Aston University has announced the appointment of Amardeep Gill, National Head of Public Sector at Trowers & Hamlins, as a Visiting Professor in Law within its School of Law and Social Sciences.
In this role, Amardeep Gill will deliver a programme of lectures to law students across the social sciences, focusing on a range of legal, regulatory and governance issues aligned to his areas of specialism. His teaching will combine rigorous legal analysis with real-world insight drawn from senior leadership roles advising public sector bodies, regulators and institutions navigating reform, complexity and systemic change.
The appointment supports Aston University’s emphasis on practice-informed teaching, employability and professional readiness, reflecting the University’s strategic commitment to equipping graduates with the skills and insight required to succeed in a rapidly evolving legal and public policy environment.
Amardeep Gill, Visiting Professor in Law, Aston University, said:
"I am delighted to be appointed as Visiting Professor at Aston University. I am very much looking forward to delivering lectures that explore key legal issues through a practical, real-world lens, and to sharing insights from my career in the legal sector. This is also an opportunity to support students as they think about their future careers at a time of profound change for the profession - from public sector reform and regulatory evolution to the growing impact of technology and new models of legal service delivery."
Alongside formal teaching, Professor Gill will engage with students on career development and professional pathways, helping them to understand how legal expertise is applied in practice within public institutions, corporate organisations and complex commercial environments.
Professor Martin George, Executive Dean of the School of Law & Social Sciences, Aston University, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Amardeep Gill as Visiting Professor in Law. His depth of experience at the intersection of law, public policy and governance will bring significant value to our students. This appointment reflects Aston University’s commitment to connecting academic study with professional practice and preparing graduates for successful careers in a changing legal landscape."
