Graham Mayeda

Graham Mayeda is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law (Common Law Section) of the University of Ottawa. He holds advanced degrees in philosophy (Ph.D., M.A.) and law (J.D.) from the University of Toronto. His academic career bridges philosophy and legal scholarship, with a focus on criminal law, private law, administrative law, and legal theory, particularly examining the influence of international law on sustainable development.

His research integrates East Asian ethics with 20th-century European philosophy (e.g., Heidegger, Levinas) and explores intersections between artificial intelligence and legal reasoning. His publications span journals and edited volumes, addressing topics like judicial pragmatism, environmental protest law, and privacy in digital contexts.

• Education:
  • M.A. in Philosophy, University of Toronto
  • Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Toronto
  • J.D., University of Toronto
• Legal Career:
  • Law clerk to Justice Louise Charron (2004-2005)
  • Called to the Bar of Ontario (2005)
  • Assistant Crown Attorney in Ottawa
  • Legal advocacy with ISAC and uOttawa-Ecojustice Legal Clinic

He has taught administrative law and examines the normative foundations of the reasonableness standard of review. His interdisciplinary work connects legal theory with Zen practice, watercolor, and photography.