Osgoode recently celebrated the well-deserved promotions of five exceptional professors. Dean Farrow proudly presented the recommendations, made by President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton, to York University’s Board of Governors. Professors Carys Craig, Valerio De Stefano, Dayna Scott, and Sara Slinn have all attained the prestigious title of Full Professor. At the same time, Professor Emily Kidd White has also attained the prestigious Associate Professor.
The faculty promotions are a testament to these professors’ groundbreaking work and remarkable contributions to their respective fields of expertise. Their unwavering dedication to their fields not only highlights their individual accomplishments but also underscores the faculty of law’s commitment to excellence in academia. The promotions of Professors Carys Craig, Valerio De Stefano, Dayna Scott, Sara Slinn, and Emily Kidd White serve as an acknowledgment of the significant impact they have made on their areas of research and teaching. Celebrating and supporting their continued dedication to advancing knowledge and shaping the academic landscape is essential.
Professor Carys Craig has made significant contributions to the field of copyright, intellectual property, and trademark law, both nationally and internationally. Her expertise and research have greatly enhanced the understanding of these areas of law. As a faculty member, Professor Craig plays a vital role in teaching the interconnection between legal theory and practical application of the law, offering graduate and professional courses in intellectual property, copyright and trademark law, and legal theory. Her work continues to explore the broader impact of intellectual property law and policy, drawing on authorship and critical and feminist theories. As an innovative thinker in this field, Professor Craig remains an integral part of the Osgoode Hall Law School community.
Additionally, Professor Valerio De Stefano, a global leader, is the inaugural Canada Research Chair in Innovation, Law, and Society. Professor De Stefano has made transformative and inspiring contributions to the labour and employment law field on both national and international stages. His expertise spans a wide range of matters related to labour and employment, particularly in digital platform labour and the gig economy. His groundbreaking work is not only reshaping the future of work but also inspiring change on a global scale, making him a key figure at Osgoode Hall Law School.
Likewise, Professor Sara Slinn, a renowned international expert, has also been promoted to Full Professor. Professor Slinn brings a breadth of knowledge to the area of labour and employment law, specifically sectoral bargaining. By conducting research through quantitative analysis alongside comparative legal studies, she continues to contribute significantly to academic and policy-based debates.
Professor Dayna Scott has brought a unique and groundbreaking approach to the field of environmental law. Her widely-recognized and critical research, which highlights the importance of Indigenous jurisdiction and involves direct work with Indigenous communities, pioneers and raises awareness of rights and resource management issues. Professor Scott’s contributions remain a cornerstone for the Osgoode community.
Professor Kidd White is an outstanding and influential scholar in the fields of legal philosophy, constitutional and international legal theory, and law and humanities. She acts as an essential voice for law and emotion in the Osgoode community. Professor Kidd White has been promoted to the prestigious position of Associate Professor to continue her impact as a dedicated scholar and educator. Her unwavering commitment to academic excellence in the classroom, along with her pioneering contributions, both nationally and internationally, have helped to strengthen the esteemed academic research at Osgoode Hall Law School.
As Professors Carys Craig, Valerio De Stefano, Dayna Scott, Sara Slinn, and Emily Kidd White continue to make significant contributions to their respective fields, their impact will undoubtedly continue to elevate the academic reputation of Osgoode Hall Law School.