Dr. Peter Halewood

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Professor Halewood's research addresses international trade, commercial law, voting rights, race law, property law, commodification, and food insecurity within the framework of human rights law. He has published articles in prestigious journals such as the Yale Journal of Law & Humanities, Iowa Law Review, and Berkeley Journal of African-American Law & Policy. He holds degrees from the University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of British Columbia, and Columbia Law School, where he was awarded fellowships for his work in law and technology. In his previous positions, he has engaged in significant litigation law projects and consulted on legal education initiatives around the globe. Professor Halewood has served as a visiting professor at notable institutions including Albany Law School and Osgoode Hall Law School, and has contributed to various academic conferences on topics intersecting human rights, legal frameworks, and social justice. He has developed and taught courses on property law, international trade law, and human rights law, at both J.D. and LL.M. levels, while also supervising student publications and moot court competitions. His dedication to social justice is evident in his research interests and educational endeavors, particularly in the context of racial equality and the rights of marginalized communities.

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