Awards and nominations
My commendations
I have been extremely fortunate and honoured to receive numerous awards and commendations for my teaching and research over the years.
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Best Podcast (Translating Criminal Law: Rated G )
Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2021
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Hon. Tevie H. Miller Teaching Excellence Award
Teaching Excellence, 2021
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Gale Cup Winner (Coach)
Gale Cup Moot Competition, Toronto, 2020
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Best Innovative Project
Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2020
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Top 25 Most Influential 2020 (Winner) – #100interns project
Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2020
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Best Niche Podcast
Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2019
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Commonwealth Winner (Coach)
Commonwealth Winner (Coach)
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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Nominee)
Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2019
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Gale Cup Winner (Coach)
Gale Cup Moot Competition, Toronto, 2019
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Best Video Law Blog
Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2018
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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Nominee)
Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2018
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Gale Cup Winner (Coach)
Gale Cup Moot Competition, Toronto, 2018
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Best Video Blog
Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2016
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Brightspace Innovation Award for Teaching and Learning
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2016
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Tevie Miller Award for Teaching Excellence (Finalist)
University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, 2016
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Best Law Professor Blog (Finalist)
Clawbies – Canadian Law Blog Awards, 2015
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Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada (Nominee)
Canadian Lawyer Magazine, (Criminal/Human Rights), 2015
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Information Technology Innovation Award
University of Alberta, 2014
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Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund Grant
University of Alberta, 2013
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Animal Law Visiting Scholar Award
University of Sydney, Australia, 2013
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University’s Student Council Teaching Honour Roll
University of Western Ontario, 2011
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Assisi Award
(awarded for excellence in animal welfare achievements) New Zealand Companion Animal Council, 2008
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Special Commendation for Innovation
(Pasifika Honours Club) Equal Opportunities Office, University of Auckland, 2007
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Animal law book and workshop grant
(A$15,000) Voiceless, Australia, 2007
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Early Career Research Excellence Award
University of Auckland, 2006
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Best Lecturer (2nd place)
AULSS Annual Leaver’s Survey, Verbatim, Australia, 2006
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Best Lecturer
Auckland Law Student Society, Elective Survey, 2005
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Best Lecturer
AULSS Annual Leaver’s Survey, Verbatim, Australia, 2005
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