The Honourable Richard E. Holland Award

The Honourable Richard E. Holland, Q.C. graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School and was called to the Bar in 1950. He was a talented young lawyer who very quickly became a leading counsel. He received his appointment as Queen's Counsel in 1962 and in 1972, was appointed to the Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Ontario. As a Judge, he was known for being patient and helpful to counsel, as well as gracious to all who appeared before him. His judgments demonstrated an extraordinary ability to sort out facts and apply the law in a fair and equitable manner.

He was a pioneer in the field of Alternate Dispute Resolution in Canada. Upon his retirement from the Bench in 1990, he spent over 10 years enjoying a new professional career as a Mediator and Arbitrator. As head of ADR Chambers, Toronto, he inspired the growth of the company nationally and internationally. He received great pleasure in helping people find mutually agreed and lasting settlement of disputes.

His family, friends, and colleagues established this award to commemorate his dedication to the administration of justice in Ontario and to assist a promising student. It will be given annually to a student(s) entering the LLB programme at Osgoode Hall Law School who has a record of academic excellence and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student(s) from outside of Ontario.