Runnymede Society - Bora Laskin

11/11/2022

Hey Bora Laskin!

UPDATE FOR A NEW EVENT!

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE

01/05/2022

On January 18th, 2022, at 12 PM Runnymede will be hosting part one of a two-part lecture series on “How to Sue the Government”.

Part one of the lecture series is focused on economic liberties. We are excited to announce that Justin Pearson from the Institute of Justice will be our speaker for the event!

Justin Pearson is the managing attorney for the Institute for Justice’s Florida Office (“IJ”). Justin has fought tirelessly against unnecessary occupational licensing and restrictive small business regulations. Justin will speak about IJ's litigation in pursuit of economic liberty for all Americans.

Further, Justin will speak about IJ picks projects, finds their litigants, and effectively narrates pleadings both for the court of law and the court of public opinion.

Due to current restrictions, the event will be held via Zoom.
Register now: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEufumpqz0jEtYESyw11GeID5P2OF1pYgie

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

The first part of our two-part “How to sue the government” series. Justin Pearson is the managing attorney for the Institute for Justice’s Florida Office (“IJ”). Justin has fought tirelessly against unnecessary occupational licensing and restrictive small business regulations. Justin will ...

02/10/2021

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION: Meet Todd McCarthy

Todd McCarthy was Called to the Ontario Bar in 1989. Todd has continually dedicated himself to advocacy, primarily as defence counsel. Todd J. McCarthy is a senior partner at Flaherty McCarthy LLP (Ontario), co-founded by the former Minister of Finance James Flaherty. Todd is certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation by the Law Society of Upper Canada. He has appeared in over 100 jury and non-jury trials and a multitude of arbitrations and appeals. He has shared his experience by instructing at Queen’s University, at the Law Society of Upper Canada, and at Durham College. Todd was the Defence Counsel Honouree for 2019 at the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Annual Celebration of the Personal Injury Bar. Todd is a member of the Ontario Bar Association, Canadian Defence Lawyers and the Advocates Society.

02/08/2021

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION: Meet James L. Vigmond

Jim Vigmond was called to the Bar in 1983, and is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and Queen’s University Law School. At Oatley Vigmond, Jim leads a team of lawyers and support staff with broad expertise in spinal cord, brain injury and serious orthopaedic cases.

The ability to make a profound difference in people’s lives is what attracted him to personal injury law. For Jim, the clients’ right to fair compensation is the pillar of his deep commitment to improving the lives of injured persons and their families.

In his spare time, Jim enjoys traveling, scuba diving and fishing. He also enjoys staying active and has run the New York and Toronto marathons – he is not very fast, but always persistent.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Past-president of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
Past-president of the Simcoe County Law Association
Elected Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Less than one half of one percent of eligible lawyers are chosen.
Elected Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Membership is limited to only those trial lawyers who are “unquestionably and eminently quality, in addition to being regarded as the best in their state/province.”
Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation
Listed in Best Lawyers since 2006
Lexpert Directory Ranked as Most Frequently Recommended
Received a lifetime achievement award from the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association
2017 Recipient of the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association’s H. Bruce T. Hillyer Award

01/19/2021

NEW EVENT ALERT BORA LASKIN!

Join us for an engaging conversation!

Register Online: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlduygpjMvGdEiE16-WMh2PY83-Pxb4bE3

10/29/2020

Hey Bora Laskin!

Runnymede is teaming up with Tabletalkers to put on a great constitutional advocacy event. Everyone is welcome to participate! (hint hint: this will be fantastic practice for the upcoming bail assignment for the 1L's!)

Our very own Professor Dylan will be adjudicating and providing feedback!

You can register for the event through the email on the poster.

10/24/2020

Hey Bora Laskin,

NEW EVENT ALERT: Constitutional Advocacy

10/23/2020

Hey Bora Laskin,

This is the updated link for the TRU Viva Frei - Why Everyone Should be a Lawyer for Year Event!

Hope to see you there!

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Viva Frei - Why Everyone Should be a Lawyer for a Year. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/21/2020

Hey Bora Laskin,

EVENT ALERT FROM TRU LAW!

Come out and support this incredible event hosted by the Runnymede Society Chapter at TRU Law!

Read their event description below:

"I am beyond excited to announce that the TRU Law Chapter of the Runnymede Society will be hosting Viva Frei for a discussion on Fri, Oct 23rd, 7PM PST!
TOPIC: Why Everyone Should Be a Lawyer for a Year.
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Please join us for a (Canadian legal) event like no other! - hit the Zoom link below to sign up now!"

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09/25/2020

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION! Meet Sean Sutherland.

He is one of the incredible panellists at the Transmountain Pipeline and Indigenous Consultation discussion of September 28!

Sean’s national litigation practice focuses on business-critical disputes. He acts for corporate clients in complex oil and gas litigation, environmental matters, regulatory investigations, class action defence and product liability actions.

Additionally, Sean has considerable experience representing major resource project proponents, corporate taxpayers, regulated industries and government in constitutional challenges, appeals and judicial review of ministerial and tribunal decisions. These cases often involve stay or injunction applications, the duty to consult Indigenous peoples, and novel legal issues.

Sean regularly appears in courts across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the Alberta Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Appeal, the British Columbia Court of Appeal, the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, the British Columbia Supreme Court and the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench.

In addition to his corporate and commercial practice, Sean is active in pro bono, public interest advocacy.

When not in court, Sean works with clients proactively to identify and mitigate risks to their business.

Sean clerked at the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and has otherwise spent his entire legal career at Osler, joining as a summer student in 2011.

You can learn about him here:

Sean’s national litigation practice focuses on business-critical disputes. He acts for corporate clients in complex oil and gas litigation, environmental matters, regulatory investigations, class action defence and product liability actions.

09/24/2020

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION! Meet Darwin Hanna.

He is one of the incredible panellists at the Transmountain Pipeline and Indigenous Consultation discussion of September 28!

Darwin Hanna is a founding partner of Callison & Hanna with a focus on comprehensive and specific land claims, self-government, and business law. Darwin graduated from SFU and UBC with degrees in Criminology and Law. He is a member of both the Law Society of British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. For the last 20 years, Darwin has taught First Nations and Economic Development as an Adjunct Professor at UBC’s Allard School of Law. Recently, he authored Legal Issues on Indigenous Economic Development published by LexisNexis. He was the recipient of the GNWT Premier’s Award for collaboration on the Wildlife Act. He is a member of the Nlaka’pamux Nation from the community of Lytton in the Fraser Canyon of BC.

You can learn about him here: http://www.chlaw.ca/team

09/22/2020

SPEAKER INTRODUCTION! Meet Sandra Gogal.

She is one of the incredible panellists at the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Indigenous Consultation discussion on September 28!

Sandra Gogal has a nationally recognized practice in Aboriginal and environmental law. She has extensive experience advising mining, energy, oil, gas, and engineering companies, lenders, and investors, as well as provincial and federal government agencies, on Aboriginal, regulatory, and hydro-electric and wind power, forestry, and mining project matters.

Sandra has been recognized by her peers in The Best Lawyers in Canada since 2008 for Aboriginal and environmental law. Chambers Global has named her a leading lawyer in Aboriginal law since 2013. She is the Past Chair for the Canadian Bar Association’s Aboriginal Law section and a leader in Aboriginal law at Miller Thomson.

You can learn more about her here:

Sandra Gogal has a nationally recognized practice in Aboriginal and environmental law. She has extensive experience advising mining, energy, oil, gas, and