Queen’s Law Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

Professors Paul Miller and Darryl Robinson join Queen's Faculty of Law in July 2008.

Two new talented faculty members will be joining Queen's Law's complement of distinguished scholars and teachers. Paul B. Miller and Darryl Robinson will commence their appointments as assistant professors in July 2008.

About Paul B. Miller

Miller arrives at Queen's after clerking for Justice Ian Binnie at the Supreme Court of Canada. He holds an M.Phil. from Cambridge University, and a J.D., M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Toronto. With a fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Miller recently completed his doctoral thesis "Essays Toward a Theory of Fiduciary Law." His thesis provides a philosophical explanation of, and justification for, fiduciary liability, a neglected topic in the philosophy of private law.

Miller's research interests include fiduciary law, trusts, corporate law, legal theory, and health law and bioethics. Having published several articles and two book chapters, his work has been cited in prominent journals in law and medicine, including the New England Journal of Medicine.

Miller will teach Business Associations and Property in the 2008-09 academic year.

"I was drawn to Queen's Law for several reasons," said Miller. "At the top of my list: the opportunity to work with talented colleagues and vibrant students, and to gain membership in a law school community that is justly reputed as warm and welcoming, with confidence in its identity and direction."

About Darryl Robinson

Robinson brings a wealth of experience in international law to the classroom. After clerking at the Supreme Court of Canada, he served as a legal officer at Foreign Affairs Canada from 1997 to 2004. His work in negotiating the Statute of the International Criminal Court and in developing Canada's new war crimes legislation earned him a Minister's Citation and a Minister's Award for Foreign Policy Excellence. From 2004 to 2006, he helped to shape the early policies and strategies of the new International Criminal Court as an advisor to the court's chief prosecutor. Most recently, he was a fellow, adjunct professor and acting director of the International Human Rights Clinic at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He has published many book chapters and articles on topics in international criminal law.

A Gold Medalist and President's Scholar at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, he went on to become a Hauser Scholar at New York University School of Law. At NYU, he also received the award for highest standing in the International Legal Studies LL.M. Program.

Robinson will teach International Criminal Law, International Law and Criminal Law in the 2008-09 academic year.

"I was drawn to the energetic and forward-looking faculty at Queen's, which is making exciting contributions both in theoretical work and in current policy discussions," said Robinson. "In addition, I am very enthused about further strengthening the international offerings and opportunities for Queen's students."

"I am delighted to welcome Paul and Darryl to the faculty, both bringing a most impressive record of academic achievement and highly regarded scholarship," said Dean Bill Flanagan.