The Honourable Nicholas Kasirer

In addition to his lengthy list of legal, academic and judicial accomplishments, Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Kasirer (BA 1981 UC) is a humble and creative individual who regularly goes above and beyond to help others. After his graduation from UC, Justice Kasirer completed his law degree at McGill University in 1985. He went on to have a long and successful academic career in McGill’s Faculty of Law, serving as a Professor (1989 – 2009) and Dean (2003 – 09). After serving as a Judge of the Quebec Court of Appeal (2009 – 2019), Justice Kasirer was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (2019 – present). He is also widely recognized as a valued mentor who offers sage advice and guidance in addition to volunteering in multiple capacities for the Barreau du Québec, the Canadian Bar Association, and various other associations representing the Canadian judicial community. His list of honours and awards is extensive and includes being elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2008) and receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws from the Université de Sherbrooke (2012).