Windsor Law

06/04/2026

We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Windsor Law Alumni Awards! These incredible alumni exemplify the values of through their extraordinary careers, esteemed leadership and dedicated community service. The awards recognize the many ways our graduates are advancing justice, shaping the legal profession and making meaningful contributions to their communities. Please join us in congratulating your 2025 Windsor Law Alumni Award recipients:

Distinguished Alumni Award
∙ The Hon. Justice Douglas Phillips (1975) - Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ), Windsor
∙ The Hon. Justice Michael Townsend (2005) - Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ), Toronto
∙ Mr. James Scarfone (1973) - Retired, Founding Partner, Scarfone Hawkins LLP
∙ Mr. David Festeryga (1993) - Partner, Sullivan Festeryga LLP
∙ Mr. Ian Hull (1989) - Partner/Co-founding partner, Hull & Hull LLP
∙ Mr. Mark Giavedoni (2004), Partner (Real Estate Practice Group Leader), Gowling WLG Hamilton

Extraordinary Contributions to Windsor Law (John Mountain)
∙ Nadia Bhatti (2002) - Family Lawyer, Nadia R. Bhatti Barrister & Solicitor
∙ Liza Quail (2017) - Founding Partner, MEQ Law
∙ Jasmina Mrkalj -Skelly (2008) - Adjudicator, Landlord and Tenant Board, Tribunals Ontario

Access to Justice Award
∙ Marina McKenzie (2023) - Clinic Lawyer, Health Justice Clinic in Mental Health and Addictions
∙ Princess Doe (2022) - Lawyer, Princess Doe Law
∙ Karen E. Jacques (2007) - Vice Chair & Administrative Judge, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
∙ Nana Yanful (2013) - Founder, Nanful Law

Emerging Leaders in the Law Award (Single JD)
∙ Shreya Gupta (2017) - Director, Legal Counsel (Technology, AI and Privacy), Loblaw Companies Ltd.

Emerging Leaders in the Law Award (Dual JD)
∙ Jacqueline Palef (2017) - Senior Litigation Associate, Branch McMaster LLP
∙ Seth Holland (2017) - Partner, WeirFoulds LLP

Builders of Windsor Law Award
∙ Michael Galego (2006) - CFO Agricultural Division, Stronach Group
∙ Greg Monforton (1979) - Founding Partner, Greg Monforton & Partners LLP
∙ Winston Yee (1993) - Senior Counsel, Lawson Lundell LLP

Dual JD Transnational Leader Award
∙ Kayley C. Leon (2020) - Associate, Hicks Morley LLP
∙ Sahar Talebi (2018) - Litigation Associate, Lenczner Slaght LLP

We are immensely proud of the recipients. Their work not only brings pride to the University of Windsor but also exemplifies the qualities that make Windsor Law a beacon of excellence in the legal community. We are excited to celebrate their success and look forward to seeing them continue to make Windsor Law proud. Thank you for all that you do to inspire and uplift the next generation of legal professionals!

To learn more about the Windsor Law Alumni Awards, please visit https://brnw.ch/21x35SI

06/01/2026

What an incredible achievement, congratulations to 2026 JD, Juris Doctorate graduate, Celina Seguin!

"I am deeply thankful to have been surrounded by my home community throughout law school, and fortunate to have come to know the special community that is Windsor Law."

Notable achievements:
✓ 1L Rank: 2nd of 188 students; 2L Rank: 3rd of 187 students; (3L Rank: TBA)
✓ International Exchange: University of Lucerne, Switzerland, September – December 2025
✓ Global Legal Studies Certificate Program: International Economic Law, Human Rights, and Sustainability.
✓ Canadian National Negotiation Competition – Spirit of Negotiation Award Recipient, 2025
✓ Hockey Arbitration Competition of Canada – Quarter-Finalist, 2025
✓ Transnational Law Moot – Semi-Finalist, 2024

05/28/2026

Windsor Law is helping shape the future of AI and robotics policy on a global scale. 🌎⚖️

Following last year’s We Robot conference — one of North America’s leading interdisciplinary gatherings on robotics, AI law and policy chaired by Professor Kristen Thomasen — Windsor Law faculty have contributed to the first-ever peer-reviewed special issue to emerge from the conference series.

Published in the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology CanLII, the issue brings together legal scholars, engineers, medical professionals and international experts to tackle some of today’s biggest questions around AI governance, accountability, bias, surveillance and human rights.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2U1H

05/11/2026

Thinking about law school? ⚖️

Whether you’re considering applying to Windsor Law or have already submitted your application, our virtual info sessions are a great way to learn more about life at Windsor Law!

Join us to:
✨ Explore our programs and experiential learning opportunities
✨ Meet our Recruitment Officer
✨ Ask questions about admissions, student life, and more

📍 Virtual sessions

📅 Monthly from May–October

Register & learn more: https://www.uwindsor.ca/law/376/prospective-law-students

04/24/2026

Another strong showing from Windsor Law. ⚖️👏

Windsor Law placed 2nd overall in both categories at the Canadian Copyright Policy Moot, earning Honourable Mentions for both the Policy Briefing (Oral) and Memorandum to Cabinet (Written).

Congratulations to team members Gurbir Mander, Carlos Rodriguez, and Nikhita Nandeesha on this impressive achievement.

A great example of Windsor Law students applying their skills to real-world policy challenges at the national level.

04/22/2026

Highlighting the next generation of leaders in access to justice. ⚖️🌟

Jamie Holmes (JD ’25), a Windsor Law graduate and current LLM candidate, has been honoured with the inaugural Sidney B. Linden Student Award from Legal Aid Ontario.

Her work supporting Indigenous communities reflects a deep commitment to advocacy, research, and systemic change.

🔗 Read more:

Jamie Holmes, a Windsor Law graduate and current Master of Laws candidate, has been awarded the inaugural Sidney B. Linden Student Award for her work advancing access to justice for Indigenous families. (SUBMITTED BY JAMIE HOLMES/University of Windsor) By Sara Meikle Jamie Holmes sees the law as mor...

04/20/2026

Celebrating Windsor Law student success. ⚖️👏

Windsor Law was represented by Zain Saqib and David Faltas (1L Dual JD) at the Hicks-Morley Moot competition in Toronto, where they placed 2nd overall as finalists.

Zain Saqib was also recognized as Top Oralist among all participating Ontario law schools.

A fantastic achievement, made possible with the support and guidance of Assistant Professor Daniel Rohde.

04/19/2026

2026 Grad Brunch 🥂 A well-earned moment to celebrate our 3L class on finishing classes! 👏⚖️

04/17/2026

Vivian Ntiri’s legacy continues to open doors. ⚖️💙

A Windsor Law alumna (Dual JD ’17), Vivian was more than a lawyer. She was a mentor, community builder, and a source of light to those around her.

Guided by a deep belief in the power of education and lifting others, she built a life defined by curiosity, resilience, and purpose, leaving a lasting impact on the Windsor Law community and beyond.

Through the Vivian Ntiri Memorial Scholarship, her legacy lives on, supporting students who embody her values of self-belief, community, and connection to their roots.

In its first month alone, the scholarship has raised over $10,000, a testament to the incredible community she has built.

Her story is a powerful reminder that the impact we have on others can last for generations.

Friends and family are also organizing a fundraising run and walk on June 27 at Downsview Park in Toronto — a place Vivian loved. We hope you will join us to celebrate her legacy.

🔗 Read Vivian’s story, register, or donate: https://brnw.ch/21x1GGq

04/10/2026

For Windsor Law students, understanding access to justice goes beyond the classroom. ⚖️

Through a recent experiential learning visit to Aamjiwnaang First Nation, students in the Access to Justice course explored the legal, environmental, and human impacts of industrial activity in the area known as “Chemical Valley.”

Guided by legal experts, advocates, and community members, students examined the complexities of environmental regulation, jurisdiction, and Indigenous rights — while hearing firsthand how these issues affect daily life within the community. 🧡

💬 For first-year law student Brandon Amaya, the experience was a powerful reminder of the role lawyers play in advancing justice and accountability.

Opportunities like this are central to Windsor Law’s approach — connecting legal education with real-world challenges and preparing students to become thoughtful, informed advocates.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.uwindsor.ca/news/2026-04-06/inside-chemical-valley-windsor-law-students-confront-environmental-injustice-aamjiwnaang