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Seema Lal, Trish Morrison and Marcia Oliver – advisory board members for Osgoode's Certificate in Construction Law – share their experience and discuss how, while the industry has transformed dramatically, many legal issues remain consistent. Read more: bit.ly/4jRNlM3

OPERATIONS SUSPENDED: York U campuses have suspended operations as of 5:30am today due to severe weather. Virtual activities continue. An update about evening operations will be posted by 2pm. Read more: yorku.apparmor.com/Notifications/…

Trevor Noronha (HOOPP) shares how OsgoodePD’s Financial Law LLM helped him deepen his expertise and navigate new roles in financial services. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/40xSqTp

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Construction projects are a recipe for disputes, according to Tim Mavko. He joined Certificate in Construction Law program co-directors in a discussion on the many ways the construction industry has changed over the years – and the ways it hasn't. More: bit.ly/3zRHYuI

Alexandra Miller expanded her legal network beyond the courtroom thanks to OsgoodePD’s LLM in Labour and Employment Law – and gained a deeper understanding of the field. Her story: bit.ly/412pwdM

Building on the essential Ontario Construction Liens program, Jason Annibale and Sandra Astolfo are returning to Osgoode this coming March to lead a new, advanced program in construction liens. Learn more: bit.ly/4nPQe1X

Kim Ozubko (Eckler Ltd.) & Jeff Sommers (@BlakesLaw) are leading lawyers in the area of Pensions and Employee Benefits. They discuss how the Osgoode certificate has evolved in tandem with industry trends over the 15 years. Read more: bit.ly/4ibOLkz | @Kimozubko

David Goodis and Lyndsay Wasser return to lead OsgoodePD’s Certificate in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law – an intensive 5-day program designed for today’s evolving legal and regulatory landscape. Learn more: bit.ly/34Dw345

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. Ian Hull, Suzana Popovic-Montag & Kim Whaley discuss these changes. Read more: bit.ly/4iqeHbI

Susan Abramovitch returns to OsgoodePD to lead the Certificate in Entertainment Law – now in its 14th year. Get practical insights into key legal issues in music, film, TV, gaming and more. Runs Mar 2–6, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/2XxXc56

Wendy Berman (Chair, CSSB) and Grant Vingoe (CEO, OSC) lead OsgoodePD’s Intensive Course in Canadian Securities Law and Practice starting Feb 12. Get a deep understanding of the complex legal and regulatory framework in which financial securities operate. bit.ly/4nYdD0S

We'll be closed from Dec 24 and will reopen on Jan 5. If you require technical support, email OPDSupport@osgoode.yorku.ca. Support is available until 2 pm (ET) on Tuesday, Dec 23, then again from Monday, Dec 29 - Wednesday, Dec 31 (10am - 3pm) and on Friday, Jan 2 (10am - 3pm).

Join leading labour lawyer John D. R. Craig (@MDCLaw) for the Osgoode Certificate in Labour Law, returning Feb 2026. Now in its 15th year, this trusted program brings top voices from management, union and government. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/33QjMZt

From a chance reassignment to Chief Compliance Officer at @Questrade, Mary Joyce Empensando has grown alongside the Canadian compliance field. Now a student in OsgoodePD’s Securities Law LLM, she continues to lead by example. Read more: bit.ly/3ItcW0N

Patrick Case traces his commitment to human rights and social justice back to his tough upbringing in post-war England. Now, as one of Canada's most highly regarded experts, he leads two of our certificate programs. Read more about Patrick: bit.ly/3CWL3e5 | #humanrights

From massage therapy to health law – Kim Westfall-Connor’s career spans governance, adjudication and teaching. An OsgoodePD Health Law LLM grad, she now holds roles with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and Ontario College of Teachers. Read more: bit.ly/46OUkAd

Since the outset of The Civil Litigator’s Survival Guide to Evidence, Jacqueline King has been a mainstay of the program. She shares how she still learns from the speakers that join her each year for the celebrated annual OsgoodePD conference. Read more: bit.ly/4grNNQG

Nader Hasan, named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers, and Lesley Ruzicka, K.C., Crown Counsel in BC, lead the 23rd National Symposium on Search and Seizure Law. A must for anyone in criminal law. Join for expert insights and practical tips: bit.ly/4nZQeg2

As Co-Head of International Trade at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Martha Harrison advises clients on navigating global trade challenges. She’ll share her insights in a one-day online program Jan 20 focused on legal and strategic risks in supply chains. bit.ly/3KC2WmD