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- ↑ "Paul Paton Appointed as dean of Fowler School of Law". Fowler School of Law. Chapman University. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ↑ Dino, Angelica (23 March 2023). "University of Alberta law professor Paul Paton named as Chapman University's new dean". Canadian Lawyer. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
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