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Gideon Christian is an Associate Professor and University Excellence Research Chair in AI and Law at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Law. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa, an LLM specializing in Law and Technology, and an LLB from the University of Lagos. Prior to his current role, he worked as Legal Counsel at the federal Department of Justice and as an adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa. He currently serves on the boards of CanLII and Lexum.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Ottawa (2014)
- LLM (Law & Tech), University of Ottawa (2008)
- LLB, University of Lagos (2002)
Research Interests: Dr. Christian focuses on AI’s legal implications, particularly addressing racial bias in technologies. His work includes analyzing algorithmic racism in facial recognition systems, ethical use of Generative AI in law, and AI’s environmental impacts. He has advised parliamentary committees on AI in immigration decisions and its societal effects.
Awards:
- 2024: Calgary Herald’s Top 20 Compelling Calgarians
- 2023: Alberta Newcomer Recognition Award
- 2023: NCC Grant ($916,000) and OBA Fellowship
- 2022: Howard Tidswell Teaching Excellence Award
Teaching and Grants: Teaches courses like eLitigation, Civil Procedure, and Ethical Lawyering. Has secured grants totaling over $1.2M for research on AI ethics, cybersecurity, and legal frameworks. His work bridges law, technology, and social justice.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with CanLII and Lexum on open legal information. Engages in interdisciplinary projects addressing AI’s societal impact through partnerships with NGOs and government bodies.
