We send our condolences to the loved ones of Justice Pitt.
Justice Romain Pitt established the first partnership of Black lawyers in Canada – Lindsay and Pitt (1967-1976). In 1994, Romain was appointed to The Ontario Superior Court of Justice, becoming the first black lawyer appointed to the Superior Court from private practice in Ontario. He influenced many students and lawyers through his personal mentorship.
He was a founding director of Caribana and assisted with the creation of the Black Business and Professional Association, as well as the Sickle Cell Association of Ontario.
Justice Pitt was recognized many times for his contributions to the African-Canadian community: the Caribana Award for Cultural Contribution Community Development and Awareness (1984); the Canada 125 medal (1992); the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers Black Judges in Canada (2000); Queen’s Jubilee Medal (2002), the Consulate General of Grenada Professional Achievement Award (2009), Black Business and Professional Association Award of Merit (2010)and the University College Alumni of Influence Award (2015).
His works included: A View of Pleadings from the Courtroom (2000);Pet Peeves (2001); A Journey-Perspectives Krinock Lecture (2002); Pretrial and Trial Practice and Procedure from the Judges Themselves (2006).
If desired, donations in Memory of Romain may be made to the Toronto General Hospital. Online condolences may be made through www.dignitymemorial.com
CABL and other organizations will celebrate this great man at a later time.
