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Mayo Moran is Professor of Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where she holds the inaugural Irving and Rosalie Abella Chair in Justice and Equality. She previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Law (2006–2014) and as Provost and Vice-Chancellor of Trinity College (2014–2024). A leading scholar in restitution, reparative justice, tort law, and legal theory, Moran has shaped legal education, policy, and institutional reform in Canada.
Education & Academic Career
- Joined University of Toronto Faculty of Law in 1995
- Appointed first female Dean in 2006
- Served as Provost and Vice-Chancellor of Trinity College from 2014 to July 2024
- Appointed to the Irving and Rosalie Abella Chair in Justice and Equality in July 2024
Research & Teaching
Moran’s scholarship spans public and private law, with a focus on restitution, reparative justice, tort theory, and equality. Her course "Ten Cases that Changed the World" was recognized by Maclean’s as one of the university’s most innovative. Her work has influenced judicial education and policy reform on sexual violence, accessibility, and inclusion.
Scholarly Publications
Her research output includes major monographs such as Rethinking the Reasonable Person (OUP, 2003) and the forthcoming The Problem of the Past and How to Fix It (OUP, 2025), alongside numerous influential articles on institutional liability, historic injustice, and constitutional values.
Honours & Awards
- Law Society Medal
- Jus Human Rights Prize for Influential Leaders
- YWCA Women of Distinction Award
Leadership & Policy Impact
As Dean, Moran led the $53M campaign for the Jackman Law Building and the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, reformed the JD curriculum, and launched the Global Professional Master of Laws. As Provost of Trinity College, she spearheaded a $100M campaign including the Lawson Centre for Sustainability and renegotiated the college’s federated relationship with the University of Toronto.
Public Service & Advisory Roles
- Chair, Residential Schools Oversight Committee (14 years)
- Chaired panel recommending Ontario’s anti-SLAPP legislation
- Conducted second review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Expert Working Group on Holocaust Restitution, German Government
- Co-founder, Restitution Dialogues – addressing global restitution from Holocaust to colonial contexts
