In memory of Professor Arthur Cockfield

The Queen’s Law community suffered a great loss this year when Arthur Cockfield, Law’93, beloved faculty member and Associate Dean at Queen's Law, passed away suddenly on January 9, 2022, at the age of 54. Art, who also held a BA in business from Western University and JSM and JSD degrees from Stanford University, returned to Queen’s Law as a Queen’s National Scholar in 2001. Here, he was promoted rapidly up the academic ladder, becoming one of the best-known tax law scholars in Canada, and possibly the most cited, with 14 citations in Supreme Court of Canada decisions in 2021 alone. He has written and co-authored leading books in international taxation and legal ethics, published in leading national and international journals, and was frequently sought after to share his expertise at conferences and in the media. The recipient of numerous research grants totaling more than $6 million, his most recent project was on global financial crime. Art was also cherished as a mentor and as a loyal and dedicated teacher who cared deeply for his students.  

More about Art can be found on our website: https://law.queensu.ca/news/Meet-our-faculty-Art-Cockfield. 

The Professor Arthur Cockfield Memorial Award in Law

Together in Art’s memory, colleagues, friends, and family established the Professor Arthur Cockfield Memorial Award in Law, which provides support for law students with demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Your gifts help support worthy law students needing financial assistance. Donations can be made with a single payment gift or a multi-year pledge with payments spread over a maximum of 5 years. Contributions of any size are welcome. 

Thank you for supporting students in memory of Art. Your contributions to this meaningful initiative are truly appreciated.