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Fiona Kelly is the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta. She has a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master of Laws and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. Before her appointment at the University of Alberta, she served as Dean at La Trobe University Law School in Melbourne, Australia. Professor Kelly's research focuses mainly on Family Law and Health Law, with a particular interest in the legal regulation of assisted reproduction. She has published extensively in both Canadian and international journals on topics related to parentage and assisted reproduction. Her research has significantly influenced family law reform in Canada and Australia, including the reforms of British Columbia's Family Law Act. Fiona has held various research grants in both Canada and Australia. She led a project exploring the socio-legal implications of donor linking, which examined the effects of donor linking laws on individual experiences of familial identities for donors and recipients. Additionally, she has served on several boards and has been an editor for the Australian Journal of Family Law.
University of Alberta, Faculty of Law • Edmonton, AB
Oversees the faculty operations, promotes academic excellence, and engages in research related to family and health law.
La Trobe University Law School • Melbourne, Australia
Managed the academic and administrative aspects of the law school while focusing on family law research.
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