Murray Fulton is Director, Centre for the Study of Co-operatives, and Professor of Agricultural

Mr. Thomas P. Dooley

Tom received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba in 1965, followed by his Bachelor of Laws degree, also from the University of Manitoba in 1969. Tom was called to the Manitoba Bar in 1970. In 1981, he became a member of the Saskatchewan Bar.

Between 1970 and 1987, Tom practiced at the firm of Scarth, Simonsen, Dooley, Olson & Wiens. In 1987, Tom joined the firm of Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson as a Partner. Tom's practice is focused in the corporate and commercial areas, with particular emphasis on agricultural related industries, real estate development and marketing, co-operatives and not-for-profits, wills and trusts, administrative law and legislative drafting. Tom is currently a member of the Manitoba Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association, and the American Agricultural Law Association

Tom has contributed to several agricultural publications, such as the Family Farm Business Advisor, and Manitoba Focus. This includes several articles on the specific topic of New Generation Cooperatives

Tom has served as a Sessional Lecturer for the Department of Agriculture Economics & Farm Management, at the University of Manitoba, where Tom has taught Agriculture and the Law. Tom currently serves an Adjunct Professor with the Department.

Tom is directly involved with a range of community and business groups, particularly in the agricultural area, holding various positions:

Corporate Secretary, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Chair of Policy Resolutions Committee, Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
Member, Canada - Manitoba Agri-Food Council
Director, Manitoba Food Processors Association Inc.

Tom has worked with various non-profit organizations, particularly agricultural self-help organizations and cooperatives for over 30 years. Additionally, Tom has drafted legislation for the Manitoba government, such as the Family Farm Protection Act and the Animal Care Act.

Tom is currently working on a joint research project with the Agribusiness Chair in Cooperatives and Group Marketing at the University of Manitoba. The purpose of the project is to study the development of New Generation Cooperatives in the northern plains, as well as to examine their potential as a vehicle for economic development in Manitoba.