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When Susheel Gupta entered the legal profession at the turn of the 21st Century, he quickly developed an interest in the emerging area of tech crime. As a junior lawyer with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) in Ottawa, Susheel was part of a small group of counsel assigned… Click to Continue Reading.
Instructor ProfileSymposium keeps practitioners up to speed in the fast-moving world of tech crime and electronic evidence
When it comes to courtroom testimony for law enforcement, high expectations and scant experience can be a dangerous combination. Testifying in court is a daunting prospect for anyone, especially when you consider the stakes of a criminal or regulatory prosecution. While lay witnesses can expect to get some leeway to… Click to Continue Reading.
Instructor ProfileCourtroom testimony for law enforcement professionals: bridging the expectation gap
Privacy and cybersecurity law is not for the faint of heart, if you ask Matt Saunders, Montreal-based cybersecurity lawyer, breach coach, AI risk manager and geopolitical advisor. He explains that the complex and constantly evolving legislative environment that he works in has always required adaptability for those who want to stay… Click to Continue Reading.
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.