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Dal alumni finalists for entrepreneur awards
Several Dalhousie alumni businesspeople are among finalists for the 2015 EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards in Atlantic Canada.
Lawyer uses entrepreneurial skills for tech startup
As a lawyer, Mandy Woodland (LLB’06) specializes in offering entrepreneurs affordable legal advice. Now, she’s also CEO of Caetum, a tech startup that aims to make clinical research easier and more successful.
Dal alumnus becomes chancellor at Emily Carr
Emily Carr University of Art + Design announced the appointment of lawyer Geoff Plant (LLB’81), QC, as the institution’s second Chancellor, effective May 1, 2015.
CBA awards alumnus, lawyer Mick Ryan
William (Mick) Ryan, Q.C. (LLB’71) of Stewart McKelvey in Halifax won the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) 2015 Louis St. Laurent Award of Excellence for distinguished or exceptional service to the objectives and goals of the CBA. He was presented with the award on February 21, 2015 in Ottawa.
Fitzpatrick joins WWF board
John Fitzpatrick (LLB’84) is one of World Wildlife Fund’s incoming board members.
Former Chancellor Reuben Cohen dies at 93
Philanthropist and former Dalhousie chancellor Reuben Cohen (BA’42, LLB’44, LLD’88) dies at the age of 93.
Cormier named to NS Supreme Court
Four-time Dalhousie graduate Cindy Cormier joins the Nova Scotia Supreme Court.
Kennedy named Bridgewater Crown
Recent grad Matthew Kennedy (BA’03, JD’13) joins the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service.
Prentice named PC leader after landslide win
After a landslide election win, Jim Prentice (LLB’80), Q.C., is the new leader of the Alberta Progressive Conservative Party and premier-designate.
MacNeill recognized for distinguished service
The Nova Scotia Barrister’s Society recognizes Heather MacNeill’s (LLB’94) contributions to legal and community service.