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Mårten SchultzView profile

Professor

• Civil Law
• Liability Law
• Tort Law
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Mårten Schultz is a Professor at the Faculty of Law, Stockholm University, where he has maintained his academic position since 2011. He is affiliated with the Department of Law and works at the Stockholm Centre for Commercial Law (SCCL), with his office located at SCCL 658d in the university library building. His academic career includes previous appointments as professor at Uppsala University, lecturer at both Uppsala and Örebro Universities, and post-doctoral researcher at the Stockholm Centre for Commercial Law. Schultz completed his undergraduate studies with a dual education in law and theoretical philosophy. He defended his doctoral thesis on "Causality" at Stockholm University in 2007 and was appointed associate professor in civil law the following year. His academic trajectory demonstrates a sustained commitment to legal scholarship and education. Professor Schultz's primary research focuses on civil law with emphasis on liability law, comparative law, and legal theory . His scholarly work extends to freedom and rights issues, criminal liability, and internet-related legal matters. His research interests reflect a sophisticated engagement with both theoretical foundations and practical applications of law, particularly in tort law and compensation systems. He frequently bridges traditional legal scholarship with contemporary challenges in digital society, as evidenced by his leadership of the Institute for Law and the Internet. Analysis of Professor Schultz's recent scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on tort law principles, causation, liability frameworks, and compensation mechanisms. His publications demonstrate expertise in both Swedish and European legal contexts, with particular attention to the development of legal principles and their practical application across various domains including property damage, economic loss, and criminal victim compensation. His work often examines the intersection of law with emerging technologies and societal challenges. HM the King's medal in the 8th size in the ribbon of the Order of the Seraphim (2022) Åforsk Foundation Prize for Successful Knowledge Dissemination (2018) Nature and Culture Popular Science Award (2017) The Kjell Hultman Prize from the Swedish Computer Society (2014) Pedagogical Award as Teacher of the Year at Stockholm University (2012) Lawyer of the Year (2012) Professor Schultz actively contributes to academic governance and mentoring. He serves on the Faculty of Law's Education Committee and the Admissions Council for PhD students. Within the Department of Law, he leads the course "Swedish Law in Context." His external academic engagements include serving as faculty opponent at dissertation defenses and membership on various academic councils. Beyond formal academic roles, he significantly contributes to public legal discourse through his work as editor of the Swedish Lawyers' Journal, legal commentator for Svenska Dagbladet, and co-host of the Juridikpodden since 2013. Professor Schultz maintains a central role at the Stockholm Centre for Commercial Law, where he serves on both the board and scientific council. He chairs the tort law panel, which organizes regular seminars, and oversees the Centre's book series. His leadership extends to the Institute for Law and the Internet, which he chairs, demonstrating his commitment to addressing contemporary legal challenges at the intersection of law and technology.

Stephanie Ben-IshaiView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy Law
• Contract Law
• Commercial Law
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Stephanie Ben-Ishai serves as a Distinguished Research Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, where she is nationally and internationally recognized for expertise in bankruptcy, contract, and commercial law. Her scholarship has been cited by every level of Canadian court, and she has provided expert testimony in Canadian and American judicial proceedings while advising governments and regulatory bodies on insolvency matters. Her academic credentials include: LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School LLM from Harvard Law School as Fulbright Scholar and SSHRC Doctoral Scholar Professor Ben-Ishai's research focuses on systemic vulnerabilities in financial systems, with particular emphasis on consumer bankruptcy, payday lending regulation, and the intersection of law with social justice. Her work examines how over-indebtedness impacts marginalized populations and proposes innovative debt relief mechanisms, consistently bridging theoretical scholarship with practical law reform. Recent scholarship addresses emerging challenges including AI-driven credit discrimination and cannabis industry bankruptcy. Her 2019-2023 publications reveal a strategic focus on contemporary financial crises, analyzing high-cost lending practices, pandemic-related insolvency trends, and cross-border regulatory challenges in emerging industries. This body of work demonstrates methodological diversity spanning empirical analysis, comparative law, and policy-oriented scholarship with increasing attention to technological disruption in credit markets. Her accolades include: American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence York University Distinguished Research Professor INSOL International Scholar Distinguished Fulbright Fellowship Sprout Fellowship in Canadian Studies Thomas Feeney Visiting Professorship Professor Ben-Ishai has supervised graduate research in bankruptcy and financial regulation while securing substantial research funding: Four SSHRC grants as Principal Investigator Law Foundation of Ontario funding Law Commission of Canada research support Industry Canada grants Schulich School of Business National Research Program awards She co-founded and edits the Insolvency Institute of Canada Law Journal and directs the Osgoode Business Clinic providing pro bono legal services to small enterprises. Her international engagement includes visiting professorships at eight law schools across four countries and active participation in global insolvency research networks.

• Labor Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Law
• +3 more

Jay Shin serves as an Adjunct Professor at Southwestern Law School since 2019 while concurrently holding a position as Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice in the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Standards Section since spring 2021. His career bridges academic instruction with frontline enforcement of labor protections, focusing on economic justice for vulnerable populations through litigation and policy advocacy. His academic credentials include: B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, University of California, Irvine M.A. in International Trade, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea J.D., Southwestern Law School (2007) Professor Shin's scholarly work centers on labor law violations within underground economies, particularly wage theft and worker misclassification in bankruptcy proceedings. His research examines how corporate shell structures evade labor obligations, connecting bankruptcy law with workers' rights enforcement. He advocates for systemic reforms to protect low-wage workers through equitable consolidation of corporate assets and aggressive lien enforcement, emphasizing practical solutions for exploited laborers in informal markets. In his January Intersession course "Wage Theft: Underground Economy," he integrates real-world litigation experience from high-stakes bankruptcy cases involving trucking industry restructuring, providing students with actionable strategies for combating wage theft in complex corporate environments.

Freya KodarView profile

Associate Professor

• Law and Disability
• Consumer Law
• Pension Law
• +5 more

Freya Kodar is the Dean of Law and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Victoria. She joined the faculty in 2005 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2012. Her research focuses on income inequality, consumer law, pensions, disability law, and financial regulation. She co-authored the first Canadian textbook on Law and Disability in Canada: Cases and Materials (2023). Her work examines regulatory responses to consumer debt, pension fund investments, and retirement security for precarious workers. Education: BA, McGill University (1990) LLB, University of Victoria (1995) LLM, Osgoode Hall Law School (2002) Teaching & Research: Teaches Debtor and Creditor Relations, Torts, Pension Law, and Disability Law. Her scholarship appears in the Canadian Journal of Women and the Law, Dalhousie Law Journal, and interdisciplinary journals like Atlantis: Critical Studies in Gender, Culture & Social Justice . Professional Service: Served as Associate Dean of Administration and Research (2016–2021). Active in legal education reform and policy advocacy, particularly around financial literacy and vulnerable consumer protections.

Dubravka AkšamovićView profile

Professor

• Competition Law
• Corporate Law
• Bankruptcy Law
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Prof. Dubravka Akšamović is a Full Professor and Head of the Department of Commercial, Financial, Maritime and General Traffic Law at the Faculty of Law, Osijek. She holds a PhD in Competition Law and has been actively involved in academic leadership since 2003, including directing the Law Clinic and co-leading the interdisciplinary Law and Economics Clinic with the Faculty of Economics. Fluent in English, German, and Italian, she teaches courses on Company Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy Law, and Competition Law at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Her research focuses on EU competition law, judicial review mechanisms, and corporate governance, with notable contributions to publications like Competition Law in Croatia (2019) and EU Competition and State Aid Rules (2018). She chairs specialist programs in Business Law and Transactions and serves on international bodies such as the European Network for Clinical Legal Education (ENCLE). Awards include the 2020/21 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her work bridges legal theory with practical clinical education, emphasizing access to justice and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: Bachelor’s (Faculty of Law Osijek), PhD in Competition Law (2008). Professional Roles: Bar member since 2003, Head of Clinical Programs, Jean Monnet Module Lead in EU Competition Law (2018–2021). Key Contributions: Over 50 publications, involvement in EU-funded projects, and regulatory advisory roles including the Council of Conciliators at ICSID.

Irina V FoxView profile

Professor

• Business Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Debtor-Creditor Relations
• +4 more

Irina V Fox is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Creighton University School of Law. She holds a JD from Louisiana State University Law Center, graduating summa cum laude (second in class) and as a member of the Order of the Coif. Prior to academia, she practiced at Latham & Watkins in San Francisco, representing multinational corporations in antitrust litigation, merger transactions, and bankruptcy cases, including high-profile Silicon Valley trials. She clerked for Judge Carl J. Barbier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Teaching Interests: Business Associations, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Secured Transactions Research Focus: Debtor-creditor relations, Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations, fraudulent transfers, penalty clauses in testaments (Louisiana Civil Law), and criminal record expungement under California Penal Code Section 851.8 Her publications address complex bankruptcy law issues, corporate governance, and criminal justice reform. Fox has presented at international academic events, including a guest lecture on Silicon Valley startups at Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Russia. She also participated in San Francisco MCLE panels on law review publishing strategies.

• Bankruptcy Law
• Insolvency Law
• Commercial Law
• +4 more

Agnieszka Cybulska-Bienioszek serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Commercial Law at the Faculty of Finance, University of Economics in Katowice, Poland. Her academic profile centers on Polish bankruptcy and insolvency law within the national legal framework, with documented expertise in commercial litigation and debt restructuring mechanisms. Her research concentrates on Bankruptcy Law, Insolvency Law, and Commercial Law with specific emphasis on pre-pack sales, secured creditor rights, and asset valuation in insolvency proceedings. Key investigations include the death implications for insolvent entrepreneurs, treatment of secured creditors in restructuring plans, and legal frameworks for enterprise sales during bankruptcy. Her work consistently analyzes Polish Supreme Court rulings and legislative amendments to the Bankruptcy Law, demonstrating deep engagement with practical implementation challenges in national insolvency practice. Publications reveal a strong trend toward contemporary restructuring mechanisms, particularly pre-pack liquidation procedures and their impact on creditor hierarchies. Her scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with procedural implementation, focusing on Articles 293 and 323 of the Commercial Code while addressing critical gaps in secured creditor protection and asset disposal protocols. With a ministerial score of 455 reflecting significant scholarly impact within the Polish academic system, her contributions are recognized through ORCID (0000-0003-2664-6611) and various publication databases. Though specific awards aren't documented, this score indicates substantial contribution to legal scholarship in Poland. Dr. Cybulska-Bienioszek actively engages in legal discourse through case commentaries and scholarly analyses, though no student advisement, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations are indicated in available records. Her research maintains consistent focus on evolving Polish insolvency regulations and their practical application in commercial disputes.

ELINA MOUSTAIRAView profile

Professor

• Comparative Law
• International Law
• Insolvency Law
• +3 more

Elina Moustaira is a Professor of Comparative Law at the School of Law , National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She holds multiple leadership roles, including Deputy Director of the LL.M. in International & European Legal Studies, Director of the Department of International Studies, and Chair of the Erasmus Committee. Her academic contributions include over 10 authored books and 200+ articles/chapters, focusing on comparative legal systems, insolvency law, and cultural heritage law. Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs in Comparative Law, International Business Transactions, and Art Law. She has supervised 5 doctoral students. Internationally, she is a Guest Professor at Université Paris Nanterre and actively participates in global legal organizations like the International Association of Legal Science (AISL-IALS) as First Vice-President, and the Conference of European Restructuring and Insolvency Law (CERIL). Research interests emphasize cross-border legal frameworks, cultural heritage preservation, and legal transplants. Her work bridges legal systems across jurisdictions, with notable contributions to insolvency law harmonization and art collection regulation.

Alexandra SicklerView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy Law
• Subchapter V Bankruptcy
• Debtor-Creditor Relations
• +3 more

Alexandra Sickler is a Professor of Law at the University of North Dakota School of Law , specializing in bankruptcy law with a focus on Subchapter V, debtor-creditor relations, and consumer financial services. She holds the Archie Unterseher Endowed Professorship . Her research emphasizes bankruptcy system integrity, including the role of the US Trustee Program and ethical compliance in bankruptcy courts. She contributed to a task force evaluating Subchapter V efficacy, finding it improves creditor outcomes while streamlining small-business reorganization. Recent work critiques the 2024 reversion of Subchapter V debt limits, arguing it disadvantages businesses. Prof. Sickler advises law students like Katelyn Heley (2025 Eighth Circuit Distinguished Law Student), promoting leadership in agricultural bankruptcy. She has been quoted in Bloomberg Law 5+ times since 2023, addressing topics from student-loan servicer violations to legislative proposals extending bankruptcy thresholds. Awards: 2024 American College of Consumer Financial Services Writing Competition Winner Recent Activities: Co-authored ABI task force report on Subchapter V (2024), testified on CFPB authority (2023), published in Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal

• Insolvency Law
• Corporate Restructuring
• European Union Legal Frameworks
• +3 more

Jennifer Gant is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Derby's College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on insolvency law, corporate restructuring, and European Union legal frameworks, with particular emphasis on vulnerable stakeholders, judicial cooperation, and the intersection of social policy with economic recovery. She has contributed to numerous international projects, including the JCOERE initiative exploring judicial cooperation in economic recovery across Europe. Her work examines topics such as legal harmonization challenges in the EU, employment protection during insolvency, and the impact of crises like Brexit and the pandemic on corporate rescue frameworks. Key publications include analyses of preventive restructuring directives, vulnerability theory in insolvency law, and the role of social policy in balancing business continuity and worker rights. Research Projects: JCOERE (Judicial Cooperation in Economic Recovery), YANIL (European Restructuring Studies) Key Themes: EU legal harmonization, cross-border insolvency, stakeholder fairness in restructuring Dr. Gant frequently collaborates with international scholars and institutions, contributing to edited volumes and policy-oriented reports. Her work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implications, aiming to enhance fairness and efficiency in insolvency and restructuring processes.

David MorrisonView profile

Associate Professor

• Revenue Law
• Corporate Law
• Insolvency Law
• +6 more

Associate Professor David Morrison is an accomplished academic at the TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland, specializing in revenue law, corporate and insolvency law, and economic analysis. With a diverse educational background including BCom, LLB, MFM, LLM, GCEd and PhD (Qld), as well as professional qualifications as a Barrister-at-law, Chartered Accountant (CA), Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (FFin), and Chartered Tax Advisor of The Taxation Institute (CTA), he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to his research. His research interests span across multiple critical areas of law and finance: Revenue Law and Taxation Corporate and Insolvency Law Bankruptcy Law Finance Law and Financial Literacy Economic Analysis of Legal Frameworks Professor Morrison's extensive publication record demonstrates his deep engagement with contemporary legal issues. His recent work shows a particular focus on insolvency proceedings, corporate rescue mechanisms, trust law, and the intersection of tax law with insolvency. His research often addresses practical implications for creditors, debtors, and the broader financial system, with increasing attention to cross-border insolvency issues and international comparisons. Among his notable achievements are: Recipient of three ARC research grants UQ Vice-Chancellors Research Excellence award Holding over 20 research grants throughout his career Authoring/co-authoring 13 books including "Voluntary Administration Thomson service" Professor Morrison has been actively involved in policy discussions, contributing submissions to government inquiries on topics ranging from wage theft to insolvency law reform. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical legal and policy considerations, making significant contributions to both theoretical understanding and real-world application of insolvency and corporate law principles. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on the practical implications of legal frameworks for businesses, individuals, and the broader economy, with particular attention to financial literacy and the impact of legal structures on economic outcomes.

Irit MevorachView profile

Professor

• International Commercial Law
• Insolvency Law
• Cross-Border Insolvency
• +4 more

Professor Irit Mevorach is a Professor of International Commercial Law at the School of Law, University of Warwick. Her research focuses on the intersection of company law, corporate governance, insolvency, and private international law, with emphasis on cross-border frameworks and policy reforms for resilient economic systems. She holds office hours in Term 2: Monday 15:00-16:00 and Friday 12:00-13:00 (in-person or online). Her work addresses legal challenges across business sizes—from SMEs to multinational groups—and financial institutions. Methodologies include identifying systemic gaps in insolvency laws and advocating for socially and environmentally conscious policy choices. She has authored influential books on cross-border insolvency, corporate group insolvency, and financial institution resolution, published by Oxford University Press. Her publications emphasize global standards and cooperation, such as Financial Institutions in Distress (2023) and The Future of Cross-Border Insolvency (2018). These works highlight trends in resolving cross-border crises and improving creditor-debtor frameworks. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided materials. Professor Mevorach’s teaching and supervision span corporate law and insolvency-related topics, though specific student names or grant details are not documented here. Her lab or team affiliations are not mentioned, but her research collaborations are evident through her authored works and institutional affiliations.

Hinrich JuliusView profile

Professor

• Civil Law
• Economic Law
• Comparative Law
• +3 more

Hinrich Julius is Professor of Civil Law and Legal Dialogue with Emerging Countries at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Law since March 2010, coordinating the EU-funded "China-EU School of Law" project. Previously, he held full professorships at Hochschule Wismar (1997-2000) and Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (2000-2004), and served as head of GTZ's legal cooperation office in Beijing (2004-2009). His academic journey includes law studies at FU Berlin and University of Hamburg, legal clerkship at Hamburg Higher Regional Court with a London placement, and a 1994 PhD on self-employment in construction. Research Focus: Julius specializes in Transformation and Law, particularly Chinese legal development within civil, economic, and property law frameworks. His work examines legal harmonization in emerging economies, focusing on China's civil code evolution, property rights reforms, and international trade regulations. He analyzes how socialist legal systems adapt Western concepts through comparative lenses, emphasizing institutional cooperation and practical implementation challenges in transitional societies. Publication Trends: His 2003-2009 publications reveal concentrated expertise in Chinese legal modernization, with 80% addressing property law, civil code development, and foreign trade systems. Key themes include the interplay between continental European legal traditions and Chinese reform, institutional capacity building through international cooperation, and the practical realities of legal transplants. His collaborative work demonstrates consistent engagement with German-Chinese legal dialogue. Scientific Recognition: No specific awards are documented in the source material, though his EU project coordination indicates significant research leadership. Academic Service: As coordinator of the China-EU School of Law initiative, Julius manages substantial international grant funding. While specific advisees aren't listed, his professorial role entails supervising doctoral candidates in comparative law and legal transformation studies. His office (Law House Room A425) operates with secretary support for administrative functions. Research Infrastructure: Julius leads the dedicated "Legal Dialogue with Emerging Countries" professorship unit, centered on EU project coordination and German-Chinese academic exchange. The position maintains direct institutional links with Chinese legal education bodies through the China-EU School of Law framework.

Lauris RasnačsView profile

Associate Professor

• Competition law
• Protection of trade secrets
• Liability of board members
• +7 more

Lauris Rasnačs serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Latvia, where he teaches Market, Competition and Business Law; Alternative Dispute Resolution; and Commercial Law. His academic appointment is complemented by significant professional legal practice, reflecting his dual expertise in legal scholarship and courtroom application. Professor Rasnačs specializes in competition law with particular expertise in cartel damages, liquidated damages frameworks, and competition enforcement procedures. His research spans protection of trade secrets, liability of board members, shareholder disputes, unfair competition mechanisms, strict liability applications, and arbitration proceedings. His scholarly work consistently addresses practical challenges within Latvian legal practice while engaging with broader European Union legal frameworks. His recent publications reveal a focused trajectory on competition law jurisprudence, particularly examining how competition violations translate to civil liability. Key themes include causation determination, damages quantification methodologies, and the application of equality principles in competition enforcement. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical courtroom applications, demonstrating how European competition law principles are implemented within Latvian judicial contexts. Sworn attorney since 2007 Founder and partner of Law Firm RASNAČS European and Latvian trademark attorney since 2011 Member of UNIDROIT Governing Council since 2023 Professor Rasnačs' dual professional identity as academic and practicing attorney positions him uniquely to mentor students interested in competition litigation, commercial law, and intellectual property. His extensive publication record demonstrates ongoing engagement with evolving legal challenges in both national and European contexts, particularly regarding the intersection of competition law and civil liability frameworks.

Nathaniel PattisonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Household Finance
• Public Economics
• Consumer Bankruptcy
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Dr. Nathaniel Pattison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Southern Methodist University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and researches household finance, public economics, and consumer credit markets, with a focus on bankruptcy regulations and debtor protections. His work examines how consumer credit market interventions and social safety nets help individuals withstand economic shocks. Research spans bankruptcy law impacts, credit accessibility for small businesses, and labor market interactions with financial policies. Recent publications analyze geographic disparities in bankruptcy filings, effects of credit-check bans on employment, and consumption smoothing mechanisms during financial distress. His research informs policy design to address market failures in consumer finance.