Nexus Magazine is the alumni magazine of the University of Toronto's Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law. It brings together stories of the people, ideas, and connections shaping the future of law and legal education.
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At One Table: A Celebration of Five Decades of Leadership and Friendship
Past and present leaders of the Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law gathered around a single table this past March for an evening of conversation and reflection, bringing together more than five decades of leadership in one room.
2 Jun 2026
The Jackman Family: A Legacy of Leadership and Civic Spirit
The Jackman family’s long relationship with the University of Toronto comes full circle.
In the latest issue of Nexus Magazine, Victoria Jackman reflects on the Jackman family’s deep and multi-generational connection to the Faculty of Law — rooted in legal education, public service, and civic responsibility.
Their recent historic gift represents the continuation of a longstanding relationship with the University of Toronto, and supports expanded access, academic innovation, and student opportunity across the Faculty.
2 Jun 2026
Finding Family Law Through Unexpected Turns
Alumna Alyssa Weinerman (JD ’08) reflects on building a career in family law and her work with students through the Family Justice Centre.
2 Jun 2026
The Quiet Transformation of the Rule of Law
The rule of law is meant to provide stability — but what happens when its meaning begins to shift?
Professor David Dyzenhaus explores how contemporary debates about judicial authority, executive power, and the "common good" are reshaping how the rule of law is understood in modern democracies. Focusing on developments in the United Kingdom, he examines how the legal arguments that appear to defend constitutional order can also, over time, shift how limits on government power are interpreted and applied.
2 Jun 2026
Opening Doors to Law Through Opportunity and Mentorship
Jackman Law alumna Amma Anaman (JD/MBA ’12) reflects on her legal career, student outreach, and creating pathways into the profession.
2 Jun 2026
Meeting the Moment: Q&A with President Melanie Woodin
President Melanie Woodin reflects on leadership, community, and the role of the University of Toronto in shaping what comes next.
2 Jun 2026
In Conversation with the Jackman Law Dean(s)
As the Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law enters a new chapter, we invited current Dean Christopher Essert and Dean Emeritus Robert Sharpe to sit down for a conversation about leadership, legal education, and the evolution of the community they have both helped to shape.
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