Joanna Harrington holds the Eldon Foote Chair in International Business Law and serves as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta. With over 25 years of teaching experience, her research focuses on international law, particularly in the areas of foreign corruption, international human rights laws, and corporate crime. She has published extensively across multiple law journals and is a co-author of the widely utilized textbook, 'International Law: Doctrine, Practice, Theory.' Joanna's work has garnered significant attention, with citations in major Canadian legal discussions, including matters concerning extradition law and international human rights practices. An advocate for victim-centered approaches in legal processes, she has contributed to various scholarly projects and was recently honored with the 2023 Governor General’s Innovation Award for her leadership in a multi-year, interdisciplinary research initiative aimed at addressing impunity for international crimes. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles in academia, was a member of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, worked as a legal advisor in the former Department of Foreign Affairs, and served as part of Canada's official delegation to the United Nations. Joanna Harrington is a British-born Canadian and has strong ties in both academic and governmental circles, significantly impacting Canada's international legal practices.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Professor of Law with a focus on international issues and law.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Oversaw graduate and postdoctoral studies.
Canadian Council of International Law • Canada
Contributing to Canadian international law practice.