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Mission accomplished! Matt Stackhouse, Law’24, on the shore of St. John’s, NL, on August 26 after meeting his challenge and surpassing his fundraising goal for Jack.org to help improve the mental health of youth.

Cycling to better mental health

Matt Stackhouse, Law’24, cycled across Canada in a remarkable journey to raise both awareness and funds that will help improve the mental health of young Canadians.

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A Queen’s Law/Education research team led by Associate Dean Gail Henderson delivers a timely report on financial literacy with practical recommendations for elementary school teachers, schools, and school boards, and for all levels of government.

Improving financial literacy: Henderson research team publishes findings

Associate Dean Gail Henderson's research team delivers a timely report on financial literacy with practical recommendations for elementary school teachers, schools, and school boards, and for all levels of government.

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Peter Griffin, Law’77, co-founder of litigation firm Lenczner Slaght LLP and 2021 Law Society Medal recipient, gives sage advice to up and coming litigators.

Law’77 grad receives Law Society of Ontario’s highest honour

Peter Griffin, Law’77, co-founder of litigation firm Lenczner Slaght LLP and 2021 Law Society Medal recipient, gives sage advice to up and coming litigators.

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Professor Debra Haak works from her garden in Kingston and Professors Ben Ewing and Noah Weisbord discuss criminal law in Montreal this summer.

What did Queen’s Law faculty do this summer?

Our professors spent the past four months advancing legal research in a wide range of areas from pandemic public health compliance and “ecocide” crime to business interruption insurance and political resistance. Check out some of the exciting projects they’ve been working on and presenting:

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Meet the LSS President

Law Students’ Society President Ross Denny-Jiles, Law’22/MPA’21, is looking forward to meeting and engaging with students this year at Queen’s Law, long known for its collegial environment.

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Rosemary Ofei-Aboagye King, LLM’92, 1963-2021

Remembering school’s education equity pioneer

Queen’s Law remembers Professor Rosemary Ofei-Aboagye King, LLM’92, the school’s first Education Equity Director, a beloved teacher, and an influential scholar.

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New Executive Director of Development - Miranda Pugh

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Miranda Pugh to the newly appointed position of Executive Director of Development. Miranda will lead the Faculty’s alumni and development team.

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In this three-part series, Queen’s Law experts share insights on legal aspects of growing national and international concern: government regulations, vaccine nationalism, and employment law issues.

Destination Vaccination: Employment litigation tsunami coming?

Shane Todd, Law’08, and Jay Kim, Law’17, share their practical insights on employment law issues resulting from the pandemic.

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Scott Falls, Law’18, who developed his passion for international economic law at Queen’s, is the 2021 recipient of an essay prize from the Society of International Economic Law, the Journal of International Economic Law, and Oxford University Press.

Queen’s JD set up Law’18 grad for international academic acclaim

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Destination Vaccination: The need for an equitable global strategy for combating the pandemic

With Canada entering COVID-19’s fourth wave, Professor Ashwini Vasanthakumar shares her perspective on some key obstacles to the global distribution of vaccines.

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Vanessa Lam, Law’08, a family law strategic advisor and research lawyer, has won the Ontario Bar Association award for her outstanding volunteer work benefitting family law lawyers throughout the province.

Law’08 grad named Ontario Bar Association’s top volunteer

Vanessa Lam, Law’08, a family law strategic advisor and research lawyer recognized by the Ontario Bar Association for her outstanding volunteer work, shares advice for students.

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Destination Vaccination: A time for government regulations?

Professor Mohamed Khimji shares his perspective on vaccine passports for businesses and other organizations.

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