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Everyone wins when employers take workplace mental health seriously, according to Lauren Bernardi. Bernardi, the co-program director for the Osgoode Certificate in Workplace Mental Health Law, says she has witnessed a marked growth in the understanding and awareness of psychological issues in workplaces ever since the program launched, almost a decade ago.… Click to Continue Reading.

Matt Saunders, Counsel, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.

Privacy and cybersecurity law is not for the faint of heart, if you ask Matt Saunders. The Montreal-based lawyer explains that the complex and constantly evolving legislative environment that he and his colleagues work in has always required adaptability for those who want to stay ahead of the curve. But recent… Click to Continue Reading.

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When Jennifer Cox entered the world of medical research law seven years ago, she found the professional networks and professional continuing development a little lacking in her new niche. “There were a lot of people working disparately across Canada, usually in hospitals and universities – each with their own little… Click to Continue Reading.

Rosslyn Young, Chief Legal Officer, Supply Ontario and co-program director of Osgoode's Certificate in Advanced Procurement Law and Practice.

Osgoode’s brand new Certificate in Advanced Procurement Law and Practice fills a gap in an evolving field, according to its co-program director Rosslyn Young. Young, an alumna and advisory board member of Osgoode’s existing Certificate in Public Procurement Law: The Rules in Practice, explains that the longstanding program provides an… Click to Continue Reading.

John Craig, co-program director of the Osgoode Professional LLM in Labour and Employment Law.

John Craig is a leading thinker, practitioner, and academic in the field of labour and employment law, with numerous publications, teaching engagements, and representative opportunities to his name. As one of the Academic Directors of the Part-time Professional LLM in Labour and Employment Law, he helps guide a program designed… Click to Continue Reading.

For professionals and the public alike, wills and estates law will always have a close association with death. But changing demographics are forcing lawyers to broaden their focus beyond that critical life event.   After more than two decades practising in the area, Kim Whaley – one of seven program… Click to Continue Reading.

Andrea Lee, Co-founding Program Director of Osgoode's Professional LLM in Construction Law.

In the search for her dream job, the third time was the charm for Andrea Lee. Coming from a long line of engineers, it initially seemed like Lee’s work future was mapped out for her – at least until she developed a high school aversion to physics, one of that… Click to Continue Reading.

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Mary Joyce Empensando feels as though she has grown up in tandem with the Canadian compliance industry. The advisory board and faculty member for Osgoode’s Certificate in Regulatory Compliance and Legal Risk Management for Financial Institutions actually got her start in banking as a branch manager, only for a chance reassignment… Click to Continue Reading.

Jennifer King and Murray Gold, program co-directors for the Osgoode Certificate in ESG, Sustainability, Climate Risk and the Law

In the ESG and sustainability field, the only constant is change, according to Murray Gold. In the context of geopolitical tensions, it is imperative for Canadian professionals to recalibrate their strategies with precision and turn ESG complexity into competitive advantage. “It’s a rapidly evolving area, but that’s what makes it… Click to Continue Reading.

Osgoode certificate program brings pension law out of the shadows - OsgoodePD Blog - Feature Image

Pension law is the kind of practice area that hides in plain sight. As home to some of the largest and most influential investors in the world, Canada’s pension sector has an outsized impact on the country’s economy. Meanwhile, many working Canadians will have an interest in the sector when… Click to Continue Reading.

Meghan Thomas, Director, Professional Graduate & International Programs, speaking in front of a classroom full of students Osgoode Professional Development Downtown, Toronto office.

Orientation is one of the most important events in the program calendar. At OsgoodePD, Orientations are offered for starting part-time and full-time students, each tailored to reflect their specific needs. For full-time students, Orientation takes place over two days. Students arrive from across Canada and the world, bringing with them a wide range of… Click to Continue Reading.