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Alumni Spotlight
Lawyer Doug Ruck examining systemic discrimination at barristers’ and physicians’ societies
Doug Ruck (BA’72, LLB’77) will chair a task force on systemic anti-Black racism within the College of Physicians and Surgeons. He’s also set to lead an external investigation into systemic discrimination within the policies, regulations and practices of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society.
An advocate for refugees
When 174 Sikhs arrived in Nova Scotia after escaping civil war, Lee Cohen (LLB’80) represented them. From that moment, he dedicated his practice to immigration, refugees and human rights, changing hundreds of lives in the process, including his.
Judge Corrine Sparks named 2020 Recipient of the Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service
The Schulich School of Law and the Dalhousie Law Alumni Association are proud to announce that the Honourable Corrine Sparks (LLB ’79, LLM ’01) is the 2020 recipient of the Weldon Award.
Indigenous background fuels passion for change: Armand Paul (LLB’20)
Armand Paul, who grew up in Cape Breton, graduates from the Schulich School of Law this spring, ready to start his next chapter close to home as an articling clerk for the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission in Sydney.
Change makers
International Women’s Day celebrates the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. From pushing to create laws that protect children to building a tool that enhances workplace inclusivity, we’re highlighting several female Dal grads who are effecting change through their leadership, innovation and advocacy.
Combining law and a love for the sea
Although Jocelin d’Entremont (JD’12) has been practicing fisheries law and marine law at Hood Fraser d’Entremont Law Firm in Yarmouth, N.S., since 2013, his personal connection to the sea dates back to his childhood.
Aurum Awards 2019: Megan Leslie (LLB’04)
Megan Leslie’s (LLB’04) passion for issues of justice have guided much of her career. Now, as President and CEO of World Wildlife Fund Canada, she’s once again engaged in meaningful work that is making a difference in our communities.
Aurum Awards 2019: Heather McNeill (LLB’94)
Heather McNeill (LLB’94) has dedicated her law career to helping others. For two decades she was at Dalhousie Legal Aid and now she’s tackling a new role with the Mi’kmaq Rights Initiative with a focus to create a governance model for Mi’kmaq child welfare in Nova Scotia.
FLARE #HowIMadeIt: Dal alumnae
FLARE #HowIMadeIt featured three Dalhousie alumnae as part of its celebration of 100+ talented, ambitious and driven Canadian women with cool jobs: Rebecca Thomas (BA’09, MA’13), Nasha Nijhawan (LLB’09) and Lauren Adey (BComm’14).
A path towards discovery: Desiree Jones (BA’16)
By connecting with mentors and supports on campus, Desiree Jones (BA’16) has found her path into Law and a drive to make a difference in her community.