Dr. Wade Wright

Biography

Wade Wright is a Professor at Western Law, Western University, where he has been since July 2016. He holds an Hons. B. Mus. from Wilfrid Laurier University, an M.A. from Western University, an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge, and a J.S.D. from Columbia Law School. His research interests primarily lie in Canadian comparative constitutional law, focusing on federalism and extrajudicial constitutionalism, along with active exploration in administrative law, Crown liability, and sexuality law. Wade's work has been published widely in edited collections and peer-reviewed journals and he has presented at major conferences both in Canada and abroad. Notable works include co-authoring 'Hogg's Liability Crown' and his significant role in updating the 'Constitutional Law in Canada' treatise. Wade has received numerous accolades for his teaching and research, including the Dean’s Research Fellowship and the Award for Teaching Excellence at Western Law. Additionally, he has experience as a law clerk to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and has taught at Columbia Law School, among other institutions.

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