Joanne Morris is a New Zealand academic specializing in law. She has served as a professor of law and held senior administrative positions at New Zealand universities, most notably as Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Canterbury. Her scholarly work focuses on commercial law, corporate governance, and contract law, and she has contributed to the development of legal education curricula in New Zealand.
Morris earned her legal qualifications in New Zealand and has held academic appointments at several institutions, including Victoria University of Wellington. In addition to teaching and administration, she has authored and co‑authored legal textbooks and articles that are widely used in New Zealand law courses. Her contributions to the legal field have been recognized through involvement in professional bodies and advisory committees related to law reform and legal practice.
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