to clients, peers, students and the legal community was recognized by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2024 Joel Kuchar Award for Professionalism and Civility. We caught up with Katie to discuss the values and motivations that drive her in her successful practice and many leadership and mentorship roles. Read the full story ⬇ https://buff.ly/3SqHQIV

In a blog post for OpinioJuris, Professor Valerie Oosterveld and co-authors Professors Melanie O'Brien and Kathleen Maloney provide comment on the decision of the International Criminal Court in the Al Hassan case as it relates to forced marriage. https://lnkd.in/gZv7i268

Western Law is pleased to announce the appointment of tort law scholar Professor Maytal Gilboa who will join the faculty as an associate professor in January 2025. Gilboa’s research expertise in the areas of tort law, tort theories, unjust enrichment and remedies are a complement to the faculty's strength in private law theory. Gilboa has been a faculty member at Bar Ilan Faculty of Law since 2020. Prior to joining Bar Ilan University, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Gilboa received her PhD from Tel Aviv University. She holds a BA in Management, LL.B. (magna cum laude) and LL.M. (as part of the direct PhD program) all from Tel Aviv University. https://buff.ly/4dalyTL

Congratulations to our students who placed as quarter-finalists in the International Hague Debate Tournament!

Professor Rory Gillis was recently quoted in a CBC article regarding the carbon tax lawsuit initiated by the government of Saskatchewan against the CRA. https://lnkd.in/gS2Zd3Xy

We're #PurpleAndProud to see Matthew Hefland JD'18 take the helm of the Western University Alumni Association Board! Learn about his motivation and vision as he steps into the role. https://lnkd.in/gF6uzt89

Professor Erika Chamberlain spoke to CBA National Magazine about the ongoing lawsuit by a group of Canadian school boards against major social media companies and the feasibility of success in court.

For the past four years, I had the privilege of acting for an athlete in the Saadi/Gymnastics Canada #safesport case. It finally concluded last week with an #SDRCC appeal decision maintaining the lifetime ban awarded by the internal discipline panel for major maltreatment. Notably, a precedent-setting decision available to the public to protect and help others with their cases. #sportslaw #olympics Thank you to my co-counsel, Dr. Emir Crowne, and the law students who assisted along the way: Tyler Matthews, Brittany G. Bates, Rheanna Geisel, Laura Wade, Hannah Herrington, Dylan Romero-Marshall and Liv Hart. Cc. CBC, AthletesCAN and Western Law

Last Friday, we were thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2024 at the Western Law Convocation Awards Ceremony! Read our event recap at to learn about the inspiring messages that our Keynote Speaker, Rosemary McCarney and Valedictorian, Konner Fung-Kee-Fung shared with our newest JDs and see the full list of award recipients. https://buff.ly/45KaVEq

As Dean and Professor Erika Chamberlain concludes her term as Dean of Western Law, she's sharing her reflections on the top 10 highlights from the 2023-2024 academic year. https://buff.ly/3VXNfZY