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Professor Gordon's work examines legal decision-making shaped not by laws and evidence, but by assumptions, conventional wisdom, and cognitive biases of the individuals making decisions. She is particularly interested in how judges and lawyers rely on outdated and unsupported ideas regarding mental health and human behavior, especially in light of advancing medical and psychological research. Her research investigates the lag of legal institutions behind advancements in these fields and the disconnect that leads to real consequences for people involved in the criminal justice system. Professor Gordon aims to educate legal professionals on the science of human behavior and mental health to improve decision-making within courts and legal settings. At the Allard School of Law, she teaches courses including Criminal Law, Evidence Law, Mental Health Law, and a seminar on Law and Psychology.
Peter Allard School of Law • Vancouver, BC, Canada
Teaches and conducts research in criminal law, evidence, mental health law, and law psychology.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.