Billington Barristers marks 35 years of supporting oral advocacy at the University of Calgary Law School.

Susan Billington, Q.C. and Richard Billington, Q.C. addressed students of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary on “Secrets of the Blackstone Debates” to prepare them for the law school’s upcoming annual debate tournament. This marks the 35th year of support for the University of Calgary Faculty of Law mooting and debating program by both Susan and Rick Billington. Rick Billington was a member of the only debate team to have won the Blackstone Debates in all three years of law school and Susan Billington was the first female winner of the Blackstone Debates. In addition to coaching students, both Susan and Rick have adjudicated the debate tournament. Rick Billington and his debate partner, the late Geoff Baker, Q.C., contributed the Baker Billington cup to be awarded to the top oralist in the law school’s annual competition.

Billington Barristers is proud to also provide support for mooting competitions by coaching and adjudication.

In addition to support for the Faculty of Law, Rick Billington has also provided 25 years of support to the Faculty of Managements Debate Team at the Canadian Intercollegiate Business Competition.