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July 28, 2022 0 Comments

David Heppenstall Joins Devry Smith Frank LLP

DEVRY SMITH FRANK — David is delighted to announce that he is joining Devry Smith Frank LLP (“DSF”) as a lawyer in the commercial litigation and insurance defence departments. David is returning to DSF, having previously served as both summer student and student-at-law…

June 16, 2022 0 Comments

David Heppenstall Called to the Bar

SHAW CENTRE, OTTAWA — In a Special Convocation of the Law Society of Ontario, Treasurer Teresa Donnelly conferred upon David Heppenstall the degree of Barrister-at-Law, and called him to the Bar of Ontario. In a subsequent joint session of the Court of Appeal and the Superior Court of Justice, David swore the oath required to practise law and the oath of allegiance…

December 2, 2021 0 Comments

David Heppenstall’s review of “Frontline Justice” by Pascal Lévesque is Published in the Osgoode Hall Law Journal

OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL — In the latest issue of the Osgoode Hall Law Journal, David Heppenstall reviews Frontline Justice: The Evolution and Reform of Summary Trials in the Canadian Armed Forces by Pascal Lévesque…

August 7, 2021 0 Comments

Sky Sailor: David Heppenstall Becomes Hang Glider Pilot

HIGH PERSPECTIVE, PICKERING — David Heppenstall graduates again. Little over a month after graduating from law school, David now graduates from the beginner course and is now a novice hang glider pilot…

June 29, 2021 0 Comments

Juris Doctor: David Heppenstall Graduates with Flying Colours from Osgoode Hall Law School

OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL — In addition to earning his Juris Doctor degree, David Heppenstall graduates with a final year average of A, six extra credits, and with multiple graduation awards. David is honoured to have been selected to receive the following prizes for course and subject areas, and for excellence beyond academic achievement

David standing on the grounds of Old Osgoode Hall

March 27, 2021 0 Comments

National Champions: Osgoode Wins and Sweeps the Adam F. Fanaki Competition Law Moot

COMPETITION BUREAU CANADA – David Heppenstall, Lauren Chan, Jennifer Bilas, and Jin Lee win overall Best Faculty on behalf of Osgoode Hall Law School at the 2021 Adam F. Fanaki Moot. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Moot was conducted under unusual circumstances. The Osgoode team rose to meet the challenge

May 1, 2020 0 Comments

David Heppenstall Promoted to Director of Production of the Osgoode Hall Law Journal

OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL – From his beginnings as an associate editor with the Law Journal, David has been passionate about upholding the highest standards in legal scholarship. Now, he transitions from Senior Editor to Director of Production…

February 22, 2020 0 Comments

Justice Rowe awards Osgoode third overall at the 2020 Wilson Moot

BLAKES LLP — Supreme Court Justice Malcolm Rowe presented his alma mater, Osgoode Hall Law School, with the third-place award at the 2020 Wilson Equity Cup…

May 1, 2019 0 Comments

Osgoode Hall Law Journal welcomes new Senior Editors and celebrates 60th anniversary

BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP – On April 30th, 2019, current and former senior editors came together to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Osgoode Hall Law Journal, one of Canada’s premier peer-reviewed law journals, with an international reputation for leadership in innovative, interdisciplinary and provocative legal scholarship…

March 24, 2019 0 Comments

David Heppenstall Selected to represent Osgoode in a head-to-head match against University of Toronto Law

CASSELS BROCK & BLACKWELL LLP — David Heppenstall was thrilled to be selected to be part of Osgoode’s team for the 2019 Cassels Brock Cup: the mooting contest held annually between Osgoode Hall Law School and University of Toronto Law…

March 14, 2019 0 Comments

David Heppenstall Voted “MVP” by his First-Year Peers at Osgoode Hall Law School

THE EGLINTON GRAND – At the Osgoode Hall 1L Formal and Dinner, each of the four first year sections chose their pick of “Section MVP,” by popular vote. David Heppenstall was thrilled and moved to be selected by his peers as their “MVP”…

February 2, 2019 0 Comments

David Heppenstall is One of Osgoode Hall’s “Top Oralists” in 2019

OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL – The Frozen Open Osgoode Moot (FOOM) was held on February 1st, 2019. It provided an opportunity for all students at Osgoode to participate in a moot in a friendly atmosphere and served as the tryout vehicle for all first year students interested in representing Osgoode at the Cassels Brock Cup (aka, “The Baby Gale” mooting competition)…

August 30, 2016 0 Comments

Dell EMC Awards David Heppenstall his Ninth Career Star Award

BURLINGTON – Star Awards are the backbone of Dell EMC’s corporate employee recognition program. These awards are presented to employees who go above and beyond in the areas of customer satisfaction, dedication, passion, and initiative. David Heppenstall is privileged to receive his latest Star Award—the ninth of his career…

April 24, 2016 0 Comments

David Heppenstall is the 2016 Harry Fairhead Award of Merit winner

TORONTO – During the seventy-first season of the Tuesday Literary Club, the Executive decided to make an award at the Annual Dinner to the member deemed by the Critic to have made the most significant contribution to the Club during the year. David Heppenstall is thrilled to have been selected to win the award this year…

August 20, 2014 0 Comments

David Heppenstall Completes Solo Bicycle Tour: Six Hundred Kilometers Across Southern Ontario

OTTAWA — I write this e-mail from my home in Ottawa – a full 633km on the final odometer from my home in Mississauga. There was elation to arrive at the end of this very long trip. For over a week, I had been on my own, travelling under nothing but my own power. There were definitely some moments of darkness, times I questioned why the hell I was doing this…

April 11, 2014 0 Comments

Champions: David Heppenstall Leads Floor Hockey Team from Last Place to First Place

TORONTO — “HLF” has been a team since Fall 2009. That season, we came in last place with a differential of -43. We’d come in dead last, or almost last for many seasons to come. […] This season, last night, we made history. First place with a differential of 29…

April 13, 2011 0 Comments

Expert: David Heppenstall Cited by Global News for Comment on 2011 Federal Leaders Debate

TORONTO – Global News aired a segment on Understanding Body Language following the 2011 Federal Leaders Debate. In this segment, David Heppenstall—in his capacity as President of the Toronto Debating Society—appeared alongside two other experts in public speaking and communications…

September 30, 2010 0 Comments

Wisdom at High Altitude: David Heppenstall Safely Aborts Mount Kilimanjaro Summit Attempt

KILIMANJARO REGION, TANZANIA – At 5127m elevation and at 3:03am local time on September 12th, 2010, David Heppenstall called off his summit attempt for Mount Kilimanjaro. Suffering from Altitude Sickness and Oxygen deprivation, but full with the knowledge that the summit is merely a half-way point, David returned to base camp under his own power…