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As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the legal questions surrounding privacy, intellectual property, digital governance, cybersecurity, and access to knowledge are becoming increasingly complex.

For Professor Reakash Walters, returning to the Faculty of Law is both a homecoming and the next chapter.

When Professor Samuel Singer assumes the role of Vice-Dean, Governance on July 1, he will bring to the position a unique combination of governance experience, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to inclusion.

Professor Jamie Liew has been awarded the 2026 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research Award by the University of Ottawa’s Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI).

The former Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice, the country’s largest trial court, was recently recognized by Nipissing University in North Bay.

The University of Ottawa Faculty of Law celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2026 as graduates crossed the Convocation stage surrounded by family, friends and faculty.

The Faculty of Law is playing a central role in a new University of Ottawa initiative aimed at helping Canada navigate the legal, ethical, and governance challenges posed by artificial intelligence in healthcare.

The Faculty of Law is pleased to celebrate the appointment of Professor Lynda Hubert Ta (Civil Law Section) and Professor Nathalie Chalifour (Common Law Section) as the new Co-Directors of the Centre for Environmental Law and Global Sustainability (CELGS).

Global health governance is under growing strain as political tensions rise, international institutions are challenged, and public health risks increasingly cross borders in real time. In this shifting landscape, governments are being pushed to make rapid decisions that test the balance between health protection, international cooperation, and human rights.

The County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) is honouring three faculty alum for their outstanding contributions to the Ottawa legal community. As well, members of the bar gathered recently to recognize two alum on their retirements after illustrious careers on the bench.