Austin Sutherland Associate
Austin Sutherland is a junior associate at Taylor McCaffrey LLP, assisting on civil litigation matters with a focus on insurance defence and construction disputes. He has appeared before the Small Claims Court and the Court of King’s Bench, handling files involving complex liability claims, subrogated actions, coverage opinions, and construction-related disputes. Austin works across all stages of litigation, developing practical skills in case strategy, document preparation, and courtroom advocacy.
Austin obtained a Bachelor of Arts with distinction in 2021 and a Juris Doctor in 2024 from the University of Manitoba. During his studies, he clerked with the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench, gaining valuable experience on both civil and criminal matters.
- Cerebral Palsy Stationary Bike Race Participant – 2023
- Special Olympics Motionball Participant – 2022, 2023
- Law and Philosophy Club – 2022
- University of Manitoba Student Union Judicial Board – 2021
- Winnipeg Police Half Marathon Volunteer – 2016 – 2024
- D.A. Thompson Q.C. Prizes in Law – Family Law – 2023
- University of Manitoba Undergraduate Research Award Recipient – 2022
- Morton H. Nemy Entrance Scholarship – Robson Hall – 2021
- University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts, Graduate with Distinction – 2021
- University of Manitoba Student Union Scholarship Recipient 2018-2020
- University of Manitoba, Faculty of Arts Dean’s Honor Roll – 2017-2021
- Chapter 5 – ‘Big Boy Bullying’: The Interrelationship of Hazing Masculinity and Consent in the Canadian Hockey League
- Cultures of Sport Hazing and Anti-Hazing Initiatives for the 21st Century – RSS Volume 23
