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Samuel WashingtonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Genitourinary oncology
• Prostate cancer
• Bladder cancer
• +4 more

Samuel Washington, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in genitourinary oncology and outcomes research. He holds a BS in Genetics from UC Davis (2007), an MD from UCSF (2012), a Master of Advanced Study in Clinical Research (2019), and completed urology residency (2018) and urologic-oncology fellowship (2020) at UCSF. He also graduated from the UCSF Health Executive Leadership Academy (2023-2024) and the Foundations for Excellence in Leadership Program (2024-present). Education: University of California, Davis — BS, Genetics, 2007 University of California, San Francisco — MD, 2012 University of California, San Francisco — Resident, Urology, 2018 University of California, San Francisco — MAS, Clinical Research, 2019 University of California, San Francisco — Postdoctoral Fellow, Urologic Oncology, 2020 University of California, San Francisco — Health Executive Leadership Academy, 2023-2024 University of California, San Francisco — Foundations for Excellence in Leadership Program, 2024-present Dr. Washington’s research focuses on prostate and bladder cancer disparities , health-services interventions , and community-engaged strategies to improve access and outcomes for under-represented populations. His work integrates population-level data , single-cell atlases , and qualitative community insights to design multilevel interventions that reduce racial and socioeconomic gaps in genitourinary oncology care. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a consistent emphasis on active surveillance optimization , rural-urban and racial disparities , and real-world cost and quality outcomes after prostate and bladder cancer treatment. Studies explore everything from MRI-targeted biopsy protocols to county-level mortality trends, underscoring a methodological breadth spanning epidemiology , health economics , and implementation science . Scientific Awards & Honors: Western Section AUA Second Place, Joseph F. McCarthy Physician Essay Contest (2024) Western Section AUA First-place Poster Session (2023) ERACE Research Award, ConcertAI (2021) Goldberg-Benioff Endowed Professorship in Cancer Biology, UCSF (2021) Grunfeld Scholar, SFVAMC Research Development Initiative (2021) John A. Watson Faculty Scholar, Dean’s Diversity Fund, UCSF (2019-2020) OptumLabs Health Data for Action Award (2018-2019) UCSF CADC Scholar (2010-2011) Pathways to Careers in Clinical & Translational Research Fellow (2009) Dean’s Summer Research Fellowship, UCSF (2009) Grant Funding & Leadership: Dr. Washington currently leads multi-year projects as Principal Investigator funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Movember Foundation , examining community-partnered interventions to address social barriers in prostate cancer care. He co-leads a Chan Zuckerberg Initiative -funded single-cell prostate atlas across ancestries and has served as Co-Investigator on VA and DoD grants focused on germline testing adoption and osteoporosis prediction in high-risk prostate cancer. Labs & Teams: While specific laboratory names are not listed, he collaborates extensively with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center , the San Francisco VA Health Care System , and community stakeholder groups through PCF and CZI initiatives, indicating active participation in trans-disciplinary oncology and disparities research teams.

Kirk LudwigView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind and Action
• Epistemology
• +3 more

Kirk Ludwig is the Ruth N. Halls Professor of Philosophy and Director of Graduate Studies at Indiana University Bloomington in the College of Arts & Sciences. He has held this position since joining IU in 2010 after teaching at the University of Florida from 1990 to 2010, where he was the Colonel Alan R. and Margaret G. Crow CLAS Term Professor from 2008-2010. Education: Ph.D., Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1990 B.S., Physics, summa cum laude, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1981 Ludwig's research spans foundational issues in the philosophy of language (particularly logical form and semantics), philosophy of mind and action, epistemology, and metaphysics, with a significant focus on collective intentionality and agency. His work demonstrates how these philosophical domains intersect, particularly in understanding the nature of joint action, social institutions, and linguistic communication. He approaches these topics with analytical rigor while maintaining connections to broader philosophical traditions. His recent publications reveal a consistent trajectory toward understanding collective phenomena, moving from individual to plural agency and then to institutional agency. The articles show increasing sophistication in analyzing how collective intentionality structures social reality, legal norms, speech acts, and corporate entities. His work bridges traditional philosophical concerns with contemporary issues in social ontology, demonstrating how philosophical analysis can illuminate complex social phenomena. Ludwig has made significant contributions as an editor, most notably editing the volume on Donald Davidson in the Cambridge Contemporary Philosophy in Focus series and co-editing the Routledge Handbook of Collective Intentionality with Marija Jankovic. He also co-authored major works on Donald Davidson with Ernie Lepore and has authored two influential books on collective agency: From Individual to Plural Agency: Collective Action 1 (2016) and From Plural to Institutional Agency: Collective Action 2 (2017). As Director of Graduate Studies, Ludwig oversees the philosophy department's graduate program, advising students and shaping the curriculum. His editorial work includes editing the Collective Intentionality category at PhilPapers, demonstrating his leadership in this growing field of philosophical inquiry. His research continues to explore the foundations of collective action and intentionality, with implications for understanding social institutions, legal systems, and corporate entities.

Daniel AaronView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health Law
• Health Regulation
• FDA Policy
• +5 more

Associate Professor Daniel Aaron serves at the University of Utah College of Law, specializing in health law and regulatory policy. He actively bridges legal scholarship with public health practice through his role in developing the university's first public health law course—a CDC-funded collaboration between the College of Law and the School of Medicine's Division of Public Health for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative positions him within Columbia Mailman School's national cohort for public health law education development. Professor Aaron's research critically examines the legal frameworks shaping healthcare systems, with particular focus on cancer care regulation, FDA oversight, opioid crisis accountability, and gender-affirming care policies. His scholarship consistently analyzes how deregulatory trends, judicial decisions, and corporate practices impact health equity and population outcomes. Recent work investigates Supreme Court challenges to health agencies, medical malpractice standards, and the legal dimensions of health disparities across racial and ethnic groups. His publication portfolio reveals a strategic focus on high-impact health law intersections: analyzing how bankruptcy proceedings affect public health (notably the Sackler family litigation), examining regulatory gaps in direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and evaluating climate change litigation for health protection. Aaron's work demonstrates particular attention to vulnerable populations, with recurring themes of systemic barriers to care access and the tension between market forces and public health imperatives. Through the CDC-funded 'Teaching Public Health Law' initiative, Aaron contributes to building national capacity for training public health professionals in legal navigation. This project connects him with institutions including Morehouse School of Medicine and Kent State University, fostering cross-institutional knowledge sharing about law's role in shaping health outcomes. His collaborative approach exemplifies the growing recognition that effective public health requires interdisciplinary legal understanding.

Benjamin WangView profile

Lecturer

• Immigration Law
• U.S. Immigration Policy
• Family Immigration Law
• +3 more

Benjamin Wang serves as a Pro Tem Instructor at the University of Oregon School of Law, focusing on legal education while maintaining a private immigration law practice. He holds a JD from the University of Oregon (1998) and BA in English from Seattle University (1991). His career spans over two decades in U.S. immigration law, specializing in asylum, deportation defense, family-based petitions, and business immigration. Education: Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Oregon School of Law, 1998 Bachelor of Arts in English, Seattle University, 1991 Research Focus: Mr. Wang’s practice emphasizes practical guidance on complex immigration issues such as visa appeals, removal defense, and evolving federal policies. His blog articles address current topics like Biden administration programs, criminal immigration consequences, and family unity strategies. Professional Contributions: Through his firm Benjamin Beijing Wang, P.C., he provides full-service immigration representation, assisting clients nationwide with cases before immigration courts and federal appeals courts. He emphasizes client-centered care, blending legal expertise with cultural sensitivity from his background as a first-generation immigrant. Labs/Teams: Operates a private practice with a dedicated team supporting clients through documentation preparation, court advocacy, and policy navigation.

Daniel H. ColeView profile

Professor

• Environmental and natural resources law and economics
• Property law and theory
• The Bloomington school of political-economy
• +7 more

Professor Daniel H. Cole is a distinguished faculty member at Indiana University, holding appointments at the Maurer School of Law, the Paul H. O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, and as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Political Science. He has been with Indiana University since 1991, moving to the Bloomington campus in 2011, where he serves as the Robert H. McKinney Professor of Law and Harry T. Ice Faculty Fellow. Cole's research spans environmental law and economics, property rights theory, and the Bloomington school of political-economy. His work frequently extends the research program of Elinor and Vincent Ostrom, with whom he has collaborated extensively. He is particularly known for his expertise in environmental and natural resources law, Polish constitutional and environmental law, and the institutional analysis of governance systems. Professor Cole's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of law, economics, and political institutions. His recent publications demonstrate growing attention to polycentric governance approaches, climate policy frameworks, and the theoretical foundations of property rights. The publications show increasing international collaboration and application of institutional analysis to diverse environmental challenges across multiple jurisdictions. 2015 Elinor Ostrom Prize for best article in the Journal of Institutional Economics 2019 Best Undergraduate Teaching Award, IU O'Neill School 1999 American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies Polish Book Prize Multiple Teaching Excellence Recognition Awards from Indiana University Cole has secured significant research funding including NSF Coupled Natural and Human Systems Grants and FORMAS Grants from the Swedish government. His international scholarly impact is evidenced by invited presentations across six continents and publications in multiple languages. He maintains active affiliations with the Vincent and Elinor Ostrom Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis.

Jaein Josefina LeeView profile

Lecturer

• College Access and Success
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Immigration and Refugee Education
• +3 more

Jaein Josefina Lee is a Lecturer on Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE), serving as faculty lead for the Chen Yidan Visiting Global Fellows Program and co-chair of the Data Wise Coach Certification program. She advises on institutional practices supporting first-generation, low-income immigrant students and students of color, with a specific focus on undocumented youth. Her work spans national and international educational equity initiatives, emphasizing collaborative data strategies to address systemic disparities. Educational Background: B.A., Bowdoin College M.A., University of Chicago Ed.M., Harvard Graduate School of Education Ph.D. in Education, Harvard University (2023) Research Interests: Dr. Lee examines how educational institutions can foster equitable pathways for marginalized groups, particularly through analyzing non-dominant cultural practices and agency-building strategies among undocumented students. She investigates systemic barriers in college access, immigration policy impacts on education, and institutional responses to diversity challenges. Her work integrates sociological frameworks with practical program development. Awards & Grants: 2021: Graduate Seed Grant (Harvard), Professional Development Grant (HGSE) 2020: Research Fellowship (Harvard Immigration Initiative), Summer Research Grant (Harvard) 2019: Professional Development Travel Grant (HGSE) 2016: Korean American Scholarship Foundation 2015: Honorable Mention, Ford Foundation Pre-Dissertation Fellowship 2012: Rhode Island Governor and Senate Citations 2008: Fulbright Scholarship Advising & Grants: As a Data Wise Coach, Lee focuses on teacher training for equitable data practices. She has secured grants totaling over $250k for projects on immigrant education and DEI initiatives. Her prior work includes roles at the Annenberg Institute for School Reform, where she supported districts on college readiness and ELL programs. Labs & Teams: Lee collaborates with the Chen Yidan Visiting Global Fellows Program and Data Wise Coach Certification team at HGSE. She also maintains active membership in the American Educational Research Association, Association for the Study of Higher Education, and Eastern Sociological Society since 2015.

• Tax Law
• Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
• +4 more

Andy Grewal is a Professor at the University of Iowa - College of Law , specializing in Tax Law , Constitutional Law , and Administrative Law . His work focuses on the Economic Substance Doctrine , judicial review of tax regulations , and legislative authority . His recent publications address cutting-edge issues such as the presidential criminal immunity (2024), tax implications of pandemic relief programs (2021), and constitutional challenges to wealth taxation (2023). He has extensively analyzed tax shelters , regulatory deference (Chevron, Auer), and executive-legislative conflicts (e.g., congressional subpoenas ). His research also spans voting rights , including discriminatory intent claims under the Voting Rights Act (2023).

Elana RedfieldView profile

Research Fellow

• Transgender Rights
• LGBTQ+ Policy
• Public Policy
• +3 more

Elana Redfield serves as the Arnold D. Kassoy Scholar of Law and Federal Policy Director at the Williams Institute, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. In this capacity, she coordinates comprehensive legal research and policy analysis on federal and state regulations impacting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) communities, with particular focus on transgender and nonbinary populations. Her educational foundation includes a Juris Doctor from CUNY School of Law (2008) and a bachelor's degree from New York University (2003). Prior professional experience encompasses leadership roles at the New York City Department of Social Services, where she directed safety net service improvements for LGBTQI communities, and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, providing direct legal representation for low-income transgender people of color. Redfield's research expertise centers on transgender rights, LGBTQ+ public policy, and discrimination law, with significant contributions in immigration law, social services systems, and the intersection of race and gender identity. Her work consistently addresses real-world policy impacts through community-centered methodologies, examining critical issues including gender-affirming care access, sports participation bans, economic security for LGBTQ+ youth, and immigration challenges. Analysis of her extensive publication record reveals dominant trends in evaluating anti-transgender legislation impacts, documenting transgender immigrant experiences, and addressing socioeconomic disparities through policy interventions. Her research combines rigorous legal analysis with community-based survey data to produce actionable recommendations for policymakers and service providers. Professional contributions extend beyond publications to direct policy engagement, including amicus briefs for landmark cases like United States v. Skrmetti and public comments submitted to federal agencies on regulatory matters affecting LGBTQI populations. Her work demonstrates consistent collaboration with community organizations to translate research into tangible policy changes.

Stephen LeeView profile

Professor

• Administrative Law
• Immigration Law
• Deferred Action Programs
• +5 more

Stephen Lee is a Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Faculty Research and Development at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. He specializes in administrative law and immigration law, with a focus on enforcement realities and deferred action programs. B.A., Stanford University M.A., UCLA in Asian American Studies J.D., UC Berkeley School of Law Professor Lee’s research examines immigration law’s intersection with criminal justice, labor systems, and racial justice. His work highlights systemic precarity faced by migrants and critiques policy enforcement mechanisms. His recent publications analyze deferred action programs, migrant livelihoods, and racialization in food systems. Articles span journals like Duke Law Journal and Columbia Law Review . American Law Institute (ALI) Membership Grey Fellow at Stanford Law School Lee clerked for Judge Mary Schroeder on the Ninth Circuit, worked at Skadden, Arps, and contributes to media outlets on immigration and governance issues. His advocacy emphasizes accountability and human costs in immigration policy.

Leti VolppView profile

Professor

• Critical Legal Theory
• Immigration Law
• Citizenship Theory
• +5 more

Leti Volpp serves as the Robert D. and Leslie Kay Raven Professor of Law in Access to Justice at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She directs the campus-wide Center for Race and Gender and maintains affiliations with the Jurisprudence and Social Policy Program, Designated Emphasis in Critical Theory, Center for the Study of Law and Society, Gender and Women's Studies, Institute for European Studies, Othering and Belonging LGBTQ Citizenship Cluster, and Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative. A.B., Princeton University (1986) M.S.P.H., Harvard University (1988) M.S., University of Edinburgh (1989) J.D., Columbia University (1993) Volpp's research examines how law is shaped by culture and identity, with particular focus on immigration law, citizenship theory, and racial justice. Her critical legal scholarship interrogates the intersections of gender, race, and national identity within legal frameworks. She investigates how cultural narratives influence legal decision-making, particularly in cases involving immigrant communities and marginalized populations. Her work challenges conventional understandings of citizenship and belonging while analyzing the role of law in constructing social hierarchies. Her publications reveal consistent engagement with themes of cultural representation in legal contexts, the politics of immigration enforcement, and feminist critiques of multiculturalism. Volpp's scholarship demonstrates increasing focus on contemporary issues including post-9/11 security policies, refugee crises, and the legal implications of identity politics in the Trump era, while maintaining her foundational interest in how cultural narratives shape legal outcomes. Scientific Awards: Two Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowships MacArthur Foundation Individual Research and Writing Grant Association of American Law Schools Minority Section Derrick A. Bell, Jr. Award Professor Keith Aoki Asian Pacific American Jurisprudence Award Elected Member of the American Law Institute Volpp has delivered prestigious lectures including the James A. Thomas Lecture at Yale Law School, Korematsu Lecture at NYU Law School, and Barbara Aronstein Black Lecture at Columbia Law School. She serves on the International Scientific Advisory Board of the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity and has held visiting positions at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and University of Osnabrück. Her public engagement includes media interviews such as KPFA's Against the Grain program discussing culture, gender, and identity. Before entering academia, Volpp clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Thelton E. Henderson, worked as a Skadden Fellow at Equal Rights Advocates and ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project, served as trial attorney in the DOJ Civil Rights Division, and worked as staff attorney at the National Employment Law Project. She began teaching at American University Washington College of Law in 1998 and visited at UCLA School of Law in 2004-05.

• Environmental Law
• Natural Resources Law
• Water Law
• +3 more

Luis Inaraja Vera serves as an Assistant Professor of Law at Gonzaga University School of Law, where he teaches Environmental Law, Water Law, and the Advanced Environmental and Natural Resources Law & Policy Seminar. His academic career bridges U.S. and European environmental legal frameworks through multinational research and practice. His educational credentials include: J.D. from New York University School of Law LL.M. in Environmental Law summa cum laude from Vermont Law School LL.M. in Environmental Law from the University of the Basque Country LL.B. from University of Barcelona B.S. in Environmental Science from University of Girona Professor Inaraja Vera specializes in environmental and natural resources law with emphatic focus on climate change adaptation in water governance. His research critically examines regulatory innovations like voluntary environmental programs while addressing transboundary challenges through comparative analysis of U.S. and European jurisdictions. He investigates the intersection of property rights, judicial review mechanisms, and ecological sustainability in rapidly evolving legal landscapes. His publication portfolio reveals a clear trajectory toward climate-responsive water law and adaptive regulatory frameworks. The articles demonstrate increasing emphasis on practical implementation challenges, cross-jurisdictional comparisons, and empirical assessment of environmental programs—particularly evident in his forthcoming 2025 Harvard Environmental Law Review piece on voluntary regulation and 2024 Washington University Law Review analysis of climate-driven water transitions. Professional experience includes research positions at New York University's Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy and Indiana University's Environmental Resilience Institute, where he also taught at the Maurer School of Law. Prior to academia, he practiced environmental law with Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, and collaborated with Earthjustice and the Natural Resources Defense Council during law school.

• Labor Economics
• Public Economics
• Education
• +1 more

Briana Ballis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of California, Merced. Her research focuses on labor economics, public economics, and the determinants of inequality in education, with a particular emphasis on how environmental and policy-driven factors influence educational investment decisions among vulnerable youth and their long-term impacts on socioeconomic gaps. Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California-Davis (2020) B.A. in Economics and International Relations from Boston University (2011) Her work addresses critical questions in educational policy, including the effects of early-life health conditions on racial disparities in education and the role of peer motivation in educational investments, as evidenced by studies related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Affiliated with the Inequality: Measurement, Interpretation, and Policy (MIP) Network

• Climate Change Law
• Public Trust Doctrine
• Environmental Law
• +4 more

Mary Christina Wood is the Philip H. Knight Professor of Law and Founding Director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center at the University of Oregon School of Law. She teaches courses in property law, natural resources law, public trust law, and federal Indian law, and has pioneered research in atmospheric trust litigation to hold governments accountable for climate action. Faculty Director, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Center Co-author of leading textbooks on public trust law and natural resources law Her research focuses on creating legal frameworks for governments to reduce carbon pollution and fund climate restoration through public trust doctrine and sovereign fiduciary obligations . She has developed two major legal strategies: Atmospheric Trust Litigation (2013) and Atmospheric Recovery Litigation (2017), targeting both governments and fossil fuel companies. Her 15 most recent publications span climate law, public trust doctrine, tribal sovereignty, and natural resource damage litigation. These works emphasize regional atmospheric recovery plans , soil carbon sequestration , and cross-disciplinary climate solutions . 1994 Ersted Award for Distinguished Teaching 2002 Orlando Hollis Faculty Teaching Award Wood leads several research initiatives including the Conservation Trust Project , Global Environmental Democracy Project , and Native Environmental Sovereignty Project , which empower tribes and communities through legal strategies to combat fossil fuel infrastructure. She has advised on youth-led climate litigation like Juliana v. United States and promotes natural climate solutions through lectures and policy workshops worldwide.

Joseph A. GrundfestView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Securities Regulation
• Capital Markets
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Joseph A. Grundfest is the W. A. Franke Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus at Stanford University, affiliated with Stanford Law School and the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance. He holds a JD from Stanford and advanced degrees in economics from Stanford and the London School of Economics. His expertise spans capital markets, corporate governance, and securities regulation. Education: J.D., Stanford Law School (1978) M.Sc., London School of Economics (1972) B.A., Yale University (1973) Doctoral studies in Economics, Stanford University (1975–1978) Professor Grundfest’s research focuses on corporate governance, securities litigation, and regulatory policy. He pioneered the Stanford Securities Class Action Clearinghouse and co-founded Financial Engines with Nobel laureate William Sharpe. His work emphasizes practical applications of legal and economic principles to corporate governance challenges. Recent articles highlight innovative approaches to litigation valuation (2006), shareholder mechanisms (2005), and statutory ambiguity in regulatory design (2002). His scholarship bridges academic rigor and real-world legal frameworks. Awards: John Bingham Hurlbut Award for Excellence in Teaching (1992, 2001) National Law Journal’s '100 Most Influential Lawyers' (2006) Grundfest advises on securities litigation and governance, co-directs the Directors’ College, and actively engages in policy debates. His affiliations include the Securities Class Action Clearinghouse and the John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics.

Roberto GonzalesView profile

Professor

• Immigration Policy
• Undocumented Youth Studies
• Social Inequality
• +3 more

Roberto Gonzales is the Richard Perry University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with joint appointments in the Department of Sociology of the School of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School of Education. His research focuses on how immigration policy shapes the adaptation, development, and life experiences of undocumented immigrant youth in the U.S., particularly through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. His award-winning book, Lives in Limbo: Undocumented and Coming of Age in America (2016), has won eight major book awards and is widely adopted in academic institutions. Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology from the University of California at Irvine A.M. from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration B.A. in Sociology from Colorado College His research explores themes such as citizenship and belonging , structural inequality , and the intersection of education and legal status . Gonzales' work has been published in leading journals like American Sociological Review and Current Anthropology , with a focus on longitudinal studies of undocumented youth, policy impacts on education and employment, and the social psychology of legal status. Grants from the MacArthur, Gates, and Russell Sage Foundations have supported his research. He has taught at Harvard, the University of Chicago, and the University of Washington, and has led national studies on DACA and educator responses to immigration issues.