Robson Hall, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba

10/19/2026

AI in Practice: Opportunities, Risks, and Responsible Use

Join the Manitoba Lab for AI, Law & Ethics and the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba for an AI workshop exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping professional practice, the opportunities it creates, the risks it raises, and approaches to responsible use.

Featuring:
Dr. Konrad Książek
Postdoctoral Fellow, Three Generations of Digital Human Rights Project, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; DPhil, Oxford University
https://3gdr.huji.ac.il/people/konrad-ksiazek

Ms. Marli Lichtman
“The AI Tutor”
https://theaitutor.replit.app

📅 November 10, 2026
📍 Room 308, Faculty of Law
🎓 Open to University of Manitoba faculty and students only

Places are limited. Join the waiting list here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C92AT4wzTE6KFJBEaWL3uAI9B1xnHdJHqaeGwZOw2zFUNTRNT0hMR0xLTlhJRVJKNVM5NzU4N0cwOS4u

10/19/2026

Fillmore Riley hosts 21st annual Negotiation Competition

Law students learn vital negotiation skills with support from alumni and practicing professional lawyers

University of Manitoba Faculty of Law students competed in the twenty-first annual Robson Hall Negotiation Competition on the evening of October 14th, 2026. These upper-year students were selected for having excelled in the Legal Negotiation course they took in their second year of law school.

Learn more on UM Today: https://umtoday.ca/stories/fillmore-riley-hosts-21st-annual-negotiation-competition

10/16/2026

📚 Robson Hall Distinguished Visitors Lecture Series

The Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba invites you to a Distinguished Visitors Lecture featuring Judy Fudge, Professor Emeritus of Labour Studies at McMaster University, on “Reimagining Strike Law for Supply Chain Capitalism.” This lecture offers a rare opportunity to learn from an internationally renowned expert in Canadian labour law on this critically important topic in today’s tumultuous global economy.

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕛 Time: 12:15 – 1:45 pm
📍 Location: Room 206, Robson Hall
🍕 Pizza will be served

🔹 About the Speaker:

Judy Fudge is Professor Emeritus of Labour Studies at McMaster University and an internationally recognized scholar in labour law. She has held academic and visiting appointments at universities and research institutes across Canada, Europe and Australia. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, she has received numerous honours for her contributions to labour law, including the Bora Laskin Award and the Bob Hepple Award for Lifetime Achievement in Labour Law. In 2026, she was elected an International Fellow of the British Academy.

🔗 Learn more about Professor Judy Fudge here: https://experts.mcmaster.ca/people/fudgej

🗒️ Event Details:

This in-person lecture is open to students, faculty, members of the legal community and the public. No registration required.

10/16/2026

🎉 The Faculty of Law congratulates Nick Slonosky, ICD.D. [BComm (Hons)/76; LLB/79], supervising lawyer at the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, on receiving the RVA Jones Award at the Legal 500 | CBA In-House Lawyers (formerly CCCA) Canadian In-House Counsel Celebration 2026 on October 8.

The Robert V.A. Jones Award recognizes an exceptional contribution to the development or the promotion of the in-house counsel bar or community, including significant research or writing on related issues, advocacy efforts, etc. It is awarded to a Canadian In-house counsel whose career exemplifies the highest standards of service, conduct and professionalism for in-house counsel.

Nick Slonosky is a supervising lawyer at the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic and the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts, who trains law students at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law in the practice of business-related law. He has received a Faculty of Law Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence as well as being named a Jurist of Robson Hall for his dedication and service to educating future lawyers. He has also received Golden, Diamond, and Platinum Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medals as well as a King Charles III Coronation Medal among numerous other awards.

10/15/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Professor Brenda L. Gunn on being cited by the Supreme Court of Canada.

Professor Gunn’s scholarship was cited in the Supreme Court of Canada’s recent decision in R. v. Cope, 2026 SCC 32.

Her chapter, “Bringing a Gendered Lens to Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” appears in Braiding Legal Orders: Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, edited by John Borrows et al. (Centre for International Governance Innovation, 2019).

The decision addresses important questions concerning Indigenous sentencing principles, violence against Indigenous women and girls, and the role of Indigenous perspectives and legal traditions in the sentencing process.

🔗 Read the Supreme Court of Canada decision:
https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/21699/index.do

10/15/2026

Registration is in progress for the next Desautels Conflict Competency Accelerator workshop — and we’re only 6 days away from the next workshop!

Legal Ethics and Conflict Resolution is one of the mandatory foundational workshops required to complete the full Conflict Competency Accelerator pathway, so if you’re planning to continue through the program, don’t miss this opportunity to complete this important step.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM
📍 Robson Hall, Room 113

There’s still time to register — We encourage everyone who would like to start or continue their Conflict Competency Accelerator journey to secure their spot and continue building their conflict competency skills.

👉 Register here: https://www.desautelscentre.ca/conflict-competency-accelerator-workshops/

🚨 Registration for the second Desautels Conflict Competency Accelerator workshop is now open!

Join us for Legal Ethics and Conflict Resolution the mandatory foundational workshop that must be completed before taking any other workshops in the Desautels Conflict Competency Accelerator.

In this course, we will learn the ethical rules of conflict resolution and how they apply to lawyers when advising clients, resolving disputes between two or more clients, and representing clients in a conflict resolution process. Through simulations and practical examples, we will explain how the ethical issues may arise and the most effective way to address those issues. Our analysis will focus on the Federation of Law Societies’ Model Code of Professional Conduct.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕣 Time: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Robson Hall, Room 113
👨‍🏫 Instructors: Dr. Bruce Curran, Dr. Opeyemi Bello, Prof. Leif Jensen

This workshop is open to JD, LLM, MHR and ITL students, articling students connected to the Faculty of Law, and Robson Hall staff. Students from other disciplines are welcome to inquire about availability. Participants can register for this individual workshop or continue building their skills through the broader Accelerator pathway.

👉 Register now and take the following step toward building your conflict competency! 🔗 https://www.desautelscentre.ca/conflict-competency-accelerator-workshops/ -ethics-and-conflict-resolution

📩 Questions? Contact Dr. Laura Reimer: [email protected]

10/14/2026

⚖️ Access to Justice Week is on the way!

October 26–30 is coming up quickly, so please remember to register for the upcoming events.

This year’s programming includes conversations on trans people and the law, access to justice in French, and opportunities to learn about and respectfully engage with Indigenous legal traditions and ceremony.

All events are free and open to the public.

🔗 See the information below for full details and registration information.

Access to Justice Week is October 26 - 30, 2026. The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, the Law Society of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Bar Association are each hosting an event which is free and open to the public:

⚖️ Sweat Lodge Ceremony – Pre-Learning
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM, 260 St. Mary Ave #200, Winnipeg, Manitoba

This optional, in-person event will be held at the Law Society of Manitoba office and led by Robert Hotomani, Knowledge Holder. It will offer legal professionals an opportunity to learn about the teachings and protocols of Turtle Lodge and to deepen their understanding of how to respectfully engage with the Lodge and its ceremonies.

⚖️ Knocking on Justice's Door: Trans People and the Law
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

This will be a virtual event, hosted by the MBA’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community (SOGIC) Section. The panel discussion will bring together advocates from various corners of the justice system that intersect with trans issues and individuals. Panelists include: Allison Fenske, Max Harley, Lou Lamari, Karen Sharma, and Samuel Singer.

⚖️ Oeuvrer ensemble vers un système de justice véritablement bilingue / Working Together Towards a Truly Bilingual Justice System
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

This will be a virtual event, hosted by The Law Society of Manitoba. Real-time translations will be available in French and English. Joignez-vous à nous pour une table ronde captivante consacrée au travail mené sur plusieurs fronts afin d’améliorer l’accès à la justice en français. Join us for an engaging panel presentation about the work being done on many fronts to improve access to justice in French. Panelists include: Ruphine Djuissi, Andrea Doyle, Brigitte Kutin Nuamah, Nicholas Liang, Betta Wishart.

⚖️ Sweat Lodge Ceremony
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Sagkeeng First Nation, Lot 3 South Shore, Fort Alexander, Manitoba

This will be an in-person event in Sagkeeng First Nation. Transportation will be available (limited spots) and lunch will be provided. The Sweat Lodge Ceremony is known by different names in Indigenous languages across Turtle Island. While the English term “sweat lodge” describes the physical aspect of the ceremony, it does not encompass its full meaning. The ceremony incorporates the four elements of the Earth.

Register now for these events: https://mbaccesstojustice.ca/a2j-week-2026/

10/13/2026

Queen’s University Summer International Law Program 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Join Gillian Ready from Queen’s University for an information session hosted by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law and learn more about Queen’s Summer International Law Program.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Room 206, Robson Hall

Learn about the opportunity to study at Herstmonceux Castle in England and in Paris from May 7–July 3, 2027. The program offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to international law and international legal careers.

Students can complete three 3-credit courses in Public International Law, International Environmental Law, or International Business Law.

The program features:
✔️ Expert instructors
✔️ Small, interactive classes
✔️ Guest lectures
✔️ Networking events
✔️ Tours and travel

🔗 Visit the Queen’s University Summer International Law Program website to explore courses, instructors, field study destinations, program fees, and financial assistance opportunities: https://law.queensu.ca/programs/jd/international-learning/bisc?utm_source=chatgpt.com

📝 Apply to the program: https://law.queensu.ca/programs/jd/international-learning/bisc/application-procedure?utm_source=chatgpt.com

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] to learn more, schedule a Zoom meeting, or connect with recent participants who can share their experiences in the program.

All JD students are welcome to attend.

’s University Summer International Law Program 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Join Gillian Ready from Queen’s University for an information session hosted by the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law and learn more about Queen’s Summer International Law Program.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Room 206, Robson Hall

Learn about the opportunity to study at Herstmonceux Castle in England and in Paris from May 7–July 3, 2027. The program offers a comprehensive and practical introduction to international law and international legal careers.

Students can complete three 3-credit courses in Public International Law, International Environmental Law, or International Business Law.

The program features:
✔️ Expert instructors
✔️ Small, interactive classes
✔️ Guest lectures
✔️ Networking events
✔️ Tours and travel

🔗 Visit the Queen’s University Summer International Law Program website to explore courses, instructors, field study destinations, program fees, and financial assistance opportunities: https://law.queensu.ca/programs/jd/international-learning/bisc

📝 Apply to the program: https://law.queensu.ca/programs/jd/international-learning/bisc/application-procedure

📧 Questions? Email [email protected] to learn more, schedule a Zoom meeting, or connect with recent participants who can share their experiences in the program.

All JD students are welcome to attend.

10/09/2026

🎉 The University of Manitoba Faculty of Law congratulates John Burchill, O.M.M., Executive Director of the Manitoba Law Reform Commission and instructor of criminal law and evidence courses at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law, on being presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

John has volunteered with the Winnipeg Police Museum since 1989, serving as president and vice-president. He has led governance, policy development, fundraising, restorations, publications and public outreach, playing a central role in preserving and sharing Winnipeg’s policing history. He also served on the Rossbrook House Board, supporting youth programs.

At the Faculty of Law, John teaches courses on Legal Issues in Policing, Evidence, Criminal Law and the Charter, and Criminal Law and Procedure. He is a graduate of the UM Faculty of Law (LLB (JD)/2010) and holds an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School. A published author, John was previously the Chief of Staff for the Winnipeg Police Service, a Crown Attorney, and an Associate Risk Manager. He was also a police officer for 25 years, working on commercial crimes, hate crimes, and major crimes.

10/09/2026

🎙️Listen to “The Docket” on CJOB with hosts Brandon Trask and Richard Cloutier

The Saturday, October 3 episode of the monthly law radio show "The Docket", hosted by UM Faculty of Law Associate Professor Brandon Trask and CJOB’s Richard Cloutier, features special guest Dr. Amar Khoday. This episode focuses on the legal issues surrounding police use of Mr. Big investigations, where sting operations are contrived to collect evidence in difficult-to-prove criminal cases.

To listen to this episode, please follow the link:
➡️ https://playlist.megaphone.fm?e=CORU3398782957