Robert G Howell

Robert G Howell is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Victoria, since 1980, promoted to full Professor in 1993. He previously served as a part-time tutor at Victoria University of Wellington (1977–1979) and a Teaching Fellow at the University of Illinois (1979–1980). His research focuses on intellectual property, cultural property, telecommunications law, private international law, and Asia-Pacific legal issues. He co-directed the International Intellectual Property Summer Program (2002–2007) and served on the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI) Board (2008–2018), becoming an Emeritus Member in 2018.

Education:

• LLB, Victoria University of Wellington (1976)
• LLM, University of Illinois (1984)

His teaching portfolio includes Property Law, Intellectual Property, Private International Law, Telecommunications Law, and Internet-related law. He has published extensively, including the 2011 book Canadian Telecommunications Law: Dimensions in a Digital Age. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to technology, law, and transnational governance.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Emeritus Member, British Columbia Law Institute (2018)

Professional Contributions:

• Organized international conferences on telecommunications and intellectual property
• Advisor on graduate supervision in law

He is affiliated with the National Centre for Indigenous Laws and contributes to trans-Pacific legal dialogues, reflecting his focus on Asia-Pacific regional legal dynamics.