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By Sara Elliott

For University of Windsor law alumna Mariam Moktar (JD ’12), the importance of the rule of law is deeply personal.

Having witnessed the consequences of civil war in her home country of Somalia, Moktar developed an early appreciation for the role legal institutions play in protecting people and maintaining stability.

By Sara Meikle

Each year, Windsor Law honours graduates whose careers demonstrate the impact lawyers can have beyond the courtroom — advancing justice, strengthening communities and upholding the values at the heart of the legal profession.

By Sara Meikle

Reinforcing its position as a global leader in legal scholarship, the University of Windsor is co-convening an international conversation on South Asia's most pressing legal issues.

By Sara Meikle

Nearly two decades after Bitcoin first appeared, blockchain technology remains one of the most talked-about and often misunderstood innovations of the digital age.

For Dr. Muharem Kianieff, a professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, that enduring fascination inspired a newly expanded second edition of his book, Blockchain Technology and the Law: Opportunities and Risks.

The book explores how legal frameworks can help society maximize the benefits of blockchain technology while minimizing its risks.

By Victor Romao

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is rising at a time when the line between Windsor and Detroit can feel more fixed than fluid.

Tighter border controls, post-pandemic disruptions and political friction between Canada and the United States have made that divide more visible in recent years.

For decades, the Detroit River has been less a barrier than a seam, stitching together two cities whose economies, cultures and daily rhythms have long overlapped.