We had a wonderful event in Regina, where approximately 175 people turned out, including USask Law alumni, retired judiciary, members of the Regina bar, and community members.
The highlight was an engaging speech from Ralph Goodale (LLB’72), former Regina MP and cabinet minister and newly minted member of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Advisory Committee on Canada-US Economic Relations. Mr. Goodale provided a realistic assessment of global affairs and reinforced the importance of a strong relationship between Canada and the US, even while Canada continues to advance its standing on the world stage.
Dean Martin Phillipson updated everyone on recent happenings at the college, spotlighting the successes of our students and grads. The sense of unity and USask Law pride in the room was gratifying and we are already looking forward to a return trip to Regina!
This event was the John A. Stack Memorial Lecture, presented by the McKercher LLP Lecture Series. We are grateful to the Stack family and McKercher LLP for their support.
#USaskLaw alum Emma Neufeld (JD’25) has been selected for the highly competitive Supreme Court of Canada Law Clerk Program for the 2027–2028 term.
Currently clerking at the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, Neufeld’s path to the Supreme Court was shaped by her strong academic record, bilingual legal training through the college’s French Common Law Option, and mentorship from professors and judges who supported her throughout the application process.
“It’s such a unique opportunity that I knew I couldn’t pass it up. I wanted to throw my hat in the ring and see if it was something that I could achieve,” she said.
Congratulations, Emma, on this career milestone and on joining a distinguished group of alumni who have clerked at Canada’s highest court.
Read more at the link in our bio.
Join us in Regina for An Evening with The Honourable Ralph Goodale, PC (LLB’72) on May 14, 2026.
In today’s complex geopolitical climate, our world is more divided than ever. USask College of Law alumnus Ralph Goodale will reflect on the tumult and turbulence affecting Canada’s domestic and global affairs, drawing on more than three decades as an elected official and nearly five years as Canada’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
Location: Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina
Time: 5:30–9pm
Cocktails and dinner will be served, with the program to follow.
Tickets are available to purchase at the link in our bio.
Join us in congratulating Brody Burr, this year’s recipient of the #USaskLaw Outstanding 1L Mooter Award.
“It is hands-on experiences like these that I think are truly valuable for preparing us for the future of lawyering, and a great chance to experiment with oral argumentation,” said Burr.
First-year moots are a milestone at USask Law. They mark a defining moment as students take their first steps in oral advocacy.
Read more about the first-year moot experience and Brody’s reaction to the award at the link in our bio.
The 14th annual Dean’s Forum on Access to Justice and Dispute Resolution brought together #USaskLaw students, community stakeholders, and justice system leaders for a day of collaboration and impactful discussion.
As part of a unique upper-year course led by Brea Lowenberger, students research, design, and support real-world initiatives to strengthen access to justice. On Dean's Forum Day, they present their work to key policy and decision-makers, helping shape plans for implementation.
“It was one of the most rewarding experiences of law school, challenging us to move beyond theory and think critically about what real change in the justice system looks like,” said third-year law student Molly Waldman.
Read the full story at the link in our bio.
Kiauna Cote, Kiera Munroe, and Jaylynn Stonechild did an excellent job representing #USaskLaw at the Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot Competition.
Coached by David Werner, the team described the experience as incredibly meaningful. The competition offered a valuable opportunity to engage with complex legal issues involving Indigenous rights, sovereignty, consultation, and consent in the context of major development projects.
A highlight for the team was successfully advancing its proposed amendment during negotiations. Their advocacy demonstrated a commitment to protecting Indigenous rights and ensuring that development decisions consider the wellbeing of the next seven generations.
The team was grateful for the many new connections made at the event and expressed sincere thanks to Coach David for his teachings and support.
Congratulations to the team on their hard work and dedication!
Congratulations to our #USaskLaw team who placed third at the Sopinka Cup in Ottawa this past weekend!
The Sopinka Cup brings together top law student advocates from across Canada after advancing from their regional competitions. It was an incredible honour for USask to earn a podium finish at nationals.
The team of Priya Braithwaite, Robbie Lee-Phillipson, Joi Ines, and Alaina Weltz were coached by Shelby Fitzgerald. A special congratulations to Joi Ines, who was awarded Best Opening Statement in recognition of exceptional advocacy.
We are grateful to Coach Shelby for her dedication and leadership, and to the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association for its continued support.
Our #USaskLaw team recently competed in Toronto at the 53rd annual Gale Cup Moot. Held over two challenging and exciting days, this long-standing bilingual moot court competition focuses on criminal and constitutional law.
This year's team was Veronica Dirk-Pothier, Grace Semko, Summer Baier, and Lucas Brown. They were coached by Thomas Hynes and Zachary Carter.
Each team member delivered thoughtful and engaging oral arguments before panels of guest judges on the case of R. v. I.M. and issues related to the youth criminal sentencing regime.
"We had a wonderful time coaching the team this past year and are particularly thankful to all the guest judges who helped prepare the team for the competition," shared Coach Hynes and Coach Carter.
Well done team!
Congratulations to Jaylynn Stonechild, honoured with a 2026 @usask Indigenous Achievement Award.
Stonechild, a member of the Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, was recognized for her leadership. She serves on the Law Students' Association, is a teaching assistant for Law 232 Kwayeskastasowin, and is a member of the college’s 2026 Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot Team.
“The college was delighted to nominate Jaylynn for this award,” said USask Law Dean Martin Phillipson. “She exemplifies the ethos of our school, which is the lawyer as public servant, as she is dedicated to supporting and serving her community.”
Congratulations Jaylynn!
The team of Angad Grewal, Janice Dutchak, Janay Kent, and Jaylyn Kim represented USask Law at the 16th annual Donald G.H. Bowman National Tax Moot, held this past weekend in Toronto.
The team competed in a total of four rounds against 15 other schools. Angad and Janice represented the Appellant, while Janay and Jaylyn represented the Respondent. After several months of researching the complex problem and preparing to present in front of outstanding judges, the team felt fully equipped to present its submissions.
From the team: “We could not have accomplished this incredible achievement without our coaches Mallory Maloof and Nicholas Horlick! Their unique insight, guidance, and support are unmatched by any other.
“In addition to showcasing our skills at the very competitive moot, we also bonded as a team with several fun experiences, from visiting the Toronto Aquarium to USask's Davies Moot Team greeting us at our gate in the airport as we made a mad dash to catch our connecting flight from Calgary to Toronto!”
The USask Davies moot team had the incredible opportunity to compete in the 35th Annual Davies Corporate Securities Law moot at the federal court in Toronto this past weekend.
This moot requires competitors to advocate for both the appellant and the respondent. With only two months to prepare for the moot, the team competed in a total of four rounds against 14 other Canadian schools.
Team members are: Hannah Wark, Syed Ali Abbas, Saman Chughtai, and Ethan Lin. They are coached by Caroline J. Smith.
From the team: “Thanks to everyone that supported and helped us prepare for the competition! A huge thank you to our coach, Caroline Smith (JD’12). We appreciated the feedback, securities knowledge, and guidance throughout the process.”
USask Law is grateful to Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP for its sponsorship of this team. @bdplawfirm
