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Hyman Soloway Bio (1913-2004)

Hyman Soloway, LL.B., Q.C., LL.D.

Hyman Soloway was educated at Queen's University and Osgoode Hall and was certified as a Specialist in Civil Litigation. He graduated in 1939 and recommenced practice in 1945 following his discharge from the Canadian Army. During his distinguished legal career, Hyman has practised in almost all areas of the law, but with an emphasis on corporate and commercial matters. From 1970 to 1978, he was counsel to the National Energy Board, and he also served as a director of major Canadian corporations. In addition to his professional endeavours, he was actively involved in community and public affairs as a member of the Canadian Jewish Congress, President of the Ottawa Jewish Community Council, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of Carleton University, where he received an LL.D, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ottawa Civic Hospital, and on the Board of Governors of Ottawa University where he received a second LL.D. A Chair in Trade and Business Law has been established in his name at the Faculty of Law at Ottawa University.

Hyman continued to maintain an active involvement in the practice of law until shortly before his 90th birthday. He passed away in 2004.