Herb Solway
Herbert Solway, Q.C. | |
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| Alma mater | University of Toronto (B.A) University of Toronto Faculty of Law (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Chair of the Toronto Blue Jays[1] |
Herb Solway, QC is a founding member of the Toronto law firm Goodmans, joining the firm in 1955 and serving as its chair from 1982 to 1994.[2]
He has been closely involved with the Toronto Blue Jays since their inception in 1977, helping with the founding of the franchise, and serving as a Director, and as Chair. According to the National Post, the Toronto Blue Jays would not have existed without the significant efforts of Herb Solway.[3]
Solway has in past held directorships with Gluskin Sheff, Sun Media, Labatt Brewing Company, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Tarragon Theatre.
In 2017, he was honoured with the University of Toronto Faculty of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Award, for lifetime public leadership and community achievement.
A lifelong Torontonian, Herb is the son of the late Fanny (née Schwartz) and Alex Solway. Herb is married to the author Ann Shortell. He has four children and six grandchildren.
References[]
- ^ Herbert Solway, Q.C. Lawyer Profile. martindale.com. Retrieved on 2016-04-03.
- ^ List of Public Companies Worldwide, Letter - Businessweek - Businessweek. Investing.businessweek.com. Retrieved on 2016-04-03.
- ^ 'Call me Eddie'. Canada.com. (2006-08-25).
- Living people
- Lawyers in Ontario
- University of Toronto Faculty of Law alumni
- Major League Baseball executives
- Toronto Blue Jays executives