Dr. Gideon Christian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Gideon Christian is an Associate Professor and University Excellence Research Chair specializing in AI Law at the University of Calgary. He obtained his law degree (LLB) from the University of Lagos in Nigeria, followed by an LLM in Law and Technology and a PhD from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Christian's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and law, particularly addressing the legal implications of new and emerging technologies. His work investigates issues such as racial bias in AI, algorithmic racism, and the ethical use of technology in the legal profession. He has served as a legal counsel for the federal Department of Justice and has been involved in academic teaching at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Christian is also a board member of the Canadian Legal Information Institute. His contributions to the field have been recognized by various awards, and he has been featured in discussions about the use of AI in immigration decisions and the environmental impacts of technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor, University Excellence Research Chair

2019-08-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Teaching and research in AI Law.

Part-time Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Teaching in Faculty of Law.

Legal Counsel

— Present

National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice • Canada

Involved in technology-related high-profile litigation.

Awards

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National Cybersecurity Consortium Grant

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OBA Foundation Chief Justice Ontario Fellowship Research Award

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New Frontiers Research Fund – Exploration

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Canadian Foundation Legal Research Grant

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Law Future Fund Grant

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Top 20 Compelling Calgarians

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Alberta Newcomer Recognition Award

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Howard Tidswell Memorial Award Teaching Excellence

Courses

LAW 505 Civil Procedure LAW 510 Ethical Lawyering LAW 693 eLitigation LAW 602 L01 Criminal Trial Advocacy LAW 602 L02 Civil Trial Advocacy

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.