Dr. Gil Lan

Biography

Gil Lan is an Associate Professor in the Law Business Department at the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, specializing in the teaching of business law. He serves as a Council Member for the Canada-China Institute for Business Development. Obtaining his B.Sc. from the University of Toronto and LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, Dr. Lan has lectured at Osgoode Hall on Business Associations since 2008 and has taught in the LL.M. program for International Business Law. He is an active speaker at various academic conferences across Canada, the U.S., and China, and engages in profession-oriented events hosted by organizations like the Ontario Bar Association and the Association of Chinese-Canadian Lawyers. His research focuses on corporate-commercial law with an emphasis on international perspectives that uphold social goals and innovation. His specific research interests include comparative law, international business law, corporate governance, social enterprise, and the legal development of Chinese law. Dr. Lan's presentations and guest lectures cover a diverse range of topics, including corporate governance in various countries, the Chinese legal system, and challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs in his field. His contributions to legal scholarship include articles in respected journals, and he has received notable awards for his research and teaching, including the Dean’s Teaching Award from the Ted Rogers School of Management and the Hoeber Memorial Award for Outstanding Article from the Academy of Legal Studies in Business.

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