Krish Maharaj

Krish Maharaj is an Associate Professor at the Thompson Rivers University Faculty of Law. He holds an LLB/BCOM from the University of Auckland, an LLM from UBC, and a PhD from UBC. His research focuses on the law of obligations, contracts, equity, and civil remedies, particularly mitigation in damages and good faith obligations in contract law. He previously played a leading role in establishing the Desautels Centre for Private Enterprise and Law at the University of Manitoba and contributed to a JD-MBA program there.

Education:

• LLB/BCOM (University of Auckland)
• LLM (University of British Columbia)
• PhD (University of British Columbia)

His research emphasizes equitable approaches to mitigation in contract law, gain-based damages, and the interplay between contractual obligations and equity. He has published extensively on remedies in contract, good faith duties, and the development of equitable principles. His work has influenced judicial and legal professional discourse, with invitations to present at the National Judicial Institute and the British Columbia Annual Review of Law & Practice.

Dr. Maharaj is admitted to practice in New Zealand, British Columbia, and Alberta, informing his practitioner-focused teaching and research. His courses include Contract Law (LAWF 3030) and Business Associations (LAWF 3800).