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• International Institutions
• Global Order Politics
• Conflict and Social Cohesion
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Prof. Nicole Deitelhoff is Executive Director at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF) and holds a chair in International Relations and Theories of Global Order at Goethe University Frankfurt. She leads PRIF's International Institutions research department and co-leads the Frankfurt section of the Research Institute Social Cohesion (RISC). Her work examines contestation of international norms, world order politics, and democratic conflict integration. She has held visiting roles at Harvard, Hebrew University, and the European University Institute. Recognized with the Ernst-Otto Czempiel Award and Hessian Peace Prize, her research bridges academic rigor with policy relevance. Education : Ph.D. (summa cum laude) TU Darmstadt (2004), M.A. Political Science SUNY Buffalo (1998) Key Roles : Head of PRIF's Research Department since 2017, LOEWE Top Professor (2023), Co-speaker of Normative Orders Research Center Research Interests : Focuses on institutional legitimacy crises, norm dynamics, and security governance. Recent work analyzes the Ukraine war's impact on European order and democratic cohesion mechanisms. Awards : Includes the prestigious Hessian Peace Prize (2020) and sustained academic honors reflecting her contributions to global governance studies. Grants & Projects : Leads projects on Cold War comparisons ( PATTERN ), radicalization studies, and normative orders. Active in policy dialogue through initiatives like Global House of Young Voices .

Jack M. BeermannView profile

Professor

• Administrative Law
• Civil Rights
• Federal Courts
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Jack M. Beermann is the Philip S. Beck Professor of Law and Harry Elwood Warren Scholar at Boston University School of Law, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 1984. He teaches Administrative Law, Civil Rights Litigation, and Constitutional Law, and his scholarship has profoundly influenced debates on agency deference, presidential transitions, and civil rights enforcement. His educational background includes a BA with distinction from the University of Wisconsin and a JD with honors from the University of Chicago. He clerked for Judge Richard Cudahy on the Seventh Circuit before joining BU Law. Beermann’s research centers on administrative law, civil rights, and federal courts. He is a leading critic of the Chevron deference doctrine, advocating for a return to the Skidmore standard. His work spans topics such as midnight rulemaking, public pension crises, judicial review, and the constitutional law of presidential transitions. He has also contributed to reforms in Chinese administrative law through academic collaboration. His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect sustained scholarly engagement, particularly on the erosion of Chevron, major questions doctrine, and the future of the administrative state. These works appear in top journals and casebooks, demonstrating his continued influence in legal academia. Harry Elwood Warren Scholar Philip S. Beck Professor of Law Public Member, Administrative Conference of the United States (2017–present) Frequent media commentator on Supreme Court and administrative law Beermann has advised on policy through congressional testimony and ACUS participation. He has held visiting professorships at Harvard, DePaul, and institutions in Israel and China. He remains an active scholar and educator, with courses scheduled into 2026, confirming his ongoing academic role.

Stephen M. RichView profile

Professor

• Antidiscrimination Law
• Constitutional Law
• Employment Discrimination
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Stephen M. Rich serves as the Maurice Jones, Jr. – Class of 1925 Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Academic Research and Intellectual Life at the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law, where he teaches employment discrimination law, constitutional equality law, and civil procedure. His educational background includes: JD from Yale Law School MA and BA in African American Studies from Yale University Rich also received a Fulbright Scholarship to study music in Fes, Morocco, and was awarded the A. Bartlett Giammati Fellowship during his undergraduate studies. Rich's research critically examines antidiscrimination law through interdisciplinary lenses, blending statutory and constitutional analysis with sociology and social psychology. His work challenges conventional approaches to racial classifications, prejudice, and diversity frameworks, arguing for nuanced understandings of social injustice and the practical limitations of legal enforcement. Recent scholarship focuses on reimagining diversity beyond affirmative action to advance equal opportunity. His publications from 2011-2016 reveal consistent thematic evolution: early work analyzed social psychology's role in discrimination enforcement ( Against Prejudice , 2011), progressed to examining textualism's impact on employment law ( A Matter of Perspective , 2014), and culminated in reconceptualizing diversity's relationship to equal opportunity ( What Diversity Contributes , 2016). Rich's accolades include: William A Rutter Distinguished Teaching Award (first junior faculty recipient at USC Gould) Fulbright Scholarship and Reginald Lewis Fellowship Yale prizes for senior essay and master's thesis Olin Fellowship at Yale Law School As Vice Dean, Rich shapes academic research initiatives while maintaining an active scholarship profile. His career trajectory—from Ninth Circuit clerkship to Cleary Gottlieb litigation practice before entering academia—infuses his work with practical legal insight. Though specific current grants aren't detailed, his Reginald Lewis Fellowship supported race and political equality research at Harvard Law School.

Eric Y. DroginView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Forensic Psychology
• Psychiatry and Law
• Mental Health Law
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Eric Y. Drogin is an Adjunct Professor and Honorary Professor with dual expertise in clinical psychology and law. He is affiliated with Harvard Medical School, serving on the staff of the Forensic Psychiatry Service at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and is involved in the Harvard Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program. He also teaches at the University of New Hampshire School of Law and lectures internationally at Prifysgol Aberystwyth (formerly University of Wales) in both Psychology and Law. His work integrates mental health and legal systems through research, education, and practice. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology – Hahnemann University Juris Doctor (J.D.) – Villanova University School of Law Dr. Drogin's research interests center on the intersection of psychology, psychiatry, and law, particularly in forensic assessment, expert testimony, ethics, and mental disability law. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to legal and clinical challenges, supporting both mental health professionals and attorneys. He regularly presents continuing education seminars across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His scholarly publications span criminal and civil law applications of psychological evidence, guardianship evaluation, forensic assessment standards, and the role of mental health professionals in court. These works reflect a consistent focus on improving legal processes through scientific rigor and ethical practice. Scientific Honors and Professional Recognition: Fellow of the American Psychological Association Fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Psychology Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Psychology Diplomate, American Board of Professional Psychology Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation Dr. Drogin has held leadership roles in major professional organizations, including President of the American Board of Forensic Psychology, Chair of APA committees on Legal Issues and Professional Practice, and Co-Chair of the ABA’s Behavioral & Neuroscience Law Committee. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Psychiatry & Law and has co-authored over 250 publications. While formal student advising is not detailed, his instructional roles in residency programs and trial workshops indicate active mentorship. He is a key figure in advancing forensic psychology through education, policy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Zhiying MaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Disability Studies
• Global Health
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Dr. Zhiying Ma is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice , with faculty affiliations at the Center for East Asian Studies, Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, and Global Studies Program. She holds a joint PhD in Comparative Human Development and Anthropology from the University of Chicago and bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Philosophy from Peking University. Research Focus: Examines biopolitical paternalism in China's mental health governance Develops peer support systems for persons with serious mental illnesses Investigates intersections of disability rights, care ethics, and welfare systems Conducts ethnographic fieldwork in psychiatric hospitals and community teams Key Projects: Led a CBPR pilot project (2019-2021) to create peer support manuals in Guangzhou, and currently scales services in Guangzhou/Yunnan with Cyrus Tang Foundation support. Collaborated with the WHO on community mental health models. Scientific Recognition: 2021 Ford Global Fellow Published in SSM-Mental Health , Cultural Anthropology , and Disability Studies Quarterly Advocacy & Impact: Combines scholarship and activism , consulting for NGOs on disability livelihoods and gender equality. Collaborates with China's community mental health teams to improve service fidelity and client satisfaction.

• Administrative Law
• Judicial Review of Administrative Action
• Civil Procedure
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Hilary Biehler is a Professor of Public Law at the Law School, Trinity College Dublin. She holds a B.A.(Mod.), M.Litt., Ph.D., and LL.D. from Trinity College Dublin. Her career includes roles as Head of the Law School (2003-2005, 2008-2010, 2011-2014), Vice Dean of the Schools of Law and Education (2005-2006), and Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences (2007) and Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (2010-2011). She was a Commissioner with the Law Reform Commission (1997-2005) and Editor of the Irish Law Reports Monthly (1993-2008). Her research focuses on Equity and Trust Law, Administrative Law (particularly judicial review), and Civil Procedure. She has authored seminal texts like Equity and the Law of Trusts in Ireland and Judicial Review of Administrative Action , and co-edited Delany & McGrath on Civil Procedure . Over 120 peer-reviewed publications reflect her expertise in procedural fairness, legal remedies, and administrative decision-making standards. Recognition includes Fellowship of Trinity College Dublin (1998). Her work bridges academic scholarship, legal practice, and institutional leadership, shaping Irish legal education and jurisprudence.

Linda MulcahyView profile

Professor

• Dispute Resolution
• Legal Architecture
• Access to Justice
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Linda Mulcahy is Professor of Socio-Legal Studies and Director of the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies at the University of Oxford. She specializes in dispute resolution and the experiences of lay users in legal systems, with research spanning healthcare complaints, court design, and digital justice. Her interdisciplinary work bridges law, sociology, and architecture. Mulcahy's research examines the socio-legal dynamics of disputes in contexts ranging from medical negligence to neighborhood conflicts. She explores how institutional designs and digital transformations affect access to justice and procedural fairness. Her current projects include oral histories of law centers and rape crisis movements, plus studies on explaining legal rights to the public. Mulcahy's extensive publications focus on legal architecture's impact on due process, visual representations of justice, and digital court reforms. Her work demonstrates consistent attention to how marginalized groups experience legal institutions. Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences She directs doctoral training programs and leads the Frontiers of Socio-Legal Studies blog/podcast for early career scholars. Mulcahy consults for governmental bodies including the Access to Justice Foundation and Law Centres Network.

Carlos Portugal GouveaView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Environmental and Social Governance (ESG)
• Human Rights
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Carlos Portugal Gouvêa is an Associate Professor at the University of São Paulo Law School, where he leads multiple research centers including the Center for Corporate Governance (CGC-USP), Asian Legal Studies Center (CELA-USP), and Law and Poverty Group (GDP-USP). He is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Law Institute (IDGlobal), a leading think tank in Brazil focusing on environmental and social justice. Educational background includes S.J.D. from Harvard Law School and LL.B. and Livre-Docência from the University of São Paulo Research interests span corporate governance, ESG, human rights, and distributive justice in private law He has coordinated impactful projects including mapping global litigation on homelessness and analyzing carbon offset mechanisms in indigenous territories His scholarly work has influenced major rulings in the Brazilian Supreme Court, particularly regarding intellectual property and health rights. He is a human rights activist and founding member of influential non-profits like Instituto Sou da Paz and Conectas Human Rights. With a focus on high-impact research, his recent publications address racial diversity in corporate leadership, class action trends in Brazil, and social rights for marginalized populations. He actively engages in public policy and legal innovation through his roles in regulatory commissions and academic organizations.

Sue MialonView profile

Associate Professor

• Law and Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Microeconomic Theory
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Sue Mialon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at Emory University. Her research focuses on Law and Economics, Industrial Organization, and Microeconomic Theory. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas, Austin (2002), alongside advanced degrees from Korea University (MA, 1996; BA, 1992). Her work analyzes regulatory frameworks, market competition dynamics, and the intersection of legal systems with economic behavior. Notable themes include net neutrality, discrimination incentives, and the economic impacts of legal standards. Recent studies address abortion policy, inheritance inequality, and counterterrorism strategies. Mialon’s research often bridges theoretical models with real-world policy implications, contributing to fields like antitrust enforcement and public policy evaluation. Her publications span journals such as the Journal of Regulatory Economics, Labour, and the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization. She maintains a website at Emory and can be contacted via smialon@emory.edu.

Cristina CoppolaView profile

Professor

• Private Law
• Family Law
• Succession Law
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Full Professor Cristina Coppola teaches at the Department of Law, Political and International Studies at the University of Parma . She obtained her Law degree (1999) and PhD in Private Law (2004) before being hired as a University Researcher (2005) and promoted to Associate Professor (2006) and Full Professor (2019). She has served as President of the Master's Degree in Law (2017-2019 and 2020-2023). Her research focuses on Private Law with special attention to Family Law and Succession Law , including topics like inheritance renunciation, testamentary interpretation, and civil unions. She has participated in doctoral examination commissions and served on the editorial board of Famiglia, persone e successioni (2005-2013). Recent publications address contractual assistance obligations, civil union annulment for consent defects, and pre-divorce agreements. She regularly presents at national legal conferences and teaches Civil Law II (Contracts) and Private Law Institutions to Law and Political Science students. Contact: cristina.coppola@unipr.it . Office hours: Tuesdays 11:30-13:30 (in person/Teams) at University Street, 7, Parma (43121).

Andrea ArmstrongView profile

Professor

• Civil Rights
• Criminal Justice
• Incarceration
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Andrea Armstrong is the Dr. Norman C. Francis Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and a 2023 MacArthur Fellow. She joined the faculty in 2010 and is a leading expert on prison and jail conditions, certified by the U.S. Department of Justice as a Prison Rape Elimination Act auditor. J.D., Yale Law School, 2007 M.P.A., Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, 2001 B.A., New York University, 1996 Her scholarship focuses on the constitutional dimensions of prisons and jails, particularly prison labor practices, the intersection of race and incarceration, public oversight of detention facilities, and healthcare disparities. She integrates law with history, public policy, and the arts to highlight the human costs of incarceration, advocating for systemic reforms through environmental justice and anti-discrimination frameworks. Andrea’s research includes 15 recent articles, spanning public health in prisons, constitutional challenges to labor practices, and environmental justice analyses of death row conditions. Her work emphasizes transparency, government accountability, and the systemic failures in carceral healthcare. Scientific Awards: 2023 MacArthur Fellow 2019 Interdisciplinary Research Leader, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Armstrong has testified before Congress on prison labor and deaths in custody, served on Louisiana legislative committees, and collaborated with museums and foundations to make incarceration law accessible. She founded IncarcerationTransparency.org and leads grant-funded projects requiring IRB approval.

• Civil Procedure
• Conflict of Laws
• Torts
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Joseph W. Glannon is a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School , where he has been a faculty member since 1980. He holds degrees from Harvard University, including a B.A., M.A.T., and J.D. Civil Procedure Conflict of Laws Torts Public Tort Liability in Massachusetts His academic work focuses on Massachusetts Tort Claims Act, governmental liability, and legal education. Recent publications highlight trends in Tort Law, Conflict of Laws, and Civil Procedure, with subfields ranging from Statute of Limitations to Legislative Reform . Selected for Phi Beta Kappa, he co-authored the widely used Civil Procedure: A Coursebook and pioneered the Practice Perfect online review series. He previously worked as a stage carpenter and Assistant Dean of Students before entering academia.

Nora Freeman EngstromView profile

Professor

• Access to Justice
• Tort Law
• Legal Ethics
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Nora Freeman Engstrom is the Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law at Stanford Law School and Co-Director of the Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession. She holds leadership roles in the American Law Institute (ALI), serving as a Reporter for multiple Restatement projects and Adviser to initiatives on AI and civil liability. Her research focuses on tort law, legal ethics, access to justice, and complex litigation. Engstrom co-authors leading casebooks in Legal Ethics and Tort Law. Her expertise includes the tort system’s role in transparency, medical malpractice, and 'settlement mills.' She has pioneered studies on secret settlements, multidistrict litigation integrity, and legal technology’s impact on civil justice. Engstrom’s work bridges theoretical scholarship and practical reform, advocating for equitable legal systems. Awards : William L. Prosser Award (2025, AALS) R. Ammi Cutter Reporter’s Chair (2022, ALI) 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award (UC Berkeley) Grants & Advising : Engstrom advises governmental entities and law firms on ethics, including recent work with U.S. prosecutors and federal judges. Her ALI contributions modernize tort law principles. She previously served as Stanford Law’s Associate Dean for Curriculum and chairs AALS’s Torts Section. Labs/Teams : Co-directs the Rhode Center, advancing civil justice transparency through tools like the MDL Toolkit. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Common Benefit Fees and AI liability frameworks.

• Evidence Law
• Civil Procedure
• Trial Advocacy
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James J. Duane is a Professor at Regent Law School , part of Regent University. He has held visiting roles as Distinguished Visiting Professor at William and Mary Law School and served as a faculty associate at Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society. His expertise spans Evidence Law, Civil Procedure, Trial Practice, and Appellate Advocacy, with over 30 scholarly articles and co-authorship of Weissenberger’s Federal Evidence . He has been recognized with multiple teaching and scholarship awards, including the Regent Faculty Excellence Awards and the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award from Virginia’s Higher Education Council. Duane holds a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and an A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. His research focuses on evidentiary rules, procedural law, and legal advocacy. He has lectured nationally on topics such as hearsay exceptions, jury instructions, and constitutional rights, and has testified before the U.S. Judicial Conference’s Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules. His public advocacy includes a widely viewed YouTube talk advising against police interrogations for innocent suspects. Duane is also a contributing editor to Black’s Law Dictionary and teaches at the National Trial Advocacy College and National Litigation Academy. Key professional milestones include serving as trial counsel in Schenck v. Pro-Choice Network (1997 Supreme Court case) and clerking for federal judges. He is admitted to practice in New York and Virginia, and maintains active roles in legal associations like the Virginia Bar Association. His awards reflect sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and contributions to legal education.

Lawrence DavidView profile

Professor

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
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Lawrence David is a part-time Professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law , specializing in Constitutional Law , Administrative Law , and Criminal Law . He is a proudly bilingual public law scholar and lawyer with extensive federal experience in institutions like the Privy Council Office , Department of Justice Canada , and the Supreme Court of Canada , where he clerked for Justice Rosalie Abella (2015-2016). As founder and president of the Public Interest Litigation Institute , he advocates for the rule of law and public interest in high-profile appeals. LL.M , Harvard Law School (2018) B.C.L./LL.B , McGill University Faculty of Law (2014) BA , Concordia University (2010) His research focuses on stare decisis , judicial independence , and the rule of law , with a particular interest in bilingualism, religious institutionalism, and the intersection of governance and constitutional theory. His publications analyze the evolution of the Supreme Court of Canada's jurisprudence and the role of judges in modern society. His 2024 article on translating pre-1970 Supreme Court decisions highlights his commitment to judicial transparency , while his 2020 monograph on Stare Decisis, the Charter, and the Rule of Law has been cited in landmark rulings. He has also contributed to comparative constitutional law through the Max Planck Encyclopedia and explored the public role of judges in his 2017 I-CONnect article. As legal counsel, he has appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada , Quebec Court of Appeal , and Federal Court of Appeal . He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and a champion of open-access education, providing free course materials to students.