Events
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The Schulich School of Law hosts many events throughout the year that are open to alumni and the public. Check out our events calendar to learn about the opportunities to join us for upcoming lectures and special events.
Whether you're looking to attend a stimulating lecture, make new contacts, or just enjoy socializing with fellow alumni, Schulich Law alumni events have you covered.
Our annual reunion weekend gives classmates a chance to reconnect, while celebrating our extraordinary community. We also plan events with our DLAA Chapters around the world, virtually and in-person, so you can stay connected wherever you are.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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2026 LAW ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND
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If you are interested in assisting the alumni office with planning your class reunion please contact us at lawalum@dal.ca or 902.494.5100. We can provide you with class contact lists to get the ball rolling and build excitement about your milestone celebration.Â
Hotel Information
±«Óătv University has arranged special rates at select local hotels. To access these discountsâas well as many other perksâbe sure to sign up for the FREE Alumni Benefits program. Details on how to claim your hotel discount will be provided once your application has been processed.
A LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS REUNIONS
Whether you joined us in person or are reminiscing from afar, revisit the memories from Schulich Lawâs Reunion Weekends. Browse event recaps, view photo galleries, and download your favourite moments from past celebrations.
Reunion 2025
Law Class of 1975
The Schulich School of Lawâs 2025 Law Alumni Reunion Weekend was a joyful celebration of community, connection, and the enduring Weldon Tradition. Held on September 19â20, 2025, the weekend brought together alumni from across the decades, alongside current students, faculty, and staff, for two unforgettable days of learning, laughter, and legacy.
Friday, September 19 â Reunion Mixer and Domus Night
Festivities began Friday evening in the McInnes Room of ±«Óătvâs Student Union Building, where alumni, students, and guests gathered for the annual Law Alumni Reunion Mixer.
The eveningâs MC, Tony Amoud (LLB â09), President of the ±«Óătv Law Alumni Association, welcomed attendees and reflected on the strength of Schulich Lawâs global community. Dean Sarah Harding followed with remarks celebrating the schoolâs recent milestones and its commitment to innovation in legal education. Ally Howard, Director of Alumni Relations, Admissions & Recruitment, then shared heartfelt words from the student perspective, emphasizing how alumni mentorship and generosity continue to enrich the law school experience.
The celebration continued downtown at Maxwellâs Plum, where alumni and students came together for a special reunion edition of Domus Night. The lively atmosphere, spirited conversation, and shared memories made for a perfect continuation of the Schulich Law tradition.
Saturday, September 20 â Toast & Tribute: Champagne Brunch and Open House
Saturday morningâs Toast & Tribute Champagne Brunch and Open House transformed the Weldon Law Building into a hub of reconnection and pride. Alumni toured classrooms and hallways, found their graduation photos on display, and witnessed firsthand the many ways the school has evolved while preserving its deep sense of community.
The highlight of the morning was the presentation of the 2025 Alumni Awards, celebrating exceptional graduates who embody the Weldon spirit:
Robbie MacKeigan, KC (LLB â69) received the 2025 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service, honouring his decades of leadership and dedication to the greater good.
The Honourable Brent Cotter (LLB â74), Karen Oldfield (LLB â85), and Senator Judy White (LLB â97) were inducted into the Bertha Wilson Honour Society for their outstanding professional achievements and contributions to justice and community.
Marissa Prosper (JD â20) was recognized with the Emerging Leader Impact Award, celebrating her inspiring advocacy, mentorship, and commitment to creating meaningful change.
Class Gatherings and Closing Celebrations
On Saturday afternoon and evening, classes gathered throughout Halifax for class-specific reunionsâfrom waterfront dinners to casual pub meetupsâreigniting friendships and celebrating milestones that span generations of ±«Óătv law graduates. Laughter and stories flowed easily as alumni reflected on their time at Weldon and the lifelong bonds forged there.
The Schulich School of Law extends heartfelt thanks to all alumni, class organizer volunteers, and students who made this yearâs Reunion Weekend such a resounding success.
Together, we continue to strengthen the Schulich Law community, celebrate excellence, and uphold the spirit of service that defines the Weldon Tradition.
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from the 2025 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Mixer |
Reunion 2024
Law Class of 1974
On September 20, 2024, the Schulich School of Law welcomed more than 250 ±«Óătv law school alumni and guests to the Student Union Building's McInnes Room for the Law Alumni Reunion Mixer.
Tony Amoud (LLB '09), President of the ±«Óătv Law Alumni Association was the MC. The event began with Schulich Law Dean, Sarah Harding, welcoming alumni to the event and providing some law school updates.
Schulich Lawâs alumni awards were then presented to this yearâs recipients. Robbie Shaw (LLB â66), received the Schulich School of Lawâs 2024 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service.
Four alum were also inducted into the Bertha Wilson Honour Society - Megan Longley, KC (LLB â94), Marian McGrath (LLB â79), James Michael, KC (LLB â92) and Dr. Bill Rand (LLB â66, LLD â11).
The evening was capped off by a message from student, Maggie MacInnis, who spoke about the value law alumni add to the student experience.
After class photos were taken, guests were invited to a special Domus gathering in the Grawood Pub.
On Saturday, the Weldon Law Building opened its doors for an Open House & Champagne Brunch at the law school. More than 130 alumni attended and got the opportunity to tour the building, look at their graduation pictures and learn the ways in which the law school has changed since they were students.
Thanks to all who participated in making the weekend such a success! It was a pleasure to reunite and celebrate.
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from the 2024 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Reception & Dinner |
Reunion 2023
Law Class of 1973
(Photo by Stoo Metz Photography)
On September 22, 2023, the Schulich School of Law welcomed more than 260 ±«Óătv law school alumni and guests to the Student Union Building's McInnes Room for the Law Alumni Reunion Mixer.
Tony Amoud (LLB '09), President of the ±«Óătv Law Alumni Association was the MC. The event began with Schulich Law Dean, Sarah Harding, welcoming alumni to the event and providing some law school updates.
Schulich Lawâs alumni awards were then presented to this yearâs recipients. The Honourable Don Oliver (LLB '64, LLD '03) received the Schulich School of Lawâs 2023 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service.
Six alum were also inducted into the Bertha Wilson Honour Society - Robbie MacKeigan, KC (LLB â69), The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, MP, KC (LLB â90), The Honourable Linda Oland (LLB â76), Madeleine Schwarz (LLB â94), Drew White, KC (LLB â88) and Peter Zed, KC (LLB â80).
The evening was capped off by a message from Danielle Bailey-Heelan, President of the ±«Óătv Law Studentsâ Society (LSS), who spoke about the value law alumni add to the student experience.
After class photos were taken, guests were invited to a special Domus gathering in the Grawood Pub.
On Saturday, the Weldon Law Building opened its doors for an Open House at the law school. More than 75 alumni attended and got the opportunity to tour the building, look at their graduation pictures and learn the ways in which the law school has changed since they were students.
Thanks to all who participated in making the weekend such a success! It was a pleasure to reunite and celebrate.
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from the 2023 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Reception & Dinner |
Reunion 2022
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2022
Law Class of 1965
On September 9, 2022, the Schulich School of Law welcomed more than 450 ±«Óătv law school alumni and guests to the Halifax Convention Centre for the annual Law Alumni Reunion Weekend Reception and Dinner.
Tony Amoud (LLB '09) and Tricia Ralph (LLB '09), President and Vice President, ±«Óătv Law Alumni Association were the entertaining hosts for the evening. The event began with Schulich Law Dean, Camille Cameron, welcoming alumni to the event and providing some law school updates.
The dinner featured two guest speakers. The first, Catherine Poyen Zemans (JD '91) talked about the impact ±«Óătv Legal Aid Service (DLAS) had on both she and her husband, David Zemans (JD '91), as students and why they continue to be avid supporters of the Clinic today.
The second speaker, Igor Yushchenko (LLM '12), a Ukrainian-Canadian lawyer, spoke about the war and how the legal and Dal community can continue to come together to provide support.
Schulich Lawâs alumni awards were then presented to this yearâs recipients. International human rights lawyer Alex Neve (LLB â87) received the Schulich School of Lawâs 2022 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service, seven alum were inducted into the Bertha Wilson Honour Society, and the Deanâs Cup was presented to Don MacDiarmid, representing the Class of 1990, for achieving $100,000 in lifetime giving by class members.
The evening was capped off by a message from Grace Mangusso, President of the ±«Óătv Law Studentsâ Society (DLSS), who spoke about the value law alumni add to the student experience. In her words she shared âI often say that law school is a team sport, and it would be quite impossible to achieve anything worthwhile without the kindness, collegiality, and selflessness of those around us. Itâs one thing to learn about the Weldon Tradition of unselfish public service, but itâs another to feel it. Whether or not alumni are seen by students, I promise that your generosity and support is felt. Thank you for believing in students like me and spending your time and resources investing in us.â
After class photos were taken, guests were invited to an on-site starter Domus gathering which spilled over into new and old-favorite Halifax downtown watering holes!
On Saturday, the Weldon Law Building opened its doors for a reception at the law school. More than 200 alumni attended and got the opportunity to tour the building, look at their graduation pictures and learn the ways in which the law school has changed since they were students.
Thanks to all who participated in making the weekend such a success! It was a pleasure to reunite and celebrate.
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from the 2022 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Reception & Dinner |
Reunion 2019
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2019
This year Over 200 law alumni and friends celebrated their anniversariesâthe classes of â54,&ČÔČúČő±è;â59,&ČÔČúČő±è;â64, '69, â74, â79, '84, '89, '94, '99, '04, '09, and '14âreturned to Halifax for the 2019 Annual Law Reunion Weekend.
We kicked off the weekend with an Alumni Student Panel where current students were given an opportunity to learn about alternative career paths with a law degree. Panel members were The Honourable Judge Corrine Sparks ('79/'01), Maureen Reid ('84), Bob Hanf ('89), Daphne Loukidelis ('94), Nasha Nijhawan ('09) and Adam Picotte ('09).
In the evening the Annual Law Alumni LAWbsiter Dinner and Reception were held in the McInnes Room at the Student Union Building where the 2019 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service was presented to Dr. Fred Fountain ('74).
Highlights from the evening included words from the guest speaker, The Honourable A. Anne McLellan ('74) and recognition of the Class of '74 for reaching the fundraising milestone of $200,000. Classmates Mary Clancy, Jim Coleman and Brent Cotter accepted the award on behalf of their classmates.
For the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners as well as Domus Night with current students after the dinner on Friday evening.
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from the 2019 Annual Law Alumni Reunion LAWbster Dinner and Reception |
Reunion 2018
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2018
±«Óătv University celerbrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018 so the reunion weekend looked a little different than in previous years. The Law School hosted a reception at the Halifax Citadel Historic Site in downtown Halifax in the North Casements. Over 125 law alumni and friends celebrated their anniversariesâthe classes of â53,&ČÔČúČő±è;â58,&ČÔČúČő±è;â63, '68, â78 â88, '93, 98 and&ČÔČúČő±è;â08âreturned to Halifax for the 2018 Annual Law Reunion Weekend.
We kicked off the weekend with an Alumni Student Panel where current students were given an opportunity to learn about alternative career paths with a law degree. Panel members were Fred Glady ('93), Carla Black ('08), Vicki Stokoe ('93), Dave Mollica ('08) and Tilly Pillay ('89).
We then moved festivities to the Halifax Citadel for the Annual Law Alumni Reception where the 2018 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service was presented to Mark Knox, QC ('94).
After the afternoon reception the celebration moved to the Nova Centre for the university's 200th celebration event, the Ignite Gala.
For the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners as well as a Garden Party with current students Officer's Mess at Royal Artillery Park on Saturday afternoon.
Two classes chose to celebrate earlier in the summer and fall. The Class of 1953 spent the weekend of August 3 & 4 at Atlantica Oak Island Resort and the Class of 1963 returned to Halifax from September 13-15.
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from the 2018 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Reception |
Reunion 2017
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2017
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2017 Annual Law Reunion Weekend! The reunion was a great success. Over 200 law alumni and friends celebrating their anniversariesâthe classes of â62, â67,&ČÔČúČő±è;â77, '82, â92 â97, and&ČÔČúČő±è;â07âreturned to campus for the 2017 Annual Law Reunion Weekend.
We kicked off the weekend with an Alumni Student Panel where current students were given an opportunity to learn about alternative career paths with a law degree. We then moved festivities to the McInnes Room in the Student Union Building where nearly 150 alumni, faculty, staff and students attended the Reception and East Coast LAWbster Supper.
The 2017 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service was presented to Trinda Ernst, QC ('83).
After the supper the party moved to the Grawood for a Domus Night with current students.
For the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners.
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from the 2017 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner |
Reunion 2016
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2016
Tracing familiar paths down University Avenue on Sept. 30, alumni from the classes of â66, â76, â86, â91, â96, â06, and â11 climbed the stairs to the second floor of ±«Óătvâs Student Union Building to attend the Schulich School of Lawâs 2016 East Coast Lawbster Party, the first of many events arranged to celebrate the annual Law Alumni Reunion Weekend.
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In the atrium of the McInnes Room, an eager alumnus in a grey suit greeted new arrivals with the same question: âClass of â86? Class of â86?â Scanning names, he fished a fair selection of colleagues from a sea of â76 and â91 tags â the years with the largest turnout. Regardless of grad year, classmates from as far as Singapore, Australia, and the U.K. were excited to reconnect in the traditional Maritime way â over lobster and drinks.
In the dining room, guests were greeted by Schulich School of Law Dean Camille Cameron. âEvents like this one are a very warm and welcome opportunity to bring our graduates together from near and far. They give each of you a chance to catch up with one another and the rest of us the chance to meet you or meet you again, and hear about the interesting careers you have built for yourselves.â
Dean Camille Cameron and third-year student Bart Soroka, president of the Law Students' Society.
As guests helped themselves to salad, coleslaw, and roasted potatoes, bright-red lobsters were brought out by the bucketful. CBC journalist and alumnus ('86) took the stage during dessert. âI see a look of puzzlement on some faces,â he began. âSome of you are not quite sure who I am and why Iâm speaking to this group. Thatâs fine. Hopefully thatâll become clear. Thereâs a second group of you who have only seen me on TV, and up until tonight â if youâre not a member of the class of â86 and havenât seen me in person â youâre saying, âMan, he is a lot shorter than I thought.ââ
Hanomansing kept the crowd laughing. âWhy did Dal get the one guy who came to law school not planning to be a lawyer, didnât article, who never worked a day in law in his career...Why is he speaking at the Dal Law Alumni dinner? Thatâs a good question,â he said. âI was wondering the answer to that, too.â
Hanomansing had two criteria when it came to choosing a law school. One: it had to be a national law school, which ±«Óătv has been since 1890. Two: it had to be located in a small city in the Maritimes. âPretty clearly Dal was going to be that choice,â he said.
±«Óătv was the only place he applied, and he never opened his acceptance letter â our school was the only choice he wanted to make. After all, said Hanomansing, âWhere else in the world do you learn to rattle off Latin phrases with a Nova Scotia twang?â
CBC journalist and alumnus Ian Hanomansing ('86) was the event's guest speaker.
As a student, Hanomansing took judicial remedies from a young professor named Tom Cromwell who brought in an antique car to teach his class about special damages. âI remember that moment clearly, and I remember that concept even more clearly 30 years later,â said Hanomansing.
Today, he contends that ±«Óătv law grads feel connected to whatâs going on in the world because old and new professors alike are prominent public figures. He mentioned , renowned for his expertise in family law, and ('78), a cyberbullying expert. These people help the law school garner the national profile it deserves, he added.
âYou make a lot of naive choices where youâre 21, 22 years old, but when I look back at my decision to come here, I realize it was the right choice,â said Hanomansing. âWeâve all taken different paths to get to this university and weâve followed different paths since then, but we share a few basic things â we are a little older now, weâre a lot wiser, and we couldnât be prouder to be alumni of this great law school.â
Filling the space Hanomansing left on the stage after his address was Donna Franey ('86), the President of the ±«Óătv Law Alumni Association, who introduced this yearâs recipient of the Weldon Award. Stewart McInnes (â61) of Halifax was a man with a concern for humanity and a want for positive change, said Franey, who exemplified the values embedded in the Weldon Tradition. âHe put his heart and soul into everything he believed in. He was a doer, a pragmatist â the kind of âroll up your sleeves and get to workâ kind of guy.â
McInnes died of heart failure last year in Halifax at age 78. His daughter Sarah McInnes, a fourth generation ±«Óătv law grad, accepted the award on his behalf. She opened her address by saying that she and Hanomansing had something in common â she never opened her acceptance letter, either: âI got home and my father had already opened it.â
Sarah McInnes ('04) accepted the Weldon Award on behalf of her father, Stewart McInnes.
McInnes described her father as a lawyer, politician, volunteer, fundraiser, and philanthropist. He served on as many as 64 boards and community organizations, received the A.J. Sandy Young Award for Great Contribution to Sport in Nova Scotia, and was voted ±«Óătv Alumnus of the Year in 1998. âMy father wasnât only committed to causes he cared about. He was passionate about his community as a whole and about the people in it. Thatâs the story Iâd like to contribute.â
Chronicling her fatherâs love of gardening and unwavering commitment to his family, McInnes paused, briefly overcome with emotion. Former Schulich Law Dean Kim Brooks encouraged her to continue with a bolstering cry of, âGo Sarah!â to which everyone in attendance applauded. Looking into the faces of her supporters, McInnes said: âFor my father, public service was not an obligation. Being able to contribute to his community, his province, and his country was a privilege. To be a member of this profession is a privilege.â
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from the 2016 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner |
Reunion 2015
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2015
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2015 Annual Law Reunion Weekend! The reunion was a great success. Over 200 law alumni and friends celebrating their anniversariesâthe classes of â60, â65,&ČÔČúČő±è;â75, '80, â90 â95, and&ČÔČúČő±è;â05âreturned to campus for the 2015 Annual Law Reunion Weekend.
We kicked off the weekend with the Horace Read Lecture featuring Professor Nancy Levit which was followed a Back to Class session with Professor Diana Ginn in the Weldon Law Building them moved across the street to the McInnes Room in the Student Union Building where nearly 160 alumni, faculty, staff and students attended the Reception and East Coast LAWbster Supper.
The 2015 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service was presented to Heather Ann McNeill, QC ('94) and Class of '74 were presented the Dean's Cup for their extraordinary fund raising efforts.
After the supper the party moved to the University Club's Pub for a Domus Night with current students.
For the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners.
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from the 2015 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner |
Reunion 2014
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2014
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2014 Annual Law Reunion Weekend! The reunion was a great success. Over 300 law alumni and friends celebrating their anniversariesâthe classes of â54, â64,&ČÔČúČő±è;â74,&ČÔČúČő±è;â84, â89, '94 and&ČÔČúČő±è;â04âreturned to campus for the 2014 Annual Law Reunion Weekend.
We kicked off the weekend with a Back to Class session with Professor Rollie Thompson in the Weldon Law Building them moved across the street to the McInnes Room in the Student Union Building where nearly 200 alumni, faculty, staff and students attended the Reception and East Coast LAWbster Supper.
The 2014 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service was presented to John S. Fitzpatrick ('84) and the guest speaker was Justice James MacPherson ('74).
After the supper the party moved to the University Club's Pub for a Domus Night with current students.
For the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners.
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from the 2014 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner |
Reunion 2013
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2013
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2013 Annual Law Reunion Weekend! The reunion was a great success. Over 200 law alumni and friends celebrating their anniversariesâthe classes of â53,&ČÔČúČő±è;â58,&ČÔČúČő±è;â63,&ČÔČúČő±è;â73,&ČÔČúČő±è;â88,&ČÔČúČő±è;â93 and&ČÔČúČő±è;â03âreturned to campus.
Our Annual Law Alumni Dinner was held on Friday, October 4th at the McInnes Room on campus with guest speaker, Al Meghji ('88). The Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service was also presented to Bill Fenrick ('73). Saturday morning we invited everyone back to the Law School for breakfast, tours of the school and an opportunity to meet with some of our current students. Over the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners.
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from the 2013 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner |
Reunion 2012
Law Alumni Reunion Weekend: 2012
Thanks to everyone who attended the 2012 Annual Law Reunion Weekend! The reunion was a great success. Over 300 law alumni and friends celebrating their anniversariesâthe classes of â52,&ČÔČúČő±è;â57,&ČÔČúČő±è;â62,&ČÔČúČő±è;â72,&ČÔČúČő±è;â87,&ČÔČúČő±è;â92&ČÔČúČő±è;and&ČÔČúČő±è;â02âreturned to campus for the 2012 Annual Law Reunion Weekend.
Our Annual Law Alumni Dinner was held on Friday Sept. 28. And Saturday morning we invited everyone back to the Law School for breakfast, tours of the school and an opportunity to meet with some of our current students. And while we did have a bit of rain on Saturday afternoon, nothing seemed to dampen the spirits of all those participating. Over the remainder of the weekend, alumni took part in local excursions, social events and class dinners.
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from the 2012 Annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner |