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Congratulations to Alexandre Faubert Charlebois, who gave an inspiring speech at the Faculty of Law’s Convocation ceremony on June 6.

We are excited to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments and careers of the three Common Law Alumni who have been selected as the 2024 Honour Society Inductees:

In recognition of her remarkable contributions to university teaching, Dr. Angela Cameron has been awarded the University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Teaching by the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO).

Families, friends and faculty members gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Faculty of Law’s remarkable class of 2024. The Convocation ceremony, held at the Shaw Centre, was an exceptional celebration.

The 2023-2024 academic year broke new ground for the Common Law Section in its commitment to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

The Common Law Section is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Jamie Liew as the Shirley Greenberg Chair for Women and the Legal Profession, effective July 1, 2024.

Standing tall, sweetgrass grows in delicate strands. When gathered, the stems’ strength has provided the Indigenous community with sacred medicine for thousands of years. Every movement during harvest is made with respectful intention and desire to preserve the medicine.

Congratulations to two Common Law Section alums who were chosen as the 2024 winners of the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) awards:

Dr. Herbert Wells was officially sworn into office by President Sandra Mason in a brief ceremony held at State House in April in the presence of his family and Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham. 

The 40 under 40 annually recognizes individuals who reflect the economic diversity and entrepreneurial spirit of the local business community.