Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”: Registration Open

Paul Daly
January 17, 2025

Topic: Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”, Jason Grant Allen

Time: Feb 5, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Topic: Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”, Paolo Sandro

Time: Feb 12, 2025 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Topic: Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”, Roberto Gargarella

Time: Feb 19, 2025 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Topic: Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”, Aileen Kavanagh

Time: Feb 26, 2025 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Topic: Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”, Rosalind Dixon

Time: Mar 19, 2025 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Topic: Administrative Law & Governance Colloquium 2025, “Justifying Judicial Review”, Cora Chan

Time: Mar 26, 2025 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Dr. Jason Grant Allen is an Associate Professor of Law at Singapore Management University’s Yong Pung How School of Law, where he also serves as the Director of the Centre for AI & Data Governance. Dr. Allen’s research focuses on the intersection of law and emerging technologies, including crypto assets and artificial intelligence, as well as constitutional and administrative law, comparative law, legal theory, law and finance and monetary law. He has held esteemed positions, including Senior Research Fellow at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin’s Centre for British Studies and Senior Fellow at the Weizenbaum Institute for the Networked Society. Beyond academia, Dr. Allen is a founding partner at Stirling & Rose, an incorporated legal practice in Australia, and has contributed to international legal projects with organizations such as UNIDROIT and UNCITRAL. His recent publications include “Non-Statutory Executive Powers and Judicial Review” and “Smart Legal Contracts: Computable Law in Theory and Practice,” reflecting his commitment to advancing legal scholarship in the digital age.

Dr. Paolo Sandro is an Associate Professor of Public Law and Legal Theory at the University of Leeds’ School of Law. He holds dual PhDs in Legal Theory from the University of Edinburgh and in Public Law from the University of Roma Tre, where he also completed his undergraduate and master’s studies in Law. Dr. Sandro’s research encompasses legal theory, public law, regulation theory, political theory, and the philosophy of language and action. His monograph, The Making of Constitutional Democracy: From Creation to Application of Law, published by Hart Publishing in 2022, integrates these interests through an interdisciplinary jurisprudential approach. In recognition of his expertise, he was awarded a Parliamentary Academic Fellowship in Constitutional Law for 2024-25 within the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). Dr. Sandro is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has previously held academic positions at the University of Salford and Liverpool Hope University. His scholarly contributions are featured in various esteemed publications, reflecting his commitment to advancing the understanding of law’s role in society.

Professor Roberto Gargarella is a distinguished legal scholar, sociologist, and professor at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), where he specializes in constitutional theory, political philosophy, and human rights. He holds a Doctorate in Law from UBA and further advanced his studies with an LL.M. and a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) from the University of Chicago, followed by postdoctoral research at Balliol College, Oxford University. A prolific author, Dr. Gargarella has published extensively on topics such as democracy, social rights, and constitutional design, with a focus on Latin America. His influential works include The Legal Foundations of Inequality and Latin American Constitutionalism, 1810–2010: The Engine Room of the Constitution. His research critically examines the intersections of law, democracy, and inequality, highlighting the role of constitutional frameworks in fostering or addressing social injustice. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Gargarella has held visiting professorships and research positions at prestigious institutions worldwide and has been recognized with awards such as the John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship. His work continues to shape debates on constitutionalism and democratization, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and possibilities of legal and social reform.

Professor Aileen Kavanagh is Professor of Constitutional Governance at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Law, where she also serves as Director of TriCON—the Trinity Centre for Constitutional Governance. Prior to her current position, she was a Professor of Law at the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on UK and comparative public law, constitutional theory, and human rights. Professor Kavanagh has authored several influential works, including The Collaborative Constitution (2022), which explores the dynamics of constitutional interpretation and governance. She is an active member of the academic community, serving on the Advisory Board of the International Journal of Constitutional Law. Her contributions have significantly impacted contemporary discussions on constitutional law and governance.

Professor Rosalind Dixon is a Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Faculty of Law, specializing in comparative constitutional law, constitutional design, constitutional democracy, theories of constitutional dialogue and amendment, socio-economic rights and constitutional law and gender. She earned her BA and LLB from UNSW and subsequently obtained her LLM and SJD from Harvard Law School. Before pursuing her graduate studies, she served as an associate to the Chief Justice of Australia, the Hon. Murray Gleeson AC. Professor Dixon’s scholarly work has been published in leading journals across the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, including the Chicago Law Review, Cornell Law Review, and the International Journal of Constitutional Law. She co-edited the Comparative Constitutional Law handbook with Tom Ginsburg and has contributed to volumes on constitutional law in Asia and Latin America. Her academic career includes positions as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Law School and visiting professorships at Columbia Law School, Harvard Law School, and the National University of Singapore. Currently, she serves as the Director of the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at UNSW and is an Australian Research Council Future Fellow, focusing on constitutions and democratic resilience.

Dr. Cora Chan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), specializing in constitutional law and theory, administrative law, and human rights. She holds a Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Law from the University of Oxford, as well as an LLB and BA in Political Science from HKU.

Dr. Chan’s research focuses on proportionality, judicial deference, national security, and the relationship between law and authoritarianism, with an emphasis on China-Hong Kong constitutional relations. She authored a book titled “Deference in Human Rights Adjudication” and co-edited “China’s National Security: Endangering Hong Kong’s Rule of Law?”. Her scholarly work appears in leading journals, including the International Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Law. Dr. Chan serves on the editorial boards of Public Law and the Asian Journal of Comparative Law. She has been recognized with several honors, including the Hong Kong Research Grants Council Early Career Award and the Rosie Young 90 Medal for Outstanding Young Woman Scholar. Dr. Chan’s work continues to influence key debates on constitutional governance and human rights in Asia and beyond.