Chi Carmody

Chi Carmody is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, where he has taught since 1999. His primary teaching areas include public international law, international trade law, and international business transactions. He currently serves as Canadian Director of the Canada-United States Law Institute. Previously, he held visiting professorships at Georgetown University Law Center and was an Emile Noël Fellow at the Jean Monnet Center for Regional and International Economic Law & Justice at NYU Law School.

Dr. Carmody holds an LL.B. from Ottawa, an LL.M. from the University of Michigan, and an S.J.D. from Georgetown University. He is a member of the bars of Ontario and New York. His research focuses on WTO law, global economic governance, and international trade agreements. Notable works include analyses of WTO dispute settlement mechanisms, regional trade dynamics, and the intersection of trade law with cultural policy and global justice principles.

His recent publications explore theoretical frameworks for WTO law, the evolution of international trade systems, and fairness concepts within multilateral legal structures. Carmody has contributed to debates on institutional independence in global governance and the role of abductive reasoning in legal interpretation. Despite current leave status, his work continues to influence discussions on trade law's relationship with environmental policy and corporate accountability in global supply chains.

Affiliations and Roles:

• Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law
• Canadian Director, Canada-United States Law Institute
• Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center
• Emile Noël Fellow, NYU Jean Monnet Center

Research and Trends: Carmody's scholarship bridges legal theory with practical applications, emphasizing how WTO mechanisms address 21st century challenges like climate governance, cultural exceptions in trade, and corporate social responsibility. His work frequently critiques institutional gaps in global financial regulation and advocates for more equitable frameworks in international economic law.