Awards and nominations
My commendations
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I have been extremely fortunate and honoured to receive numerous awards and commendations for my teaching and research over the years.
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Top 25 Most Influential 2020 (Winner) – #100interns project Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2020 |
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Best Niche Podcast Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2019 |
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Commonwealth Winner (Coach) Commonwealth Moot Competition, Zambia, 2019 |
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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Nominee) Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2019 |
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Gale Cup Winner (Coach) Gale Cup Moot Competition, Toronto, 2019 |
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Best Video Law Blog Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2018 |
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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Nominee) Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2018 |
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Gale Cup Winner (Coach) Gale Cup Moot Competition, Toronto, 2018 |
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Best Video Blog Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2016 |
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Brightspace Innovation Award for Teaching and Learning Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2016 |
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Tevie Miller Award for Teaching Excellence (Finalist) University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, 2016 |
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Best Law Professor Blog (Finalist) Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2015 |
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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Nominee) Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2015 |
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Information Technology Innovation Award University of Alberta, 2014 |
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Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Grant University of Alberta, 2013 |
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Animal Law Visiting Scholar Award University of Sydney, Australia, 2013 |


Proudly accepting a Voiceless Grant Award from award-winning actor and animal welfare ambassador, Hugo Weaving.


STLHE/Brightspace Innovation Award 2016


Information Technology Innovation Award 2014, University of Alberta.


2013 Gale Cup Awards