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  • Barry Kuretzky, Class Note

    1970s

    Barry Kuretzky

    – Law’78

    Barry is one of four ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ alumni, and one of six attorneys from the legal firm Littler, who have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canadaâ„¢ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canadaâ„¢ in Labour and Employment Law. Those included in Best Lawyers® are recognized through confidential peer reviews by fellow lawyers evaluating their professional proficiency, integrity and experience. Littler is the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management.

  • George J.A. Vassos, Class Note

    1970s

    George J.A. Vassos

    – Com’76, Law’80

    George is one of four ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ alumni, and one of six attorneys from the legal firm Littler, who have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canadaâ„¢ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canadaâ„¢ in Labour and Employment Law. Those included in Best Lawyers® are recognized through confidential peer reviews by fellow lawyers evaluating their professional proficiency, integrity and experience. Littler is the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management.

  • Jordan S. Waltman, Class Note

    2000s

    Jordan S. Waltman

    – Law’09

    Jordan is one of four ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ alumni, and one of six attorneys from the legal firm Littler, who have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canadaâ„¢ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canadaâ„¢ in Labour and Employment Law. The distinction acknowledges lawyers who are demonstrating exceptional legal skill and professional excellence early in their careers. Littler is the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management.

  • Natalie Nicholson, Class Note

    2010s

    Natalie Nicholson

    – Com’13, Law’19

    Natalie is one of four ºÚÁϳԹÏ×ÊÔ´ alumni, and one of six attorneys from the legal firm Littler, who have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canadaâ„¢ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canadaâ„¢ in Labour and Employment Law. The distinction acknowledges lawyers who are demonstrating exceptional legal skill and professional excellence early in their careers. Littler is the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management.

  • 2010s

    John Hui

    – MBA’15

    John has received the honour of being named as a 2026 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award Recipient by the Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC). John exemplifies the innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit that continues to shape the future of American business. The award, which was established in 2001, represents diverse industries, backgrounds, and expertise. The AABDC promotes greater recognition of the contribution made by Asian American businesses and Asian American individuals to the general economy.

     

  • 1970s

    Harvey Joel Strum

    – MA’72

    Russell Sage College awarded Harvey the Susan Beatty Faculty Research Award for 2025–26. He was also honoured with the award in 2019–20. At 78, he is the only historian left at Sage and program director for history, reappointed for 2026–28. In addition, Harvey is the only full-time faculty member teaching political science. Ten articles of his have been published in 2025–26, and another six since May. Journal of 20th Century Media History published Canadian press reaction to the 1908 American presidential election in June 2026, a legacy of his graduate education at Queen's. Although primarily an American historian, he has been researching and writing about Canadian aid to Ireland in 1846–47, 1862–63, and 1879–80.