Capilano University (CapU) congratulates Board of Governors member and faculty Sam Tecle for being selected as one of Business in Vancouver's (BIV) 2025 Forty Under 40 award recipients. He is also an associate at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP.

Tecle has made significant contributions to CapU as an instructor in legal advocacy in the School of Legal Studies and through his active role in university governance. His recognition by BIV highlights his professional excellence in employment and dispute resolution law, as well as his dedication to education and community leadership.
"On behalf of Capilano University, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Sam Tecle," said Laureen Styles, interim president and vice-chancellor. "His commitment to our students, his excellence in his profession and his service to our institution embody the very values of leadership, impact and community that we aspire to cultivate."
Recipients will be honoured for their accomplishment at a gala event on February 19, 2026.








