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Student wins Trailblazer Award

October 1, 2014

Denise Brunsdon
Denise Brunsdon

Denise Brunsdon, a student in Western’s JD/MBA program was awarded the inaugural Torkin Manes LLP/Women’s Law Association of Ontario (WLAO) Trailblazer Award for outstanding achievement by a student in business and law at a gala dinner on June 5, 2014.

“Denise stood out from the rest of the applicants through her spirit and determination in her chosen pursuits, be they in the private, public or charitable sectors and the incredible amount she has accomplished and spearheaded, in her academic career,” said Patty deLaat, WLAO Association Manager.

Brunsdon, is the Editor-In-Chief of The Western Journal of Legal Studies, a studentrun, open-access law review.

Torkin Manes LLP and the WLAO established the Trailblazer Award to recognize a female law student for her leadership role in business and the law. This award is given to a student that best exemplifies the qualities of effective business leadership, innovatively applied know-how and potential for growth.


This article appeared in the Western Law 2014 Alumni Magazine.
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