Henry N.R. "Hal" Jackman has brought his total giving to the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law to $100 million with a new, historic $80-million gift that will amplify the impact and reach of the renowned faculty across the university, Canada and the globe.
Hal Jackman's previous giving to the faculty includes a lead gift in support of the state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building.
This extraordinary benefaction is the largest to any law faculty in Canada to date. It also includes the largest-ever single philanthropic contribution to student support at a Canadian law school, with $35 million of the new gift earmarked for scholarships and student-centred programming.
In gratitude for this transformational support, the university is honoured to announce the naming of the Henry N. R. Jackman Faculty of Law.
The new donation builds on Jackman's previous giving to the faculty, which counts him among its most distinguished graduates. This includes significant investments in scholarships and a lead gift that kickstarted the construction of the state-of-the-art Jackman Law Building at 78 Queen's Park Crescent. These gifts are rooted in the belief that the law is more than a profession - it has a deep and broad impact, shaping everything we do. At this historic juncture, Jackman Law is uniquely positioned to drive reasoned scholarship and spearhead initiatives that will prepare the leaders Canada needs to help address the challenges of tomorrow.
"On behalf of the University of Toronto, I would like to express our profound gratitude to Hal Jackman for this visionary gift," said U of T President Melanie Woodin. "Cutting-edge legal scholarship and education are essential to the success of our society, now more than ever, as humanity faces a number of rapidly accelerating challenges. This incredibly generous support from one of U of T's greatest champions and benefactors will enable us to prepare a new generation of lawyers and leaders to rise to any challenge, drive innovation and prosperity for Canada, and build a future of greater justice for people everywhere."
