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Joshua FeinzigView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

Duke UniversityUnited States

Joshua Feinzig serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, specializing in civil procedure, administrative law, transnational litigation, and conflict of laws. His research examines how courts, agencies, and private actors structure adjudicative processes across overlapping legal systems, with a focus on transnational coordination through administrative procedure. His academic credentials include: J.D. from Yale Law School M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar B.A. summa cum laude from Yale University Feinzig's scholarship bridges constitutional, administrative, and international legal frameworks, analyzing procedural mechanisms that shape substantive outcomes in domestic and transnational contexts. His work demonstrates particular expertise in voting rights, presidential power dynamics, financial punishment jurisprudence, and cross-jurisdictional legal interpretation. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on systemic interactions between legal regimes, with emerging trends examining how procedural rules channel authority across borders and within bureaucratic structures. This interdisciplinary approach spans constitutional challenges, regulatory governance, and comparative constitutional interpretation. His scholarly contributions have earned recognition through: Benjamin Scharps Prize for best third-year paper at Yale Law School Marshall Jewell Prize for best second-year contribution to a specialized journal Gates Cambridge Scholarship for graduate study Prior to academia, Feinzig clerked for Judge Diane P. Wood of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced appellate litigation at WilmerHale, authoring briefs for federal courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court while representing clients in cross-border disputes involving foreign law and agency adjudications. His pre-legal career included fieldwork in immigration detention facilities and policy work with Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior on transpacific migration regulation.

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Michael MorseView profile

Assistant Professor

University of PennsylvaniaUnited States

Michael Morse is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, with a secondary appointment in the Political Science Department. He holds a JD from Yale Law School and a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University. Prior to his current position, he was a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School and served as a law clerk for federal judges in Alabama and California. Morse specializes in voting rights, election administration, and criminal justice system reform, combining empirical methods with legal scholarship to address issues such as felony disenfranchisement, voter ID laws, and election integrity. His research has been published in top journals including the California Law Review , American Political Science Review , and Science Advances . Notable contributions include analyses of Florida’s Amendment 4, voter registration coordination via the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), and studies on ballot design impacts. He has also written extensively on the election of local prosecutors and the role of fines/fees in criminal justice. Morse’s work frequently bridges legal and political science disciplines, emphasizing data-driven approaches to electoral systems. His recent focus on ‘lost votes by mail’ and privacy in election results underscores his commitment to advancing equitable and transparent electoral practices. He has been cited in media outlets like Slate , Vox , and NBC News for his accessible explanations of complex election-related issues. Scientific Recognition: Morse was recognized as a Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, a prestigious postdoctoral position supporting legal research.

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Clémence PoirierView profile

Research Fellow

ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Clémence Poirier is a Senior Researcher in the Cyberdefense Project within the Risk and Resilience Team at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich. She previously served as a Research Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) in Vienna and as a Researcher for Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. She also holds the position of Space Generation Advocacy and Policy Platform's Lead on Responsible Space Behavior at the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC). Her educational background includes a Master's degree in International Relations, International Security and Defense and a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Applied Languages (English, Russian, Spanish), both from University Jean Moulin Lyon III, France. Dr. Poirier is multilingual, which supports her international research collaborations. Dr. Poirier's research focuses on the critical intersection of space operations and cybersecurity, with particular emphasis on geopolitical implications of cyber conflict in outer space. Her work examines how terrestrial conflicts like the Ukraine war impact space security architecture and explores policy frameworks for protecting space infrastructure from cyber threats. She has conducted extensive research on space cybersecurity policy across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Europe, and the United States. Analysis of her publication record reveals a clear progression from foundational space policy research toward increasingly specialized work on space cybersecurity. Her recent publications demonstrate growing attention to practical policy implementation challenges, with several papers addressing specific national and regional approaches to space cybersecurity governance. There's also a notable trend toward multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly with technical experts in space systems engineering. Dr. Poirier has established significant research partnerships with major space institutions including the European Space Agency, with whom she collaborated on climate policy research examining the integration of space-based data in European environmental policies. Her work with SmartSat CRC in Australia demonstrates international research coordination on space infrastructure security. She leads research initiatives focused on responsible space behavior and has contributed to policy development through her work with the European Economic and Social Committee. Her current Cyberdefense Project at ETH Zurich's CSS represents the culmination of her expertise in space security policy development.

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Tamika NunleyView profile

Research Professor

Duke UniversityUnited States

Tamika Nunley serves as Research Professor of History at Duke University within the Arts & Sciences division, holding the prestigious William & Sue Gross Professorship. Her scholarly work centers on the intersection of slavery, gender, and early American history, with particular expertise in African American women's experiences during the 19th century. Her research interests focus on the history of slavery , African American women's and gender history , the early Republic , and the American Civil War . Through meticulous examination of nineteenth-century newspapers, government documents, letters, abolitionist records, legislation, and memoirs, she reconstructs how Black women navigated oppressive systems to develop conceptions of liberty, self-respect, and power. Her work reveals enslaved and free Black women as active agents in shaping Washington D.C.'s history and broader nineteenth-century transformations. Analysis of her publications shows consistent focus on gendered experiences within legal frameworks , Black intellectual traditions , and resistance strategies across her monographs and journal articles. Her scholarship bridges legal history, gender studies, and African American intellectual history through examination of freedom suits, clemency petitions, and literary production. Her scientific recognition includes: 2021 Letitia Woods Brown Book Prize for best book in African American women's history 2021 Pauli Murray Book Prize for best book in Black intellectual history 2021 Mary Kelley Prize for best book in women, gender, or sexuality in the Early American Republic 2023 Cary and Ann Maguire Chair in Ethics and American History from the Library of Congress Nunley's scholarly impact extends through editorial service on Civil War History , The Journal of Southern History , and The Journal of the Civil War Era , alongside committee work for major historical associations. Her research has received substantial support from the Andrew Mellon Foundation, Woodrow Wilson Foundation, American Association of University Women, and Bright Institute Fellowship program. As a lifetime member of the Association of Black Women Historians, she actively contributes to academic communities focused on African American women's historical experiences and intellectual traditions.

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Shobha L. MahadevView profile

Clinical Professor

Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Shobha L. Mahadev is a Clinical Professor of Law at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law, where she also serves as Assistant Dean for Clinical Education. She works within the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC), representing adolescents and adults in appellate, post-conviction, and clemency proceedings. Additionally, she directs the Illinois Coalition for the Fair Sentencing of Children, leading policy and litigation efforts for youth sentencing reform. Education: BA, University of California, Berkeley JD, Northwestern University School of Law Research Focus: Her expertise centers on juvenile justice reform, criminal appellate advocacy, and clinical legal education. She specializes in sentencing law for youth offenders, developing training resources for defenders, and influencing policy through amicus briefs submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and state courts. Publications: Her co-authored 2008 manual, Illinois Juvenile Defender Practice Notebook , remains a key resource for juvenile defense attorneys, reflecting her dedication to improving legal representation for youth. Her scholarly work emphasizes practical training and systemic reform in juvenile justice. Leadership & Clinical Work: As project director of the Illinois Coalition for the Fair Sentencing of Children, she coordinates statewide advocacy and litigation strategy. She mentors law students in the CFJC clinic, overseeing cases involving youth sentencing and appeals.

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Sylvia Kesper-BiermannView profile

Professor

University of HamburgGermany

Prof. Dr. Sylvia Kesper-Biermann is a Professor of Historical Educational Research at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Education, specifically within the department of General, Intercultural and International Comparative Education and Educational Psychology (EW 1). She has held this position since 2017 and previously served in various academic roles at institutions such as Justus-Liebig University Giessen, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and the University of Cologne. Her research focuses on historical education, transnational educational spaces, comics as educational media, post-colonial education, and the history of human rights and emotions. Educationally, she studied Middle and Modern History, History Didactics, and Specialist Journalism at Universities of Siegen, Gießen, and Bristol. Her career includes roles as a research coordinator for the DFG Graduate School on Automatism, a research fellow at the University of Paderborn, and participation in multiple DFG-funded projects. Her research interests are interdisciplinary, emphasizing the intersection of education, history, and media. Recent work explores comics' role in language education for guest workers in West Germany, transnational colonial schools, and emotional dimensions of legal cultures. She has published extensively, including monographs like Einheit und Recht and edited volumes on Turkish-German educational discourse. Prof. Kesper-Biermann has received notable awards such as the Hamburger Lehrpreis 2023 and the Karl-Ferdinand-Werner Fellowship. She leads projects like PostKol (on post-colonial education) and ComBiMe (comics as educational media in West Germany). Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary educational challenges, emphasizing visual literacy, migration studies, and transnational collaboration. Her academic contributions include organizing lecture series on pedagogy, sexuality, and body politics, as well as international conferences on education history and comics studies. She collaborates with institutions like the Comic Kolloquium Nord and the German Society for Comics Studies, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue in visual and educational historiography.

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E. Lea JohnstonView profile

Professor

University of FloridaUnited States

E. Lea Johnston is the Clarence J. TeSelle Professor and Professor of Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. She is a leading expert in mental health law, criminal law, and criminal procedure, with her work appearing in top law reviews and peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journals. Her scholarship has been widely cited by legal scholars, appears in leading treatises, and has received attention from courts and social scientists. Her theory of sentencing forms part of the theoretical framework for the standard textbook for forensic psychiatry fellowship programs. Professor Johnston earned her A.B. from Princeton University and her J.D. (cum laude) from Harvard Law School. Before entering academia, she worked as a litigation associate at Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, D.C., served as director of the Maryland Public Interest Research Group, and clerked for Judge Richard Tallman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Johnston's research primarily focuses on the intersection of mental health and criminal justice. Her work examines how mental illness impacts criminal responsibility, competence to stand trial, sentencing, and diversion programs. She has made significant contributions to understanding diminished responsibility doctrines, insanity defenses, mental health courts, and assisted outpatient treatment. Her scholarship often employs interdisciplinary approaches, integrating legal analysis with insights from psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral sciences to develop more humane and just approaches to mentally ill offenders within the criminal justice system. Her publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output with significant impact across multiple disciplines. The trajectory of her work shows an evolution from foundational analyses of legal standards for mentally ill defendants toward more comprehensive reform proposals addressing systemic issues in how the criminal justice system handles mental illness. Elected to American Law Institute (2020) Former Chair of Criminal Justice Section, American Association of Law Schools Former Chair of Law and Mental Disability Section, American Association of Law Schools Member of Legal Scholars Committee, American Psychology-Law Society Professor Johnston has significantly influenced both legal scholarship and practice through her theoretical contributions and practical recommendations. Her work on sentencing theory for mentally ill offenders has been incorporated into forensic psychiatry training materials, demonstrating real-world impact beyond academia. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and leadership roles suggest substantial research support throughout her career. Her scholarship serves as a critical bridge between legal doctrine and clinical mental health practice, offering frameworks that balance therapeutic needs with justice considerations.

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Robert ZauzmerView profile

Adjunct Professor

University of PennsylvaniaUnited States

Robert Zauzmer is an Adjunct Professor of Law and a long-serving Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He has held significant leadership roles in federal prosecution, appellate supervision, and Department of Justice initiatives, particularly in corruption, fraud, and sentencing reform. Education: B.A., summa cum laude, UCLA, 1982 J.D., Stanford Law School, 1985 Law Clerk, Judge Arlin M. Adams, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1985–1986) His research and professional interests focus on criminal law, federal appellate practice, and sentencing policy. He has played a central role in landmark prosecutions, including cases involving Philadelphia City Hall corruption, State Senator Vincent J. Fumo, and District Attorney R. Seth Williams. His work on retroactive crack cocaine sentencing reforms has had national impact. Zauzmer has twice received the Department of Justice’s John Marshall Award, the highest honor for litigation excellence. He served as national chair of the Appellate Chiefs Committee (2012–2014) and as Acting Pardon Attorney (2016–2017), where he helped implement President Obama’s clemency initiative for nonviolent drug offenders. In his role at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he has served as Chief of Appeals since 1998, supervising all federal criminal appeals in the district and arguing numerous en banc cases before the Third Circuit. His career bridges high-level legal practice and academic engagement through teaching and mentorship. No formal advisees or research grants are listed, but his influence extends through legal policy, training, and national DOJ leadership. He has not published scientific articles, but his legal briefs and policy work have shaped sentencing law across the United States.

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Katherine BeckettView profile

Professor

University of WashingtonUnited States

Katherine Beckett is a Professor in the Department of Law, Societies & Justice and the Department of Sociology at the University of Washington. She co-directs the Rethinking Punishment project and chairs the Law, Societies & Justice Department. Her research focuses on criminal justice reform, social inequality, and urban social control. Education: Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles (1994) M.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1989) B.A., University of California, San Diego (1986) Her work examines the intersection of law, race, and incarceration, particularly in drug enforcement, capital punishment, and sentencing disparities. Recent projects evaluate housing outcomes and sentencing reforms. Her research trends (2024-2011) emphasize criminal justice policy, race, and urban governance, with subfields including prosecutorial discretion, life sentences, and socio-cultural theories of punishment. Scientific Awards: University of Washington's Public Service Award Washington State Academy of Sciences member (2016) She has advised students including Kaitlyn Laibe (2023), E. J. Munizza (2021), and Andrew Choi (2020), focusing on issues like early release and housing crises. Her grants include support from the National Science Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Open Society Institute. Professor Beckett collaborates with civic organizations such as the Public Defender Association, Northwest Defender’s Association, and Columbia Legal Services. Her lab initiatives include the Rethinking Punishment project and partnerships with Seattle Clemency Project.

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Clémence KarmannView profile

Lecturer

University of LorraineFrance

Probability and Statistics

Clémence Karmann is a faculty member at the University of Lorraine, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Technology and part of the Probability and Statistics team. She is based at the Nancy campus, located at Campus, Boulevard des Aiguillettes, 54506 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France. Her work aligns with the Institute Élie Cartan de Lorraine (IECL), focusing on mathematical research areas such as probability theory and statistical analysis.

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Mitchell F. CrustoView profile

Professor

Loyola University New OrleansUnited States

Mitchell F. Crusto serves as the Henry F. Bonura, Jr., Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, teaching Property, Wills and Trusts, Real Estate Transactions, and Disaster Law. He has held visiting professorships at Washington University, University of Miami, and Vermont Law School, and received multiple teaching and advising awards. Education J.D., Yale Law School, 1981 M.A., Oxford University, 1985 (Marshall Scholar) B.A., Oxford University, 1980 B.A., Yale University, 1975 Research Focus : Professor Crusto's scholarship critically examines law-society intersections through lenses of liberty, property rights, and systemic equity . His pioneering work on college athletes' Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights challenges traditional property frameworks, while disaster law research analyzes civil liberties during emergencies. Recent publications confront racial justice in policing, marijuana reform, and constitutional travel rights with empirical rigor and policy relevance. Publication Trends : His 2020-2025 output reveals intensified focus on emerging legal frontiers —NIL commercialization, criminal justice reform for marijuana offenses, and pandemic-era civil liberties—with 60% of recent works addressing athlete compensation and racial equity. Scholarship consistently bridges theoretical jurisprudence (e.g., libertarian property theory) with urgent real-world applications (e.g., post-Katrina civil liberties). Awards & Recognition Marshall Scholarship ABA Silver Gavel Book Award Finalist ( Involuntary Heroes ) National media features (CBS Sunday Morning, Newsweek) Multiple university teaching and advising awards Professional Impact : Crusto leverages extensive government experience—clerking for Fifth Circuit Judge John Minor Wisdom and advising two U.S. Presidents—to inform scholarship. His media advocacy (e.g., CBS Sunday Morning feature on affirmative action) translates academic work into public discourse. Though no formal lab structure exists, his disaster law research collaborates with Gulf Coast policy institutes through the Katrina-focused Involuntary Heroes initiative.

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Jeffrey CrouchView profile

Associate Professor

American UniversityUnited States

Dr. Jeffrey Crouch serves as an associate professor of American politics at American University, specializing in federal executive clemency and the presidential pardon power. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in this niche field, frequently contributing commentary to major media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, Atlantic, Los Angeles Times, Politico, NBC News, and Newsweek. Dr. Crouch holds multiple prestigious editorial positions, serving as Editor of Congress & the Presidency journal and Co-Editor of the Congressional Leaders book series for the University Press of Kansas. He is also a Fellow at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies (CCPS). B.A. from Hope College J.D. from University of Michigan Law School Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America Dr. Crouch's research centers on the constitutional and practical dimensions of presidential clemency, with particular focus on historical patterns, contemporary applications, and the evolving relationship between executive power and the justice system. His work examines how presidents from different eras have utilized pardon authority, the political implications of high-profile clemency decisions, and the institutional mechanisms surrounding the pardon process. He has extensively analyzed pardon practices across presidential administrations, with special attention to modern controversies involving Trump, Obama, and other recent presidents. His scholarship bridges legal theory, political history, and contemporary political analysis. Dr. Crouch's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output focused on executive power and presidential authority. His work shows a clear evolution from foundational research on the pardon power's theoretical framework toward increasingly applied analyses of contemporary presidential actions. While maintaining rigorous academic standards, his recent publications have become more engaged with current political debates, reflecting his dual role as scholar and public commentator. His interdisciplinary approach combines legal analysis, historical research, and political science methodology to examine presidential power through multiple lenses. As an educator, Dr. Crouch teaches courses directly related to his research expertise, including The U.S. Presidency, The Presidency and the Executive Branch, and Presidential Scandals. His Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 course schedule indicates active teaching responsibilities. His role as Editor of Congress & the Presidency provides him with significant influence in shaping scholarly discourse in his field. Dr. Crouch's affiliation with the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies (CCPS) positions him within a major research hub focused on American political institutions. This center serves as an intellectual home for his work and provides opportunities for collaborative research with other scholars examining the interplay between different branches of government. His ongoing media presence demonstrates how his academic expertise translates into public discourse on critical constitutional issues.

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Mark OslerView profile

Professor

University of St. ThomasUnited States

Professor Mark Osler at the University of St. Thomas School of Law is a leading advocate for sentencing and clemency policies rooted in human dignity. As Robert and Marion Short Distinguished Chair in Law, he founded the Federal Expungement Initiative to address non-violent federal criminal records, co-founded the Clemency Resource Center, and spearheaded the first federal commutations law clinic. His work has been cited in New York Times editorials and featured in major publications like Rolling Stone . Education: Yale Law School (JD), College of William and Mary (BA) His research spans criminal law , death penalty , federal commutations , clemency , and prisoner rights . Recent publications focus on clemency system reform, drug policy, and racial disparities in sentencing. He testified as an expert before the U.S. Sentencing Commission and House Subcommittee on Crime. His 15 most recent articles analyze federal clemency trends, sentencing equity, and intersections of criminal justice with religious ethics. Key themes include judicial discretion in drug sentencing, systemic reform, and constitutional principles of mercy. Scientific Awards: Professor of the Year (2016, 2019) Dean's Award for Outstanding Scholarship (2015) Outstanding Teaching Award (2013) Osler co-founded the Clemency Resource Center, which secured freedom for over 100 individuals through commutation petitions. He is also a published author of casebooks and memoirs on criminal law themes, including Jesus on Death Row and Prosecuting Jesus . His work bridges legal scholarship, practical advocacy, and public discourse.

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Dan GranoView profile

Professor

University of North Carolina at CharlotteUnited States

Dan Grano is a Full Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, serving as Department Chair. His research focuses on rhetoric, sport studies, race relations, and cultural analysis. His work examines intersections of sport, politics, and identity, with emphasis on racial dynamics, mental health disclosures in athletics, and historical analysis of sports figures. Recent publications explore topics ranging from Black women in sports to NFL brain injuries. Research interests span cultural studies of sports, rhetorical analysis of political and racial discourse, and examination of how sports culture reflects broader societal issues. Grano's work frequently employs critical theory to analyze power structures and social inequalities embedded in athletic institutions.

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Clemence BonnetView profile

Research Fellow

University of California, Los AngelesUnited States

Clemence Bonnet, M.D., Ph.D., is a Research Fellow at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California Los Angeles. Her work bridges clinical ophthalmology and cutting-edge research, focusing on limbal stem cell function, Wnt signaling pathways, and artificial intelligence applications in corneal health diagnostics. Education: Ph.D. in Cell Biology (2022, UCLA); M.D. (2010, University of Rouen School of Medicine, France) Clinical Training: Residency in Ophthalmology (2015, Pierre and Marie Curie University, Paris VI); Fellowship in Cornea and Refractive Surgery (2019, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute) Her research targets mechanisms regulating limbal stem cell proliferation via Wnt signaling, with the goal of developing therapies for partial limbal stem cell deficiency and vision loss. She also explores AI-based quantification of biomarkers for corneal epithelial health and stemness assessment. Clinically, Bonnet specializes in corneal surgeries such as endothelial keratoplasty, deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, limbal stem cell transplantation, and artificial cornea implantation. Her expertise extends to refractive surgery, cross-linking, and cataract procedures.

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