Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, William M. Holburn, K.C. Award

Award descriptionA $2,200 award has been made available through an endowment established by Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP, along with matching funds from the University of British Columbia, in memory of William M. Holburn, K.C. (1941- 2022) for students entering the J.D. Program who are in need of financial assistance and have demonstrated academic excellence. Mr. Holburn was a founding partner of Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP where his practice focused on insurance, commercial and class action litigation. He obtained his law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1967 and was regarded as one of the most accomplished lawyers in the field of insurance litigation in Canada. Mr. Holburn was appointed Kings Counsel in 1990. The award is made on the recommendation of the Peter A. Allard School of Law.