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12-03-25 | Business Law, Civil Law, Family Law

Finding Your Own Path in Law: The Journey of Michael Vathilakis

Michael Vathilakis, a graduate of the University of Ottawa’s Civil Law Section (LL.L./LL.B., 2000), looks back in this visual post on the experiences that shaped his inspiring career path. Driven by a desire to give back to the Faculty “that gave him his start” he now supports the next generation of legal professionals through the Renno & Vathilakis award in family law, offered by his firm.

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11-17-25 | Agri-food law and policy, Civil Law, Research Methodology

A Wolf in the Sheepfold: Protecting Farm Animals

Daphnée B. Ménard, a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ottawa, explains how companion animals are better protected than farm animals under the legislation, and how the legal criteria are not applied consistently across animal species.

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01-22-25 | Civil Law, Video Game Law

Video games: Law and Geek Culture Collide at Otakuthon

Otakuthon, Quebec’s largest festival of Japanese culture and anime, welcomed Professor Thomas Burelli and law students to explore the emerging field of video game law. Captivating panels covered topics such as legal concepts in video games, legal issues related to e-sports and the presence of ‘Dark patterns’. With packed rooms and enthusiastic participation, the event demonstrated how geek culture and the law can come together to make complex issues accessible and relevant to a diverse audience.

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08-02-24 | Civil Law, Consumer protection, Human Rights

Joey Zukran: A Practice Dedicated to Defending Consumer Rights

Interested in defending the rights of consumers against large corporations, Joey Zukran founded LPC Avocats in Montreal, a firm specializing in class action suits. Despite the challenges, he has never given up on his passion, and encourages law students to follow theirs, because believing in one’s ability to succeed knows no bounds.

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