Robert Currie

This Saskatchewan-born polymath bridges legal scholarship and historical fiction. Currently serving as Viscount Bennett Professor at Dalhousie Law School, Currie's work focuses on:

  • Transnational Crime: Developing frameworks for cross-border evidence gathering
  • Legal Education: Creating immersive moot court experiences
  • Historical Narratives: Crafting WWII stories for young readers

Pitching Priorities

  • Legal Tech Innovations: Particularly digital evidence solutions
  • Archival Research: Unexplored WWII resistance movements
  • Pedagogical Tools: Interactive legal training modules
"A well-researched novel on a topic that has rarely been explored in books for young people." - Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch on Hunger Winter

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Bio

Academic Foundations and Legal Scholarship

Currie's journey began at St. Francis Xavier University, leading to advanced degrees from Carleton University and Dalhousie Law School. His 2002 appointment at Schulich School of Law marked the start of three decades shaping Canada's legal landscape:

  • Developed groundbreaking courses in transnational criminal law
  • Authored the influential textbook International and Transnational Criminal Law
  • Co-founded the Halifax Colloquia on Cross-Border Crime

Literary Pursuits

"His challenge was to stay one step ahead of the Nazis, lead his little sister to safety, and find their father."

Currie's 2024 WWII novel Hunger Winter showcases his narrative skills, praised by educators and historians alike for its authentic portrayal of Dutch resistance.

Key Works Analysis

"Robert J. Currie Named Viscount Bennett Professor of Law"

This 2024 announcement highlights Currie's plan to establish the Halifax Colloquia, bringing together international experts to combat transnational crime networks. The article emphasizes his unique approach combining historical context with contemporary legal challenges.

"The Halifax Colloquium 2025: Accountability for Corruption"

Currie's leadership in organizing this event demonstrates his commitment to practical legal reform. The colloquium's focus on Opus Dei's financial networks reveals his interest in intersectional legal challenges.

Hunger Winter

This young adult novel exemplifies Currie's ability to translate complex historical realities into accessible narratives. Educators particularly praise its balanced portrayal of wartime ethics.

Pitching Considerations

Legal Innovation Proposals

Currie responds best to proposals addressing gaps in transnational legal frameworks, particularly those with historical precedents. His work on the Microsoft Ireland case [7] demonstrates interest in digital evidence challenges.

Historical Fiction Collaborations

While not actively seeking submissions, Currie engages with well-researched WWII narratives that emphasize moral complexity, as seen in his collaboration with the Corrie ten Boom House Foundation [4].

Educational Initiatives

Proposals for legal education reform or innovative teaching methods align with his decades of classroom experience and multiple teaching awards [2][7].

Career Recognition

  • 2008 Excellence in Teaching Award: Recognized for transforming legal education through experiential learning
  • 2024 Viscount Bennett Professorship: Honors his contributions to international criminal law reform
  • Lieutenant Governor's Lifetime Achievement Award: Celebrates interdisciplinary contributions to arts and jurisprudence

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