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ILCO EDUCATION AWARDS
Angela Rudd – Victor Award for Excellence in Corporate
I began my career in law as a high school co-op student been many files I’ve been working on since completing
in the firm of a sole practitioner, David Starr. Before this program where I read an entire section of the Rules
my co-op ended I had been offered a full-time position to get things done right the first time.
as a receptionist and assistant. Over the years I learned
so much and gradually I took on more duties and After writing my third exam I understood why Colleen
responsibilities. Mr. Starr has always been so encouraging pushed us so hard; she really cared about the success
and supportive; always pushing me to expand my world. of her students. Her dedication to her students and my
After procrastinating for long enough I finally decided to desire to finish on a high note paid off. When I received
go back to school to begin the law clerk program. my final mark I was so excited but when I received the
e-mail that I was receiving this award I felt so proud of
I was extremely nervous about the whole process, what I had been able to accomplish with the help of Mr.
especially since the entire course outcome relied on one Starr, Mr. Morris and Mrs. Broderick. Their support has
exam. However after meeting my fellow classmates and meant so much to me.
my instructor for the first two courses, Michael Morris,
I became excited to start this new experience. It feels so wonderful to have my Certificate hanging above
my desk and being able to place this award next to it will
Mr. Morris was thorough and approachable. I definitely encourage me everyday.
expanded on what I had learned in my work environment
and I was able to understand the background of the work Thank you ILCO for organizing this event and for
I had been doing. providing this award, it is such an honour. Thank you to
Michael Morris and Colleen Broderick for helping me
For my remaining courses I was again intimidated since understand the course material and being so supportive
I was on a new campus and my instructor, Colleen of their students. Lastly, thank you so much to David
Broderick, seemed to be quite tough. She was working Starr, for your belief in me, for your understanding on
for two firms and teaching and yet she always made sure those days when I came to work exhausted because I had
we had plenty of homework and study material. She is been up late studying and especially for your financial
such an inspiration. Colleen made things clear and helped assistance throughout this process. I couldn’t have done
me understand the resources available to me. There have this without your help, support and encouragement.
Evelyn Thompson – ILCO Fellowship Award for Excellence – Estates
I was first welcomed to ILCO as an Ordinary Member with ILCO’s Award for Excellence in Fellowship. I cannot
1989. After my 12 year absence from the legal field to express enough gratitude to the Institute for its on-going
enjoy my new career as a mother, I thought it necessary commitment to education which has allowed me to excel
to enrol in the Associate Level courses in 2001 when I in my legal career. As I live and work outside the GTA,
returned to work in a law firm. In 2002, I completed the I especially appreciate the ability to participate in
last of my four courses and renewed my membership, programs in person and by webcast.
this time as an Associate.
I also wish to thank Jim Sweetlove for generously sharing
I have had the privilege of working with Barrie Hayes his knowledge in Estate Accounting and for being
at Barriston LLP (formerly Burgar Rowe PC) for over available during and after the program to answer my
9 years. With Barrie’s support I achieved my goal of questions. This achievement is the result of your skill in
upgrading my membership once more to Fellow. teaching what you described as a pretty dry subject.
Who knew math could be so engaging?
It is said, “A job well done is its own reward”. I am,
however, both honoured and delighted to be presented
Anne Marie MacIntosh Lisa Matchim
Education Coordinator President
10 LAW CLERKS’ REVIEW, MARCH 2016
Angela Rudd – Victor Award for Excellence in Corporate
I began my career in law as a high school co-op student been many files I’ve been working on since completing
in the firm of a sole practitioner, David Starr. Before this program where I read an entire section of the Rules
my co-op ended I had been offered a full-time position to get things done right the first time.
as a receptionist and assistant. Over the years I learned
so much and gradually I took on more duties and After writing my third exam I understood why Colleen
responsibilities. Mr. Starr has always been so encouraging pushed us so hard; she really cared about the success
and supportive; always pushing me to expand my world. of her students. Her dedication to her students and my
After procrastinating for long enough I finally decided to desire to finish on a high note paid off. When I received
go back to school to begin the law clerk program. my final mark I was so excited but when I received the
e-mail that I was receiving this award I felt so proud of
I was extremely nervous about the whole process, what I had been able to accomplish with the help of Mr.
especially since the entire course outcome relied on one Starr, Mr. Morris and Mrs. Broderick. Their support has
exam. However after meeting my fellow classmates and meant so much to me.
my instructor for the first two courses, Michael Morris,
I became excited to start this new experience. It feels so wonderful to have my Certificate hanging above
my desk and being able to place this award next to it will
Mr. Morris was thorough and approachable. I definitely encourage me everyday.
expanded on what I had learned in my work environment
and I was able to understand the background of the work Thank you ILCO for organizing this event and for
I had been doing. providing this award, it is such an honour. Thank you to
Michael Morris and Colleen Broderick for helping me
For my remaining courses I was again intimidated since understand the course material and being so supportive
I was on a new campus and my instructor, Colleen of their students. Lastly, thank you so much to David
Broderick, seemed to be quite tough. She was working Starr, for your belief in me, for your understanding on
for two firms and teaching and yet she always made sure those days when I came to work exhausted because I had
we had plenty of homework and study material. She is been up late studying and especially for your financial
such an inspiration. Colleen made things clear and helped assistance throughout this process. I couldn’t have done
me understand the resources available to me. There have this without your help, support and encouragement.
Evelyn Thompson – ILCO Fellowship Award for Excellence – Estates
I was first welcomed to ILCO as an Ordinary Member with ILCO’s Award for Excellence in Fellowship. I cannot
1989. After my 12 year absence from the legal field to express enough gratitude to the Institute for its on-going
enjoy my new career as a mother, I thought it necessary commitment to education which has allowed me to excel
to enrol in the Associate Level courses in 2001 when I in my legal career. As I live and work outside the GTA,
returned to work in a law firm. In 2002, I completed the I especially appreciate the ability to participate in
last of my four courses and renewed my membership, programs in person and by webcast.
this time as an Associate.
I also wish to thank Jim Sweetlove for generously sharing
I have had the privilege of working with Barrie Hayes his knowledge in Estate Accounting and for being
at Barriston LLP (formerly Burgar Rowe PC) for over available during and after the program to answer my
9 years. With Barrie’s support I achieved my goal of questions. This achievement is the result of your skill in
upgrading my membership once more to Fellow. teaching what you described as a pretty dry subject.
Who knew math could be so engaging?
It is said, “A job well done is its own reward”. I am,
however, both honoured and delighted to be presented
Anne Marie MacIntosh Lisa Matchim
Education Coordinator President
10 LAW CLERKS’ REVIEW, MARCH 2016
