To celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of our alumni & supporters, Windsor Law launched the Annual Alumni Awards in 2018.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 WINDSOR LAW ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS!
We are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Windsor Law Alumni Awards! These incredible alumni exemplify the values of WindsorLaw through their extraordinary careers, esteemed leadership and dedicated community service. The awards recognize the many ways our graduates are advancing justice, shaping the legal profession and making meaningful contributions to their communities. Please join us in congratulating your 2025 Windsor Law Alumni Award recipients:
Distinguished Alumni Award
∙ The Hon. Justice Douglas Phillips (1975) - Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (SCJ), Windsor
∙ The Hon. Justice Michael Townsend (2005) - Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice (OCJ), Toronto
∙ Mr. James Scarfone (1973) - Retired, Founding Partner, Scarfone Hawkins LLP
∙ Mr. David Festeryga (1993) - Partner, Sullivan Festeryga LLP
∙ Mr. Ian Hull (1989) - Partner/Co-founding partner, Hull & Hull LLP
∙ Mr. Mark Giavedoni (2004), Partner (Real Estate Practice Group Leader), Gowling WLG Hamilton
Extraordinary Contributions to Windsor Law (John Mountain)
∙ Nadia Bhatti (2002) - Family Lawyer, Nadia R. Bhatti Barrister & Solicitor
∙ Liza Quail (2017) - Founding Partner, MEQ Law
∙ Jasmina Mrkalj -Skelly (2008) - Adjudicator, Landlord and Tenant Board, Tribunals Ontario
Access to Justice Award
∙ Marina McKenzie (2023) - Clinic Lawyer, Health Justice Clinic in Mental Health and Addictions
∙ Princess Doe (2022) - Lawyer, Princess Doe Law
∙ Karen E. Jacques (2007) - Vice Chair & Administrative Judge, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT)
∙ Nana Yanful (2013) - Founder, Nanful Law
Emerging Leaders in the Law Award (Single JD)
∙ Shreya Gupta (2017) - Director, Legal Counsel (Technology, AI and Privacy), Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Emerging Leaders in the Law Award (Dual JD)
∙ Jacqueline Palef (2017) - Senior Litigation Associate, Branch McMaster LLP
∙ Seth Holland (2017) - Partner, WeirFoulds LLP
Builders of Windsor Law Award
∙ Michael Galego (2006) - CFO Agricultural Division, Stronach Group
∙ Greg Monforton (1979) - Founding Partner, Greg Monforton & Partners LLP
∙ Winston Yee (1993) - Senior Counsel, Lawson Lundell LLP
Dual JD Transnational Leader Award
∙ Kayley C. Leon (2020) - Associate, Hicks Morley LLP
∙ Sahar Talebi (2018) - Litigation Associate, Lenczner Slaght LLP
We are immensely proud of the recipients. Their work not only brings pride to the University of Windsor but also exemplifies the qualities that make Windsor Law a beacon of excellence in the legal community. We are excited to celebrate their success and look forward to seeing them continue to make Windsor Law proud. Thank you for all that you do to inspire and uplift the next generation of legal professionals!
Contact the Alumni and Fund Development Office with any questions you may have.
View the 2024 Alumni Award Receipents HERE.
Nominations for the 2026 Windsor Law Alumni Awards will open in November 2026.
Please see the award descriptions below:
This award recognizes a graduate in any field of law who, through excellence in their career, brings distinction to the legal profession and enhances the reputation of Windsor Law. (Dual JD & Single JD Categories)
This award recognizes alumni within 10 years of graduation for leadership in the legal profession and/or service to their community. (Dual JD & Single JD Categories)
This award recognizes significant contributions by a graduate to improving access to justice within the legal community.
This award recognizes alumni who have achieved significant impact with their Dual JD degree on an international scale.
This award recognizes individuals who are not necessarily alumni but who have made significant contributions to Windsor Law.
