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- Duty to accommodate course a ‘full circle moment’ for Program Chair and Osgoode alum Ozlem Yucel
Ozlem Yucel had her sights set on the legal profession for as long as she can remember. “I was raised to recognize and tackle the injustices that I see in the world. It was ingrained in me as a kid,â€� says Yucel, the Program Chair of OsgoodePD’s brand new course, The Duty to Accommodate in th … Read more »
- Mediation Forum 2026 explores the ‘magical moments’ that drive successful outcomes
Outstanding technique and flawless process design will only get you so far in mediation. To get an agreement over the line in some of the most complex disputes, mediators must often call on a special set of skills, according to Patricia McMahon. “These are some of the more intangible qualities tha … Read more »
- [Press Release] Osgoode Professional Development recognized in Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice 2026
Osgoode Professional Development has been named a winner in the Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice 2026 awards, reaffirming its leadership in labor relations training and professional legal education across Canada. Voted by HR professionals, executives, and industry practitioners, the Readers’ Cho … Read more »
- Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Fiorino
After working in law and government, Joseph Fiorino entered Osgoode’s LLM in Labour and Employment Law with a strong understanding of how workplace issues are shaped by legislation and regulation. What the program offered was an opportunity to examine those issues from a wider range of perspective … Read more »
- Alumni Spotlight: Alika Hendricks
Pursuing Osgoode’s LLM in Labour and Employment Law gave Alika Hendricks the opportunity to examine the larger forces shaping labour relations. Already working as a Legal Aid Ontario staff lawyer while holding union leadership responsibilities, she enrolled to deepen her understanding of the legal … Read more »