Omar Ha-Redeye was a judge in the 2013 Niagara Moot. This year the competition focused on

The Niagara Moot is hosted by the Canada-United States Law Institute (CUSLI), which is a joint initiative between Western Law in London, Ontario and Case Western Reserve University School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. Moot rounds were held this year at McCarthy Tetreault, Faskin Martineu and Cassels Brock in Toronto.

Omar Ha-Redeye prior to judging rounds in the Niagara Moot.

President Michael Sharf (center), and Members Marwa Serag (Left) and Omar Ha-Redeye (right) preside over the International Court of Justice for the Niagara Moot

Omar Ha-Redeye of Fleet Street Law, Philip Turi of Fasken Martineau, and Adam Chambers of Goodmans, all alumni of Western Law, prepare for judging rounds at Cassels Brock.

2013 Niagara International Moot Court Competition by Omar Ha-Redeye

The Ontario Bar Association International Law section presented the 2012 Award of Excellence to James Klotz of Miller Thomson.

The Ontario Bar Association launched its brand new magazine, Just, at the Trump International Hotel & Tower.

The Best Lawyer in Ontario

Lawyers for Fair Taxation met on May 14, 2012 at Koskie Minksy LLP. Guest speaker was Prof. Michael Krashinsky.

Lawyers for Fair Taxation-Minutes-Meeting-May 14,2012

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The Black Business and Professionals Association (BBPA) hosted the 30th Harry Jerome Awards on April 29, 2012.

The keynote speaker was American media commentator, Roland Martin.

Omar Ha-Redeye and Roland Martin

Omar Ha-Redeye and Qadira Jackson of Fleet Street Law, with Jason Bogle

Phil Fontaine spoke at the Shamba Foundation at an event hosted by Canadian Lawyers Abroad.

Omar Ha-Redeye was a judge in the preliminary and final rounds of the UCLA Cyber Crimes Moot Court Competition in Los Angeles, California, from April 6-8, 2012. The winners of the 2012 competition was GW School of Law.

The nationwide competition is possible through the support of the Society for the Policing of Cyberspace (POLCYB) and Norton by Symantec.

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Omar Ha-Redeye was a judge in the Secondary School Mock Trial Tournament held at Tanenbaum CHAT in Thornhill.

The first-ever Twitter Moot was held on Tuesday, February 21st, 2012, at 10am PST (1pm EST).  Omar Ha-Redeye was one of three participating judges.  Congratulations to Osgoode Hall students for winning the competition.

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West Coast Environmental Law Twitter Moot Record

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Omar Ha-Redeye chaired a luncheon for the Young Lawyers’ Division for the 2012 OBA Institute on February 10, 2012 at 12:20. The session, The 21st Century Lawyer: How to Navigate Your Career Goals was presented by Lesa Ong of NagataCONNEX Executive Legal Search and Paulette Pommells of Creative Choices for the 21st Century Lawyer,

Now more than ever, young lawyers are taking a stand! They not only want to lead more balanced lives, they also want to engage in meaningful work. Join legal career and lifestyle coach Paulette Pommells and legal recruiter Lesa Ong for a lively discussion as they introduce coaching concepts that will help steer you towards defining your ambitions. Learn to follow your personalized compass and develop career goals that are in line with your values. Discover how to break down those goals into manageable steps that will work for you at any stage of life. Be inspired, and be motivated to chart your course to an enriched career and lifestyle.

Program co-chairs are Kathryn Bortolussi of Kelly Manthrop Heaphy and Jennifer Quick of Miller Thomson.

The session was accredited by the Law Society for 1 hour of Professionalism Requirement, and 1 hour New Member Requirement.

(From Left, On Stage): Paulette Pommels, Lesa Ong, Omar Ha-Redeye