Western Law News

April 2010

What a Party! Hundreds Celebrate as Western Law Turns 50

It was a night to remember.

Alumni from the past five decades, current students and faculty, former Deans and professors mingled and relived memories at a lively cocktail reception held at the grand Imperial Room at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

"It was a great night," said Mitch Frazer'99, chair of the event. "We're thrilled so many came out to enjoy the party, reconnect with Western and show support for the law school. It was truly a memorable occasion".

"Thanks to a dedicated and hard-working organizing committee and generous sponsors, the event was a terrific success", he added.

Guests noshed on delicious food, were entertained by live jazz and enjoyed nostalgic photo displays of significant and social moments from the law school's past fifty years.

Dean Ian Holloway, Attorney General Chris Bentley and Amit Chakma, President of The University of Western Ontario, all reflected on the school's proud history.

"We've grown from a small regional school in the early 1960s to one that sees successful graduates spanning the globe. We can all feel truly proud of how far we have come," said Western Law's dean, Ian Holloway. "It's a great tribute to have so many of our wonderful alumni all celebrating this special anniversary together".

"Were he with us still today, the Honorable Mr. Justice Ivan Rand would be extremely pleased to see what has become of the law school he helped to found in 1959", said President Amit Chakma.

"Over the years, our University and Western Law have increasingly become known for our quality—our high admissions standards, our excellent students and alumni, and our distinctive programs.

"Western Law creates the kind of leaders who not only transform their disciplines, but inspire political and community leaders who strive to serve and benefit all parts of society", he said.

Western Law would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support
of this event. Presenting sponsors: Avington, David and Rose Mongeau, Computershare/Georgeson, The Fairmont Royal York and Wildeboer Dellelce LLP.
Gold Sponsors: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Fasken Martineau LLP, Gardiner Roberts LLP, Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP, Torys LLP and ZSA Legal Recruitment.
Purple Sponsors: Bogoroch & Associates LLP, Cassels Brock LLP, Jay Carfagnini and Karen Trimble.

More than 400 people gathered to celebrate Western Law's golden anniversary at the largest event in the school's history at the Fairmont Royal York on April 29. [view more photos]

Heidi Brown'91, Bogoroch & Associates and Warren Bongard'91, ZSA Recruitment

Jen Rook'07 Gowlings, Amanda Kiewsetter'07, Torys LLP and Andrea McKinnon'07, Koskie Minsky LLP

Peter Fenton'04, MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP, Ontario Attorney General Chris Bentley and Mitch Frazer'99, Torys LLP

Rose Mongeau, David Mongeau'80, Chairman and Founder of Avington and Deborah Glatter, Director of Professional Development, Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Rick Morelli'95, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP and Stephanie Vaccari'95, Baker & McKenzie LLP

Patricia Goodman'10, Heather Goodman'11 and Charmaine Coutinho'10

Christine Fotopoulo,'87, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, David Thompson'87, WeirFoulds LLP and Western Law student David Solomon'11

Hon. Eileen Gillese, Ontario Court of Justice and Winnie Holland, Professor Emerita, Western Law

Perry Dellelce, Partner, Wildeboer Dellelce LLP and Western Law Dean Ian Holloway

Carolyn Chambers, President of the UWO Alumni Association, Amit Chakma, President of The University of Western Ontario and Chris Makuch, CEO Computershare/Georgeson

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