Dr. Joanne Collins-Gonsalves's new book titled: Iris de Freitas Brazao, Legal Luminary and Trailblazer: Caribbean, Canada, Wales, England 1896-1989 will be launched online on April 7, 2024 via Zoom. Iris de Freitas Brazao has the distinction of being the first female lawyer in the Commonwealth Caribbean, having been called to the Bar in England at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 1929. Born in Barbados, she spent her early years in British Guiana (now Guyana) and returned to British Guiana to serve in key groundbreaking legal posts throughout her life. Academically, Iris attended the University of Toronto briefly in 1918 before moving to Aberystwyth University in Wales, then on to the University of Oxford.
The distinguished panel for the book launch includes His Excellency The Most Honourable Professor Sir Kenneth O. Hall, Former Governor General of Jamaica and Former Principal and Pro Vice Chancellor of The University of the West Indies; The Honourable Madam Justice Roxane George, Chief Justice of Guyana (Ag.); Professor Bridget Brereton, Professor Emerita, The University of West Indies, St. Augustine; Mrs. Judith Toppin, Former Officer in Charge, Sidney Martin Library, UWI Cave Hill Campus; along with the author, Dr. Joanne Collins-Gonsalves.
Zoom Webinar registration information and full event details:
When: Apr 7, 2024 01:00 PM Edmonton
Topic: Online Book Launch: Iris de Freitas Brazao, Legal Luminary and Trailblazer: Caribbean, Canada, Wales, England 1896-1989 by Dr. Joanne Collins-Gonsalves
Register in advance for this webinar:
Commencement in various time zones:
1PM - Edmonton (Canada)
2PM - Kingston, Jamaica
3PM -Toronto (Canada), Barbados, Guyana, Trinidad, New York (USA)
8PM - London & Wales, UK
9PM - Paris, France
All are welcome!
Book Availability: This book is available worldwide and can be accessed via the following links, among others:
Amazon.ca Â