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Recognizing two distinguished alumni
Law Alumni Awards are the most prestigious honours given out by the Faculty of Law. They are conferred upon graduates in recognition of their professional achievements, continued participation in Faculty life, and commitment to justice.
In September 2019, Hillel Rosen, BCL’85, LLB’85, and Alexandre Bien-Aimé, BCL/LLB’10, were honoured in a ceremony with friends and family in the historic foyer of Old Chancellor Day Hall.
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HILLEL ROSEN, BCL’85, LLB’85
Recipient of the James A. Robb Award
Hillel Rosen is a partner at Davies Ward Philips & Vineberg LLP in Montreal, where he advises Canadian and foreign companies on their transactional matters across diverse sectors. Rosen has repeatedly been identified as a leading practitioner by many publications, including Best Lawyers in Canada, Lexpert, and Legal 500 Canada. He recently completed a lengthy term on our Fac]ory Board.
Hillel Rosen and family, and Dean Leckey
The James A. Robb Award honours those who nobly give of their time and efforts to support the Faculty of Law in the pursuit of its academic endeavours. It is named after James A. Robb, BA’51, BCL’54, who, as a former McGill Governor and former president of the Alumni Association, is one of McGill’s most well-known volunteers.
ALEXANDRE BIEN-AIMÉ, BCL/LLB’10
Recipient of the Charles D. Gonthier Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Alexandre Bien-Aimé is a partner at Shadley Bien-Aimé LLP in Montreal, where he practices criminal law. Bien-Aimé has been involved at the Faculty as a highly appreciated course lecturer. In 2017, the Montreal Criminal Defense Lawyers Association awarded him the Gabriel Lapointe Prize in recognition of the exceptional promise he has shown in his career. In 2018, the Jeune Barreau de Montréal (JBM) recognized him as “Avocat JBM de l’année” in the criminal law category.
Alexandre Bien-Aimé with his family and Dean Leckey.
The Charles D. Gonthier Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes the contribution of an alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the past decade and set an example for aspiring jurists through professional achievement, community service, or commitment to the Faculty of Law. The award is named after the Honourable Charles Doherty Gonthier (1928-2009), CC, BCL’51, LLD’90, who generously supported and mentored young jurists throughout his career.
