Media Advisory - Law Society presents honorary LLD to distinguished litigator and counsel Barbara McIsaac Français
TORONTO, April 19, 2021 /CNW/ - At the April 22 Convocation meeting the Law Society of Ontario will present a degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa (LLD) to distinguished litigator and counsel Barbara McIsaac, one of Canada's pre-eminent experts in privacy law and access to information law.
The Law Society awards honorary doctorates each year to distinguished individuals in recognition of outstanding achievements in the legal profession, the rule of law or the cause of justice.
Over her lengthy career, she has advised private sector clients, governments and government agencies on issues relating to trade and procurement law, Charter and Human Rights issues, legislative mandates, jurisdiction and the conduct of investigations. Ms. McIsaac has appeared before all levels of courts in the Province of Ontario and the Federal Courts, including a number of appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Read the Gazette article about Ms. McIsaac.
Virtual Event Details
Date: April 22, 2021
Time: Convocation begins at 9 a.m.
Presentation at approximately: 9 a.m., followed by remarks by Ms. McIsaac.
Access to the live webcast will be available on the morning of on LSO.ca.
The webcast will be available on-demand at the same link, approximately a week later.
Media representatives, please confirm your attendance in advance with the media contact below.
The Law Society regulates lawyers and paralegals in Ontario in the public interest. The Law Society has a mandate to protect the public interest, to maintain and advance the cause of justice and the rule of law, to facilitate access to justice for the people of Ontario and to act in a timely, open and efficient manner.
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SOURCE The Law Society of Ontario
Jennifer Wing, Senior Communications Advisor, External Relations and Communications, [email protected].
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