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Ozlem Yucel had her sights set on the legal profession for as long as she can remember. “I was raised to recognize and tackle the injustices that I see in the world. It was ingrained in me as a kid,” says Yucel, the Program Chair of OsgoodePD’s brand new course, The Duty… Click to Continue Reading.
Program Chair SpotlightDuty to accommodate course a ‘full circle moment’ for Program Chair and Osgoode alum Ozlem Yucel
Outstanding technique and flawless process design will only get you so far in mediation. To get an agreement over the line in some of the most complex disputes, mediators must often call on a special set of skills, according to Patricia McMahon. “These are some of the more intangible qualities… Click to Continue Reading.
Program SpotlightMediation Forum 2026 explores the ‘magical moments’ that drive successful outcomes
Osgoode Professional Development has been named a winner in the Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice 2026 awards, reaffirming its leadership in labor relations training and professional legal education across Canada. Voted by HR professionals, executives, and industry practitioners, the Readers’ Choice awards highlight organizations that consistently deliver value in an… Click to Continue Reading.
After working in law and government, Joseph Fiorino entered Osgoode’s LLM in Labour and Employment Law with a strong understanding of how workplace issues are shaped by legislation and regulation. What the program offered was an opportunity to examine those issues from a wider range of perspectives while developing skills… Click to Continue Reading.
Pursuing Osgoode’s LLM in Labour and Employment Law gave Alika Hendricks the opportunity to examine the larger forces shaping labour relations. Already working as a Legal Aid Ontario staff lawyer while holding union leadership responsibilities, she enrolled to deepen her understanding of the legal and policy frameworks underpinning workplace advocacy.… Click to Continue Reading.
Before immigrating to Canada, Oksana Nasadiuk had earned her law degree in Ukraine. Determined to continue her work as a lawyer, she began exploring her options – her search led her to Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Canadian Common Law. Relocating from Vancouver to Toronto to pursue the program marked a… Click to Continue Reading.
After several years of legal practice, Daniel Hildebrand found himself increasingly drawn to labour and employment matters. While they represented only part of his work, they were often the files he found most meaningful. Pursuing Osgoode’s LLM in Labour and Employment Law gave him an opportunity to deepen his understanding… Click to Continue Reading.
Professor Mary Condon brings decades of experience in securities regulation, academic research, and public service to her role as Program Director of Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Securities Law. A long-standing member of the Osgoode faculty and former Vice-Chair of the Ontario Securities Commission, her work sits at the intersection of… Click to Continue Reading.
On June 3, 2026, Osgoode’s Internationally Trained Lawyers Day (OITLD) brought together internationally trained lawyers, licensing candidates, mentors, and legal professionals for a day focused on navigating accreditation, building professional connections, and launching legal careers in Canada. Designed to support internationally trained lawyers as they navigate the Canadian legal landscape,… Click to Continue Reading.
Over the past two decades, Canada’s energy sector has undergone significant transformation. Regulatory frameworks have evolved rapidly, sustainability considerations have become increasingly central to business strategy, and companies are navigating growing legal and policy complexity across provincial, federal, and international jurisdictions. Much of Colin Robb’s career has unfolded during that… Click to Continue Reading.
Securities Litigation and Enforcement is an elective course in Osgoode’s Professional LLM in Securities Law that examines how securities law is enforced through litigation and regulatory action in Canadian capital markets. The course considers how investors, issuers, and regulators interact within a framework designed to promote market integrity, deter misconduct,… Click to Continue Reading.