Luke Taylor

Luke Taylor is an Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Lincoln Alexander School of Law, specializing in historical and contemporary dimensions of family law, employment law, and criminal justice with particular focus on gender and sexuality. His academic journey includes a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) and Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Toronto, where he received the prestigious Marks Medal for best thesis, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB/BA) from the University of New South Wales.

Taylor's research explores the evolution of family law across Commonwealth jurisdictions, critical analyses of legal systems through feminist and queer theory frameworks, and historical examinations of colonial legal practices. His work consistently addresses intersections between law, power structures, and marginalized communities.

His scholarly publications demonstrate a pattern of interdisciplinary engagement with legal history, socio-legal studies, and comparative jurisprudence, frequently examining how legal systems regulate relationships and sexuality across temporal and geographic contexts.

Significant honors recognizing his contributions include:

• Marks Medal for Best Thesis (University of Toronto, 2020)
• Boulton Fellowship (McGill University, 2019-20)
• Bombardier Graduate Scholarships (2016-19)
• Hallam Prize in Sexual Diversity Studies (2014)
• Faculty Scholarship for LLM studies (University of Toronto, 2013-14)