Windsor Law

05/28/2026

Windsor Law is helping shape the future of AI and robotics policy on a global scale. 🌎⚖️

Following last year’s We Robot conference — one of North America’s leading interdisciplinary gatherings on robotics, AI law and policy chaired by Professor Kristen Thomasen — Windsor Law faculty have contributed to the first-ever peer-reviewed special issue to emerge from the conference series.

Published in the Canadian Journal of Law and Technology CanLII, the issue brings together legal scholars, engineers, medical professionals and international experts to tackle some of today’s biggest questions around AI governance, accountability, bias, surveillance and human rights.

Read more: https://brnw.ch/21x2U1H

05/11/2026

Thinking about law school? ⚖️

Whether you’re considering applying to Windsor Law or have already submitted your application, our virtual info sessions are a great way to learn more about life at Windsor Law!

Join us to:
✨ Explore our programs and experiential learning opportunities
✨ Meet our Recruitment Officer
✨ Ask questions about admissions, student life, and more

📍 Virtual sessions

📅 Monthly from May–October

Register & learn more: https://www.uwindsor.ca/law/376/prospective-law-students

04/24/2026

Another strong showing from Windsor Law. ⚖️👏

Windsor Law placed 2nd overall in both categories at the Canadian Copyright Policy Moot, earning Honourable Mentions for both the Policy Briefing (Oral) and Memorandum to Cabinet (Written).

Congratulations to team members Gurbir Mander, Carlos Rodriguez, and Nikhita Nandeesha on this impressive achievement.

A great example of Windsor Law students applying their skills to real-world policy challenges at the national level.

04/22/2026

Highlighting the next generation of leaders in access to justice. ⚖️🌟

Jamie Holmes (JD ’25), a Windsor Law graduate and current LLM candidate, has been honoured with the inaugural Sidney B. Linden Student Award from Legal Aid Ontario.

Her work supporting Indigenous communities reflects a deep commitment to advocacy, research, and systemic change.

🔗 Read more:

Jamie Holmes, a Windsor Law graduate and current Master of Laws candidate, has been awarded the inaugural Sidney B. Linden Student Award for her work advancing access to justice for Indigenous families. (SUBMITTED BY JAMIE HOLMES/University of Windsor) By Sara Meikle Jamie Holmes sees the law as mor...

04/20/2026

Celebrating Windsor Law student success. ⚖️👏

Windsor Law was represented by Zain Saqib and David Faltas (1L Dual JD) at the Hicks-Morley Moot competition in Toronto, where they placed 2nd overall as finalists.

Zain Saqib was also recognized as Top Oralist among all participating Ontario law schools.

A fantastic achievement, made possible with the support and guidance of Assistant Professor Daniel Rohde.

04/19/2026

2026 Grad Brunch 🥂 A well-earned moment to celebrate our 3L class on finishing classes! 👏⚖️

04/17/2026

Vivian Ntiri’s legacy continues to open doors. ⚖️💙

A Windsor Law alumna (Dual JD ’17), Vivian was more than a lawyer. She was a mentor, community builder, and a source of light to those around her.

Guided by a deep belief in the power of education and lifting others, she built a life defined by curiosity, resilience, and purpose, leaving a lasting impact on the Windsor Law community and beyond.

Through the Vivian Ntiri Memorial Scholarship, her legacy lives on, supporting students who embody her values of self-belief, community, and connection to their roots.

In its first month alone, the scholarship has raised over $10,000, a testament to the incredible community she has built.

Her story is a powerful reminder that the impact we have on others can last for generations.

Friends and family are also organizing a fundraising run and walk on June 27 at Downsview Park in Toronto — a place Vivian loved. We hope you will join us to celebrate her legacy.

🔗 Read Vivian’s story, register, or donate: https://brnw.ch/21x1GGq

04/10/2026

For Windsor Law students, understanding access to justice goes beyond the classroom. ⚖️

Through a recent experiential learning visit to Aamjiwnaang First Nation, students in the Access to Justice course explored the legal, environmental, and human impacts of industrial activity in the area known as “Chemical Valley.”

Guided by legal experts, advocates, and community members, students examined the complexities of environmental regulation, jurisdiction, and Indigenous rights — while hearing firsthand how these issues affect daily life within the community. 🧡

💬 For first-year law student Brandon Amaya, the experience was a powerful reminder of the role lawyers play in advancing justice and accountability.

Opportunities like this are central to Windsor Law’s approach — connecting legal education with real-world challenges and preparing students to become thoughtful, informed advocates.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.uwindsor.ca/news/2026-04-06/inside-chemical-valley-windsor-law-students-confront-environmental-injustice-aamjiwnaang

04/09/2026

Big win for Windsor Law! 🏆

Congratulations to Joshua Carrasco and Andrej Prpa on taking First Prize at the Canadian National Negotiation Competition! 👏

Windsor Law fielded an exceptional group of eight students at this year’s competition — Josh and Andrej alongside Omer Malik, Blake Parker, Kate Cicurskis, Victoria Bucic, Jena Buck, and Lorelei Sullivan — all showcasing incredible skill, professionalism, and collaboration on the national stage.

A huge thank you to coaches Daniel Del Gobbo, Gemma Smyth, and Charles Campbell for their leadership and support.

With this win, Josh and Andrej will represent Canada at the International Negotiation Competition at Dalhousie University (June 29–July 4). 🌍

04/08/2026

The Windsor Law Class Action Clinic has been granted intervener status before the Court of Appeal for Ontario in a significant case examining Ontario’s former Birth Alerts policy. ⚖️

Widely criticized for its harmful and discriminatory impacts — particularly on Indigenous families — the policy allowed newborns to be apprehended at birth based on “high risk” designations.

As Andrew Eckart, staff lawyer at the Class Action Clinic, explained, the case hinges on the Ragoonanan principle — a procedural rule in class action law that may create barriers to access to justice.

The outcome could shape how class actions proceed in Canada, especially for marginalized communities.

The hearing is scheduled before a five-judge panel on April 13 and 14.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.uwindsor.ca/news/2026-04-06/windsor-law-class-action-clinic-granted-intervener-status-high-profile-birth-alerts

04/02/2026

Proud moment for Windsor Law students and alumni ⚖️

At the Walsh Family Law Negotiation Competition in Toronto, our students competed in three rounds of increasingly complex family law negotiations, demonstrating strong strategy, collaboration, and advocacy.

Working in pairs, they navigated real-world scenarios and were evaluated by members of the judiciary and experienced family law practitioners.

👏 Congratulations to Windsor Law’s 2025–2026 Negotiation Team: Helen Breen, Lexie McNamara, Melanee Rajapakse, and Sabrina Rotilio.

👏 With coaching support from Windsor Law alumni and past competitors Sophia Cripouris, Julianna Galifi, Nikita Mathew, and Danielle Talbot.

Opportunities like this continue to prepare Windsor Law students to approach the law with skill, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.

📸: Sophia Cripouris