From: Trevor Young, Vice-President & Provost 
Date: May 20, 2025 
Re: Announcing the Advisory Committee for the Dean, Faculty of Law (PDAD&C #39) 

In accordance with Section 60 of the Policy on Appointment of Academic Administrators, I am writing to announce the individuals who will serve on the Committee that will advise on the appointment of a new Dean of the Faculty of Law. 

Chair:  
Trevor Young, Vice-President & Provost  

Teaching Staff of the Faculty:  
Abdi Aidid, Assistant Professor   
David Dyzenhaus, University Professor   
Mariana Mota Prado, Professor   
Douglas Sanderson, Professor   
Galit Sarfaty, Associate Professor  

Students:  
Oliver Chan, SJD Student   
Betel Woldu, JD Student    

Other Qualified Individuals:  
Javed Mostafa, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Information    
Susan Christoffersen, Professor and Dean, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management   

Dean of the School of Graduate Studies:  
Joshua Barker, Vice-Provost, Graduate Research & Education and Dean, School of Graduate Studies   
 
Librarian:  
Julie Hannaford, University Deputy Chief Librarian  

Administrative Staff of the School:  
Gina John, Chief Administrative Officer   

Senior Member of the Professional Community:  
Melissa Kennedy, Executive Vice-President & Chief Legal and Public Policy Officer, Sun Life 

This international search will be supported by BES Executive Search.  

Questions about this search process may be directed to Special Projects Officer, Toks Weah (toks.weah@utoronto.ca).