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Isabel Grant is a Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Allard School of Law, specializing in criminal law, with a focus on violence against women, sexual assault, homicide, and mental health law. She holds degrees from the University of Toronto, Dalhousie University, and Yale Law School, and served as a law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Estey. Her research addresses gender-based violence, disability rights, and the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on legal frameworks. Grant has contributed to over 80 scholarly works and co-leads an SSHRC-funded project on sexual assault law reforms. She teaches courses on criminal law, sentencing, and mental health law. Grant’s work emphasizes feminist and disability justice perspectives, challenging systemic inequalities through litigation interventions in over 20 Supreme Court of Canada cases. Her recent scholarship critiques Bill C-7’s expansion of MAiD eligibility, arguing it entrenches ableism. Awards include the Royal Society of Canada Fellowship, UBC’s Killam Teaching Prize, and the 2025 University Killam Professor designation, UBC’s highest academic honor. Her research interests span criminal justice reform, gender and sexuality law, and the intersection of disability and legal rights. She collaborates with feminist and disability advocacy groups to shape policy and judicial outcomes. Key areas of focus include the ‘rough sex’ defense, consent frameworks, and sentencing disparities in intimate partner violence cases.

• Criminal Law
• Violence Against Women
• Sexual Assault Law
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Dr. Hayli Millar is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of the Fraser Valley (British Columbia, Canada) and a Senior Associate at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform. She holds postgraduate degrees in criminology (M.A.) and law (Ph.D.). Education: M.A. in Criminology, Ph.D. in Law Her research focuses on comparative socio-legal analysis, transitional justice, and access to justice for marginalized groups (women, children, Indigenous peoples, migrants, racialized communities). Key projects include alternative dispute resolution , anti-trafficking laws , and supply chain transparency to combat child/forced labor. She collaborates with international organizations like the United Nations, Asian Development Bank, and SWAN Vancouver Society. Publications from 2015-2022 highlight her work on the Palermo Protocol ’s impact in Canada, sentencing reforms for offenders with parental responsibilities, and corporate accountability in anti-slavery legislation. Her research emphasizes human rights, policy alignment with international standards, and systemic barriers faced by vulnerable populations. Dr. Millar’s professional roles include consulting for the United Nations and gender development advisory work for the Asian Development Bank. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to criminal justice reform and gender-sensitive legal frameworks.

• Comparative Socio-Legal Research
• Transitional Justice
• Human Trafficking
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Jia Xue is an Associate Professor at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, with a joint appointment in the Faculty of Information. She joined U of T in 2018 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted in 2025. Her research focuses on computational approaches to social justice issues, including intimate partner violence, rape myth culture, and AI ethics. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, a law degree from Tsinghua University, and postdoctoral training at Harvard University. Her research lab, the Artificial Intelligence for Justice (AIJ) Lab, develops AI tools to study social ills like image-based sexual abuse and school bullying. Key projects include AI-powered chatbots for sexual violence victims and analyzing biases in algorithmic systems. Funded by grants from Connaught, SSHRC, and CIHR, her work bridges social work, computer science, and policy analysis. Jia has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Interpersonal Violence and Child Abuse & Neglect . Awards include the Ontario Early Researcher Award (2025) and Deborah K. Padgett Early Career Achievement Award (2025). She leads initiatives at the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, focusing on tech’s societal impacts. Teaching emphasizes ethical big data use in social justice contexts. Recent work includes pandemic-related social media analysis and developing interventions for marginalized populations. Her interdisciplinary approach combines machine learning, policy analysis, and qualitative research to address systemic inequities.

• Intimate Partner Violence
• Sexual Assault
• AI Ethics
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Kirk Luther is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on safeguarding legal rights for adults and youth, advancing investigative interviewing methodologies, and understanding cognitive and social factors influencing comprehension and information provision during interviews. He leads the PRISM Lab, which explores theoretical models of legal rights comprehension and interviewee behavior. Luther holds a Ph.D. from Memorial University. His work integrates forensic psychology, cognitive science, and legal studies to improve practices in criminal justice contexts. He actively seeks motivated students for collaborative research projects. Key research areas include the administration of youth interrogation rights, rapport-building in interviews, and the efficacy of techniques like the sketch procedure for enhancing recall. His contributions address real-world challenges in law enforcement, emphasizing ethical and evidence-based practices. Contact: Office A539 LOEB BUILDING, Email: kirk.luther@carleton.ca .

• Forensic Psychology
• Investigative Interviewing
• Legal Rights Comprehension
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Dr. Alexa Dodge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology at Saint Mary's University (Faculty of Arts). She holds a PhD in Legal Studies from Carleton University, alongside MA and BA degrees. Her research focuses on digital criminology, technology-facilitated violence, feminist criminology, criminal law, and restorative justice. Dr. Dodge leads and collaborates on major research projects including SSHRC-funded studies on technology-facilitated gender-based violence and restorative justice approaches. She is affiliated with the Restorative Research, Innovation, & Education Lab. Her work emphasizes digital safety education, police responses to online sexual violence, and youth perspectives on digital harm. Recent publications analyze legal frameworks for nonconsensual intimate images, cyber safety policies, and the role of digital evidence in criminal justice. Her articles highlight gaps in legal interpretations and advocate for technosocial solutions. Teaching includes courses on Qualitative Research Methods and Digital Criminology. She has advised on national reports about cyber violence prevention and police practices. Current projects address digital safety curricula in schools and community-based restorative approaches.

• Digital Criminology
• Technology-Facilitated Violence
• Sexual Violence
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Dawn Moore is a Professor at Carleton University's Department of Law and Legal Studies within the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. She holds a B.A. from Brock University, an M.A., and a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on criminal justice systems, domestic violence, carceral governance, and feminist criminology. Notably, she leads the Prison Transparency Project, a multi-country study examining transparency in prisons, and collaborates with advocacy groups to challenge victim ontology in domestic violence cases. Her work integrates visual methods (photography, poetry) and lived experiences to critique juridical systems. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on punishment theory, crime control, and legal studies. Moore supervises students in Legal Studies, Sociology, Political Economy, and Social Work, emphasizing theoretically driven, empirically grounded research. She is an expert witness on prison conditions, domestic violence responses, and prisoners' rights. Recent publications explore carceral mobilities, feminist carceralism, and sensory dimensions of law. Her research bridges critical theory, empirical analysis, and activism to address systemic inequities in criminal justice systems globally.

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice
• Domestic Violence
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Dr. Ummni Khan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University's Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. She holds degrees including an S.J.D. from the University of Toronto and is a member of the Ontario Bar. Her research critically examines the socio-legal construction of deviant sexuality, focusing on kink, sex work, and intersections with race, class, and disability. Dr. Khan’s work bridges law with pop culture and progressive movements, challenging norms around sexual risk policing. Key publications include Vicarious Kinks: S/m in the Socio-Legal Imaginary (2014) and recent articles on the 'rough sex defence' and pleasure-centric legal frameworks. Her media contributions include op-eds on cultural appropriation, #MeToo dynamics, and sex-positive feminism. Current projects include a novel exploring consent through romance tropes and an essay collection advocating pleasure as epistemology. Teaching awards reflect her innovative pedagogy in legal studies. Dr. Khan supervises graduate students researching areas like disability justice and non-monogamy. She contributes to initiatives like the Youth and Justice Lab, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to social justice. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her extensive media engagements and academic output highlight her impact in legal and cultural discourse.

• Socio-Legal Studies
• Gender Studies
• Sexuality Studies
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Dr. Mavis Morton is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Guelph. She holds a PhD in Sociology from York University (1996) and leads research in two primary domains: social/criminal justice policy (encompassing gender-based violence, intimate partner violence, femicide, and restorative justice) and scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) with emphasis on community-engaged pedagogy (CETL). She actively accepts graduate students for projects in critical community-engaged scholarship and violence against women. Her research examines systemic responses to violence, including analyses of family law courts, housing insecurity linked to abuse, and media representations of violence. Pedagogically, she develops frameworks for critical community engagement and reflective teaching practices. Awards & Honors: John Bell Award, University of Guelph (2025) OCUFA Teaching Award of Distinction (2024) Graduate Supervision: Dr. Morton mentors six students in MA and PhD programs, focusing on community justice, policy analysis, and violence research. Her lab emphasizes collaborative, action-oriented scholarship with community partners.

• critical community engaged scholarship
• violence against women
• social & criminal justice policy
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Hamish Stewart is a Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he has been teaching since 1993. His primary areas of expertise include Criminal Law, Contract Law, Evidence, and Legal Theory. He teaches courses in criminal law, evidence, law economics and justice, and participates in the Moot Callaghan Competitive Program. Professor Stewart holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University (1989), an LL.B from the University of Toronto (1992), and a B.A. from the University of Toronto (1983). Before attending law school, he taught economics at Williams College. He clerked at the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1992-93 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1998. His research interests focus on Contracts, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence, Economic Analysis of Law, and Legal Theory . Professor Stewart's scholarly work examines the philosophical foundations of criminal law, evidence law, and constitutional rights, with particular attention to the Canadian legal context. His publications explore the relationship between legal principles and moral philosophy, the structure of criminal offenses, and the interpretation of constitutional provisions like Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on criminal justice theory, evidence law, and constitutional interpretation. Professor Stewart has made significant contributions to understanding the elements of criminal offenses, procedural rights, and the philosophical underpinnings of legal concepts like fundamental justice. His work often bridges theoretical legal philosophy with practical applications in the Canadian legal system. Professor Stewart has received research funding for projects including: "Towards a normative account of criminal evidence and procedure" (2012-2019) "An integrative account of criminal law" (2000-2003) "An integrative account of criminal law" (1999-2002) He serves as general editor of "Evidence: A Canadian Casebook" and associate editor of the "Canadian Criminal Cases." His most recent book is "Fundamental Justice, 2d ed." (2019), a treatise on Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

• Contract Law
• Criminal Justice
• Legal Theory
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Lisa Dufraimont serves as Professor and Associate Dean (Academic) at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. She joined Osgoode in July 2015 as Associate Professor, was promoted to Professor in July 2022, and previously held faculty positions at Queen's University Faculty of Law from 2006 to 2015 where she became Associate Professor in 2012 and served as Acting Associate Dean (Academic). Her educational background includes: BArtsSc from McMaster University JD from University of Toronto Faculty of Law (awarded Gold Medal and Dean's Key) LLM and JSD from Yale University Professor Dufraimont's research centers on Evidence , Criminal Law and Procedure , and Law and Psychology , with specific expertise in jury decision-making, evidence issues in sexual assault trials, interrogation regulations, and psychological aspects of evidentiary rules. Her work bridges legal doctrine and empirical psychology to address systemic challenges in criminal justice. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on evidence law evolution, particularly regarding expert testimony reliability, myth mitigation in sexual assault cases, and principled approaches to admissibility. Key thematic clusters include wrongful conviction safeguards (eyewitness identification, confession evidence), Charter-compliant evidence rules, and psychological foundations of jury instructions. Her scholarly recognition includes: University of Toronto Gold Medal and Dean's Key Queen's University Excellence in Teaching Award (2011) Osgoode Hall Law School Excellence in Teaching Award (2016) She actively supervises LLM/PhD students in criminal evidence topics and directs SSHRC-funded interdisciplinary projects examining jury instructions' impact on reasonable doubt determinations and language interpretation effects on witness credibility assessments. As Associate Editor of Criminal Reports and contributor to the National Judicial Institute's Criminal Essentials Eletter (distributed to 1,000+ Canadian judges), she shapes judicial education nationwide. Her regular presentations at legal seminars translate academic research into practical judicial tools.

• Evidence
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Law and Psychology

Joanna Pozzulo is a Chancellor's Professor at Carleton University's Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University and serves as Director of the Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub. Her research focuses on applied forensic psychology, particularly child eyewitness memory and juror decision-making in sexual misconduct cases. Pozzulo's work emphasizes developing evidence-based procedures to improve eyewitness accuracy and reduce wrongful convictions. She also investigates how factors like defendant race, occupational status, and delayed reporting influence juror judgments in sexual assault cases. Her research is published in journals like Journal of Interpersonal Violence and Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology , with a focus on topics such as racial bias in juror decisions, sexual assault reporting delays, and child trafficking dynamics. Pozzulo is affiliated with The Laboratory for Child Forensic Psychology and contributes to public discourse via her Psychology Today blog, On the Witness Stand .

• Forensic Psychology
• Eyewitness Memory
• Juror Decision-Making
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Kenneth Wm. Thornicroft is a Professor of Law & Employment Relations at the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. He holds a JD/LLB from the University of British Columbia (1979) and a PhD in Labour and Human Resource Policy/Employment Law from Case Western Reserve University (1996). His expertise spans arbitration, employment law, and labour relations. He has served as a third-party neutral in thousands of disputes, specializing in employment, commercial, and franchise conflicts. Thornicroft is a former member of several B.C. tribunals and currently serves on the B.C. Employment Standards Tribunal and the Ministry of Education Student Appeals Branch. His research focuses on employment contracts, Charter rights, and workplace disputes. Notable publications include Employment Obligations and Confidential Information (LexisNexis) and Canadian Business Law: A British Columbia Perspective (Emond Publishing). He teaches courses such as Employment Law, Legal Issues in Management, and Labour Relations in Professional Sports. Thornicroft has received multiple teaching awards, including six “Professor of the Year” recognitions, and holds leadership roles in legal organizations like the Canadian Industrial Relations Association. Education: PhD in Labour and Human Resource Policy (1996), Case Western Reserve University J.D./LL.B. (1979), University of British Columbia Professional Affiliations: Law Society of British Columbia Canadian Bar Association Society of Labor Economists Society for International Hockey Research His recent work explores gig economy worker classification, sexual assault allegations in sports leagues, and the intersection of employment law with Charter rights. Thornicroft’s contributions to legal scholarship include over 170 articles and book chapters, frequently cited in Canadian courts. Awards & Grants: 2019: Global Business & International Management Conference grant for “Reassessing ‘Good Faith’ in Contracts of Employment” 2018: Research grant on wage discrimination in university professional schools Multiple teaching awards (2006, 2000, 1997, 1993) Thornicroft’s professional practice includes adjudicating employment standards appeals and advising on arbitration processes. He frequently presents at conferences on topics like labour law, workplace rights, and hockey league governance.

• Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• Employment Law
• Labour Relations
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Rebecca Johnson is a Professor at the University of Victoria Faculty of Law, serving as Associate Director of the Indigenous Law Research Unit and Director of the Graduate Program. She holds a BMus (University of Calgary, 1985), MBA (University of Alberta, 1990), LLB (University of Alberta, 1991), LLM (University of Michigan, 1995), and SJD (University of Michigan, 2000). Her research focuses on interdisciplinary legal studies, including law-and-film, Indigenous legal methodologies, judicial dissent, and critical feminisms. She co-edited a special issue of The Canadian Journal of Women and the Law on “Law, Film and Feminism” and collaborates internationally on judicial dissent studies. Her award-winning book Taxing Choices explores intersections of class, gender, and law. Johnson teaches courses in Criminal Law, Business Associations, Law-and-Film, and Indigenous Law. She also leads initiatives like the TRC-inspired #ReconciliationSyllabus and contributes to the National Centre for Indigenous Laws. Research & Awards Recipient of the “Award-winning book: Taxing Choices” Internationally recognized collaborative work on judicial dissent with Marie-Claire Belleau Recipient of SSHRC funding for judicial dissent research Advising & Grants Johnson’s work is supported by SSHRC grants and includes collaborations with Indigenous communities. She advises students on topics intersecting law, film, and Indigenous methodologies. Her blog and public engagements reflect her commitment to decolonizing legal education and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue. Labs & Teams Indigenous Law Research Unit (ILRU) National Centre for Indigenous Laws

• Indigenous Legal Methodologies
• Law-and-Film Studies
• Judicial Dissent
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Jennifer Koshan is a Professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law , specializing in constitutional law, equality and human rights, and feminist legal theory. She has held leadership roles including Graduate Program Director (2006-2011) and Associate Dean (Research) (2007-2011). Her work focuses on state responses to interpersonal violence and access to justice for survivors, funded by a SSHRC Insight Grant ($175,000, 2016-2021). LLM, University of British Columbia (1997) LLB, University of Calgary (1988) BSc, University of Calgary (1985) Her research explores intersections of constitutional equality, domestic violence policy, and feminist judgment writing projects. Recent publications analyze Canadian legal frameworks for domestic violence, gender-based judicial interpretations, and comparative law approaches to survivor safety. She collaborates with academics across institutions including Simon Fraser University and the University of Saskatchewan. PEAK Scholar, University of Calgary (2018) Women in Law Leadership Award (2016) Academic Excellence Prize, Canadian Association of Law Teachers (2013) Koshan serves on boards such as the Alberta Law Reform Institute and Public Interest Law Clinic, and contributes to legal blogs like ABlawg. Her work has been featured in media outlets including Globe and Mail and The Lawyer's Daily .

• Constitutional Law
• Equality and Human Rights
• State Responses to Interpersonal Violence
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Angela Campbell is a Full Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law and currently serves as Associate Provost (Equity and Academic Policies). She holds leadership roles including co-chairing the McGill Health and Law Research Group and directing Project 9 of the Accès au Droit et à la Justice (ADAJ) initiative, focusing on youth access to justice. Her career includes roles as Associate Dean of Graduate Studies (2013–2015), Director of the McGill Institute of Comparative Law (2008–2012), and prior academic positions at the University of Ottawa. She holds degrees from McGill (BA, BCL/LLB) and an LL.M. from Harvard as a Frank Knox and Langdon H. Gammon Fellow. Her research spans family law, health law, criminal law, and feminist legal studies, with emphasis on child rights, reproductive rights, and legal pluralism. She has authored Sister Wives, Sex Workers and Surrogates: Outlaws by Choice? (2013) and secured grants from SSHRC, the Fondation du Barreau du Québec, and others. Awards include the 2011 John W. Durnford Award for Excellence in Teaching and the 2015 Graduate Teaching Award. Recent publications highlight equity education in universities, specialized courts for sexual violence, and children’s legal agency. Her work bridges law and social policy, addressing systemic inequities in child welfare and access to justice. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance legal frameworks protecting vulnerable populations.

• Family Law
• Health Law
• Criminal Law
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