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Dr. Jennifer Raso is an Assistant Professor at McGill University’s Faculty of Law, where she specializes in administrative law, socio-legal studies, and the intersection of technology with governance. Her research explores how algorithmic decision-making and data-driven systems impact procedural fairness and justice in public institutions. She holds a SJD from the University of Toronto and practiced law in Toronto before joining academia.
Education:
- SJD, University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2018)
- LLB, University of Victoria Faculty of Law (2007)
Research Interests:
- Administrative Law in Digital Contexts
- AI Governance and Ethical Implications
- Algorithmic Decision-Making in Social Assistance
Her work has been funded by SSHRC and the Endeavour Fellowship. Recent publications address digital welfare systems, responsible AI, and bureaucratic accountability. She leads a SSHRC-funded project on the digital transformation of social assistance laws in Canada.
Awards:
- 2018 Best English Article, Canadian Law and Society Association
- 2016 Richard Hart Prize, Cambridge Public Law Conference
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor, University of Alberta Faculty of Law (2018–2022)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, UNSW Law (2017–2018)
- Legal Counsel, City of Toronto (2008–2012)
Current Projects: Focus on digital governance frameworks, AI in administrative justice, and socio-legal analysis of front-line decision-making in welfare systems.
