Donor Story:
The law firm created the scholarship in memory of Christopher Riggs, Law ’67, a founding member of Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart & Storie LLP. On January 1, 2014, Christopher G. Riggs, Q.C., retired from the partnership after 44 years of practice. Chris joined Hicks Morley in 1972 and was the firm 91ÖÆƬ³§ ’s Managing Partner from 1994 to 2002. Recognized as the pre-eminent counsel on the management-side bar, he has been a leading contributor to the development of Canadian labour, employment, administrative, human rights and pension law. Among numerous professional distinctions, he was a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) degree from the University of Guelph in 2013. Chris was a role model for generations of young lawyers at the firm. We thank him for his consummate professionalism and leadership.
Fund Description:
Established by Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP in memory of founding member Christopher Riggs, Law ’67. Awarded to students in the J.D. program in the Faculty of Law.
