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Reem Bahdi is the Dean of the University of Windsor Faculty of Law, marking a historic first for Canada. She holds a Professor rank and leads initiatives advancing social justice, human rights, and legal education. Her roles include membership on the board of governors of the International Association of Law Schools (2024) and the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments (2023). Bahdi has championed the establishment of the Chair in Palestinian Human Rights Studies through a $1.2M gift (2024) and oversees the Class Action Clinic, which secured significant settlements. She was honored for her commitment to Arab community advocacy (2023) and plays key roles in institutional transformations, including the reimagined Moot Court and land dedication ceremonies honoring Indigenous ancestors (2021).
- Education Leadership: Spearheaded facility upgrades and equity-focused programs at Windsor Law.
- Community Impact: Leveraged legal clinics to advance public interest litigation and access to justice.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2023: Recognized by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Canada Arab Business Council.
Advisory Roles:
- Board Member, International Association of Law Schools (since 2024).
- Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments Advisory Board (since 2023).
Labs & Initiatives: Overseeing the Class Action Clinic and Transnational Law and Justice Network, which focus on public education and high-impact litigation.
