Background
Paterson, Alan Alexander was born on June 5, 1947 in Edinburgh. Son of William Ian and Vera Paterson.
Paterson, Alan Alexander was born on June 5, 1947 in Edinburgh. Son of William Ian and Vera Paterson.
Bachelor of Laws, Edinburgh University, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, 1973.
Lecturer law Edinburgh University Law School, 1975—1984. Professor law Strathclyde University Law School, Glasgow, Scotland, since 1984. Research adviser Scottish Legal Aid Board, Edinburgh, since 1992.
Council member Law Society Scotland, Edinburgh, 2000—2008. Member Judicial Appointments Board Scotland, Edinburgh, 2002—2008, Scottish Legal Complaints Commission, Edinburgh, since 2008.
President Society Legal Scholars, 2004—2005. Chair International Legal Aid Group, Edinburgh, 1994—2009. Fellow: College Law Practice Management, Royal Society Arts, Royal Society Edinburgh.
Married Alison Jane Ross Lowdon, July 15, 1978. Children: Christopher Gilchrist, Rachel Ross, Michael Gilchrist.