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Andrew Flavelle Martin is an Associate Professor of Law at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University. He holds advanced legal qualifications including a BSc (Hons.) from Queen’s University, a JD and SJD from the University of Toronto, and an LLM from Georgetown University. He is admitted to the Law Society of Ontario (2010) and has a background in judicial advisory roles, having practiced as a law clerk and staff lawyer to the Ontario Court of Appeal.
- Education:
- BSc (Hons.), Queen’s University
- JD, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
- LLM, Georgetown University
- JSD (Doctor of Juridical Science), University of Toronto, Faculty of Law
Professor Martin’s research focuses on legal ethics for government lawyers and the Attorney General, situated at the intersection of administrative and constitutional law. He explores Gladue principles beyond criminal sentencing, the regulation of non-practicing lawyer-politicians, and the unique ethical challenges faced by lawyers with disabilities. His work combines doctrinal analysis with practical insights from judicial and governmental contexts.
Recent publications examine the Attorney General’s role in legislative and judicial systems, funding challenges for government legal professionals, and Gladue principles in judicial discipline. His research output spans legal ethics, judicial regulation, and public law debates, reflecting a commitment to advancing legal scholarship and practice.
- Scientific Awards:
- Canadian Foundation for Legal Research grants (2020, 2021, 2024)
- J. Donald Mawhinney Lectureship (2023)
- OBA Foundation Chief Justice of Ontario Fellow (2018-19, 2021-2022)
- SSHRC Bombardier Scholarships (2014-17)
- CIHR Fellowships (2012-15)
- Global Health Law Fellow, Georgetown University (2011-12)
He teaches courses like Fundamentals of Public Law, Introduction to Legal Ethics, Administrative Law, and The Legal Profession. As a person with mental illness, he advocates for inclusive regulation of lawyers with disabilities.
