Juan Wang is an Associate Professor at McGill University, specializing in the study of the Chinese state, its institutional dynamics, and interactions between state and non-state actors. His research focuses on China's political economy of development, legal systems, and authoritarian governance. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University and teaches courses on Chinese politics, contentious politics, and judicial systems. Research interests emphasize the construction of bureaucracy, local governance patterns, and epistemology of state power. Methodologically, he uses qualitative and historical approaches to explore topics like judicial corruption, police evolution, and cadre discipline. Recent work examines authoritarian cue effects and comparative citizen categorization systems in China and North Korea. His publications span journals such as American Journal of Political Science and China Law and Society Review , analyzing themes like state repression mechanisms, legal mediation practices, and subnational court empowerment. He has contributed a seminal book The Sinews of State Power (2017) on rural governance dynamics. Advising and grants information is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Justin Pidot is a Professor of Law and holds the Ashby Lohse Chair in Water & Natural Resources at the University of Arizona's James E. Rogers College of Law. He co-directs the Environmental Law, Science and Policy Program. His expertise spans environmental law, natural resources law, administrative law, and water policy. Prior to academia, he served in key government roles, including General Counsel at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (2021–2024) and Deputy Solicitor for Land Resources at the U.S. Department of the Interior (2016–2017). Education includes a J.D. with Distinction from Stanford Law School (2006) and a B.A. with High Honors from Wesleyan University (1999). His scholarship focuses on environmental governance, regulatory frameworks, and legal remedies. He co-authored Practicing Environmental Law , a pioneering casebook using a problems-based approach. Research interests emphasize environmental policy, land management, and the intersection of law and science. His work has appeared in leading journals like the Stanford Law Review and Harvard Environmental Law Journal. Professional service includes teaching at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (2011–2019), a clerkship with Judge Judith W. Rogers of the D.C. Circuit Court, and a fellowship at the Georgetown Environmental Law & Policy Institute. His contributions bridge academic research and practical governance, informed by extensive federal legal experience. Current projects likely involve climate policy, water resource management, and administrative law reform.
Douglas Lemke is a Professor of Political Science and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Pennsylvania State (Penn State) within the College of the Liberal Arts. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Political Science. Professor Lemke has been at Penn State since 2004, previously teaching at the University of Michigan and Florida State University. He earned his Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University in 1993. His research focuses on conflict studies, encompassing both interstate and intrastate conflicts, with a particular emphasis on how international relations theories can explain domestic conflicts and inform state-making processes. Key areas include territorial non-state actors, state failure, power transitions, and regional security dynamics. His work has appeared in leading journals such as the American Journal of Political Science and International Studies Quarterly, and he authored the influential book Regions of War and Peace (Cambridge University Press, 2002). Professor Lemke’s recent publications (2023–2013) highlight themes like the influence of international norms on non-state actors, historical legacies of state formation, and regional power dynamics. His scholarship bridges theoretical frameworks from international relations and comparative politics, offering insights into the interplay between global and domestic conflict drivers. He currently holds no listed scientific awards but maintains an active research agenda supported by his academic roles. His advising and grants focus on graduate student mentorship and institutional contributions as Director of Graduate Studies. Lemke’s professional website is https://sites.psu.edu/territorialcontenders/ .
Nancy Cleaves is an Adjunct Faculty member at the Sturm College of Law, University of Denver. With over 20 years of experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), she has mediated over 3,500 cases across Northern Nevada and Arizona, specializing in custody, juvenile dependency, and special education mediation. She serves multiple judicial panels, including Nevada's 1st, 2nd, 9th Judicial District Courts, Federal IV-D Services, and the Superior Court of Arizona (Maricopa County). Educations: Master of Science in Legal Administration (MSLA) from University of Denver's Sturm College of Law; Bachelor of Science in Social Science (Social Work/Sociology) from University of Wyoming. Her practice focuses on ADR consulting, mediation training, and conflict program design. She has completed over 230 hours of advanced mediation certifications and 600+ hours in continuing ADR education. Grants and Advising: No specific grants or student advising mentioned in available records. Labs/Teams: Operates a private mediation practice in Carson City, Nevada, and provides conflict resolution consulting services.
Allen S. Weiner is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Stanford Law School and directs three major programs: the Stanford Program in International and Comparative Law, the Stanford Humanitarian Program, and the Stanford Center on International Conflict and Negotiation. His expertise spans international security, conflict resolution, and humanitarian law. Weiner holds a BA from Harvard University (1985) and a JD from Stanford Law School (1989). Prior to joining Stanford in 2003, he served in the U.S. State Department, advising on international law and representing the U.S. in international tribunals. His research focuses on international law’s application to contemporary security threats, including cyber warfare, nuclear doctrine, and online misinformation in conflict zones. Notable works include co-authoring the leading textbook International Law (8th ed., 2023) and analyzing historical cases like the Hiroshima bombing’s legal implications. Weiner’s policy work includes projects with INTERPOL to combat transnational crime and rethinking its governance models. Scientific awards are not explicitly listed in the provided texts, though his contributions to legal scholarship and policy are widely recognized. He teaches courses on conflict resolution, humanitarian law, and ethics in warfare. His advising and grants include policy practicums addressing global security challenges.
Kiran Pedada is an Associate Professor of Marketing at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba, and holds the F. Ross Johnson Fellow and The Associates Fellow in Marketing and Inclusive Business. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at the Indian School of Business (ISB) and a Visiting Scholar at the University of North Carolina. He has been recognized as ISB’s Teacher of the Year (2020 and 2021) and named a top MBA professor by BusinessBecause. His research focuses on marketing strategy, digital transformation, emerging markets, and inclusive business practices. Dr. Pedada earned his Ph.D. in Marketing from Texas Tech University, where he won the Helen Devitt Jones Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award. His doctoral work on international marketing alliances in emerging markets won the prestigious AMS Mary Kay Inc. Doctoral Dissertation Award. Before academia, he worked in management consulting and corporate strategy. Research Interests : Marketing strategy in digital environments Social and financial impact of marketing Global marketing expansion via digital ecosystems Emerging markets dynamics Brand competitiveness through digital orientation Key Contributions : His research has been published in top journals like Journal of Marketing Research and Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. He co-authored cases on digital transformation for Harvard Business Publishing and serves on editorial boards of key marketing journals. His work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, and CNN. Awards : AMS Mary Kay Inc. Doctoral Dissertation Award (2019) F. Ross Johnson Fellowship Teacher of the Year (ISB, 2020 & 2021) He actively advises on digital readiness of SMEs and ESG integration in alliances. His current projects explore metaverse applications and rural microentrepreneurship in India.
Dr Vera Axyonova is an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham's Department of Political Science and International Studies within the School of Government. Holding a PhD from the University of Bremen and Jacobs University Bremen, she has held prestigious positions including Marie Skłodowska-Curie REWIRE Fellow at the University of Vienna and Hurford Next Generation Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment. PhD: University of Bremen & Jacobs University Bremen (2013) MA: Fulda University of Applied Sciences (2008) Diploma: East Kazakhstan State University (2006) Her research focuses on international crisis management, cross-border norm transfer, and knowledge production in conflict environments. Recent projects examine European normative engagements in Eastern Europe and academic freedom challenges during forced migration. Her publications appear in top-tier journals like Peacebuilding and European Security . Notable awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie REWIRE Fellowship and Carnegie Endowment's Hurford Next Generation Fellowship. She co-chairs the ECPR Research Network on Statehood and Sovereignty and has held visiting positions at European University Institute, Freie Universität Berlin, and George Washington University.
Mary Mitsi is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Commercial Law and International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London's School of Law. As Director for Executive Education at CCLS, she designs training programs for legal practitioners and government officials. Her expertise spans international commercial arbitration, investment treaty arbitration, and conflict of laws. Her research examines arbitral decision-making processes, legal reasoning in awards, treaty interpretation, precedent application, and judicial dialogue in investment law. Her monograph analyzes how arbitrators interpret international laws and apply customary principles in investor-state disputes. Publications address contemporary challenges in international dispute resolution, including ISDS criticisms and the evolution of arbitration frameworks. Her work emphasizes consistency in arbitral jurisprudence and the development of legal principles in investment arbitration. Engagement includes training judges and practitioners globally, contributing to European Bank for Reconstruction and Development projects, and participating in international arbitration conferences on corruption, ESG disputes, and energy sector arbitration.
Joshua Fairfield is the William Donald Bain Family Professor of Law and Director of Artificial Intelligence Legal Innovation Strategy at Washington and Lee University's School of Law. His expertise spans digital property, data privacy, cryptocurrencies, and virtual worlds regulation. He holds a BA from Swarthmore College and a JD from the University of Chicago. Professor Fairfield's research focuses on the intersection of law and technology, particularly in digital ownership, privacy rights, and emerging technologies like IoT and blockchain. He has authored influential books, including Owned: Property, Privacy and the New Digital Serfdom (2017) and Runaway Technology: Can Law Keep Up? (2021). His work critiques corporate control over digital devices and advocates for consumer rights in the digital age. Education: BA, Swarthmore College; JD, University of Chicago Key Achievements: Fulbright Grant (2012–2013), American Law Institute Member (2013) Consulting: Advises U.S. agencies like the White House Office of Technology and Homeland Security Privacy Office His recent articles address topics such as environmental AI ethics, NFT regulation, and smart contract governance. Fairfield emphasizes the need for updated legal frameworks to protect digital rights and ensure democratic control over technology. He directs the AI Legal Innovation Strategy initiative, focusing on integrating AI into legal systems while addressing ethical and regulatory challenges.
Edward R. Morrison is the Charles Evans Gerber Professor of Law at Columbia University's Columbia Law School, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2003. His academic rank is Professor, specializing in corporate finance, bankruptcy law, and law and economics. He holds a Ph.D. in economics (University of Chicago, 2003), J.D. (University of Chicago Law School, 2000), M.A. in economics (University of Chicago, 1997), and B.S. (University of Utah, 1994). Morrison’s research focuses on corporate reorganization, consumer bankruptcy, and systemic market risk regulation. Notable work includes studies on racial disparities in Chapter 13 filings, valuation disputes in bankruptcies, and the link between financial distress and mortality. He co-edits the Journal of Legal Studies and directs Columbia’s Executive LL.M. Program. His teaching portfolio includes Contracts, Bankruptcy Law, and Corporate Finance. He co-directs the Richard Paul Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy. Awards include the Willis L.M. Reese Prize (2018) for teaching excellence and the John Wesley Steen Law Review Writing Prize (2012). Morrison’s work is supported by the National Science Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts. He previously served as Paul H. and Theo Leffmann Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Chicago (2013–2014) and has held roles on the Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules and as associate editor of the American Law & Economics Review .
Dr. Marco Longobardo is a Reader in International Law (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the University of Westminster's School of Law. He holds a master's degree from the University of Messina (2012) and a PhD from Sapienza University of Rome (2016). In 2023, he served as a Visiting Professor at the University of Trento, University of Messina, and Université Libre de Bruxelles. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research specializes in Public International Law , with emphasis on International Humanitarian Law, International Criminal Law, Law of Armed Conflict, and Peacekeeping. Current projects examine military occupation, ICC jurisdiction, and ICJ procedures for community interests. His work is cited by the ICC Prosecutor, UN Special Rapporteurs, and national courts. Longobardo has published monographs with Cambridge University Press and articles in leading journals including the American Journal of International Law and European Journal of International Law . His scholarship analyzes trends in occupation law, IHL compliance, peacekeeping legitimacy, and human rights in conflict zones. Awards & Honors: Paul Reuter Prize (ICRC, 2021) Lieber Prize Honorable Mention (ASIL, 2023) Italian Society of International Law Prize (2021) Rosalyn Higgins Prize (Third Place, 2020) He mentors PhD students in international law topics and serves on editorial boards for the Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies and International Community Law Review . He is a member of the European Society of International Law and International Law Association.
Bridget L. Coggins is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the intersection of domestic conflict and international relations, including secessionism, rebel diplomacy, civil war, terrorism, maritime piracy, illicit trafficking, and refugee dynamics. She holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (2006). Her major projects include examining state failure's international security consequences through case studies of Somalia, North Korea, Colombia, and Afghanistan. She has authored Power Politics and State Formation in the 20th Century: The Dynamics of Recognition (Cambridge 2014). Her work appears in journals like International Organization , Journal of Conflict Resolution , and Foreign Policy Magazine . Coggins speaks Spanish, Mandarin, and Korean. She previously taught at Dartmouth College and currently holds office in Ellison Hall 3707, with office hours by appointment.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Claus Staringer is Professor of Tax Law with a special focus on Corporate Tax at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU Wien). He has served as Head of the Corporate Tax Group and Deputy Chairman of the Department of Austrian and International Tax Law since 2003, and as Director for legal Doctoral Studies since 2005. Additionally, he has been a Principal Consultant at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer since 2001, maintaining a strong connection between academic research and professional practice in international tax law. Staringer earned his Mag.iur. in Economics and Law from the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and University of Vienna, followed by a Dr. iur. with excellence (thesis: "Einlagen und Umgründungen") and habilitation in Tax Law (thesis: "Besteuerung doppelt ansässiger Kapitalgesellschaften"). His academic journey includes assistant positions at both WU Wien and the University of Vienna, blending academic rigor with practical insights from his work at Deloitte and Freshfields. His research focuses on international tax law, particularly corporate taxation, double taxation agreements, and European tax coordination. Staringer has made significant contributions to understanding dual resident corporations, cross-border reorganizations, and the interaction between EU law and tax treaties. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in multinational tax planning and compliance. Staringer's publication record shows consistent scholarly output with emphasis on European tax developments, treaty interpretation, and corporate restructuring. His recent work addresses emerging challenges including digital economy taxation, minimum global taxation, and sustainability reporting implications for tax systems. The publications demonstrate methodological rigor with thorough analysis of case law from the European Court of Justice and international tax tribunals. Rudolf Sallinger Award (1994) for Doctoral Thesis Mitchell B. Carroll Prize of the International Fiscal Association (1999) Albert Hensel Prize of Deutsche Steuerjuristische Gesellschaft (1999) Gerhard Thoma Prize of German Institute of Tax Consultants (1999) Award for academic achievements from IFA National Committee (2000) Award for "Innovative Teaching" at WU Wien (2006) Staringer has been instrumental in developing the European Tax Moot Court program and has supervised numerous doctoral candidates through his role as Director of legal Doctoral Studies. His professional engagements include significant contributions to EU tax policy discussions, particularly regarding the Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) and the implementation of the OECD's BEPS recommendations in European jurisdictions. He leads the Corporate Tax Group at WU Wien, which has established itself as a leading research center for Austrian and international tax law. The group regularly organizes the Vienna Symposium on International Tax Law and contributes to major research projects on international tax coordination, including EU-funded initiatives examining cross-border tax challenges in the single market.
Robert A. Sanders is an Associate Professor in the National Security Department/Homeland Security within the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice & Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. A retired U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps Captain, Dr. Sanders brings over two decades of experience in legal and national security matters to his academic role. Dr. Sanders holds an impressive educational background including an LP.D in Law and Policy from Northeastern University (2013), an LLM from the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's School (1995), a JD from Catholic University's Columbus School of Law (1988), an MS in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University (2007), an MA in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College (2002), an MS in International Relations from Troy State University (1997), and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University (1983). His research focuses on National Security, International Law, Law of Armed Conflict, Human Rights, African American/African Diaspora History, American History, Government/Political Affairs, Armed Conflict Analysis/History, and International Military Education and Training. Dr. Sanders frequently contributes expert commentary on national security matters to major media outlets including Fox News, NBC, CNN, and others, where he has provided analysis on topics ranging from the Israel-Hamas conflict to U.S. domestic security issues and international relations. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with critical international security challenges, particularly in the areas of territorial disputes, UN peacekeeping operations, comparative policing approaches between nations, and human rights frameworks. The publications reflect his expertise in translating complex legal and military concepts for broader audiences while maintaining academic rigor. Fellow (National Security), MIT Seminar XXI, 2010 Topical Research Intern (African-American Diaspora), DEOMI TRIP, 1999 Dr. Sanders has served in numerous significant roles including as a U.S. Naval War College Military Law and Operations Professor (2014-2019), Director of the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Institute of International Legal Studies (2011-2014), and Commanding Officer of the U.S. Naval Legal Service Office. He has also served on the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Board of Directors since September 2016 and previously served on the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society Board and the U.S. Secretary of Defense's Recovering, Wounded, Ill and Injured Members of the Armed Forces Task Force.
Jari Murto serves as Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki, where he specializes in Labour and Social Law. With over two decades of academic and practical experience, he contributes significantly to Finnish and European labour law discourse through publications, policy analysis, and academic leadership. His educational qualifications include a Doctor of Laws (LL.D), Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration, and Master of Laws (LL.M). Murto's doctoral dissertation Ryhmänormit yrityksessä (Group Norms in Companies, 2015) established foundational research on workplace norm systems. Murto's research examines labour law doctrines, norm systems, working conditions determination, and transition-phase labour market issues. He analyzes EU policy impacts on national frameworks, lifelong learning integration into labour law, and psychosocial workplace safety. Recent work addresses digital workplace challenges, parental employment policies, and just transitions in green/digital economies. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal frameworks with practical industrial relations through frequent commentary on Supreme Court decisions. As Doctoral Programme Supervisor, Murto mentors emerging legal scholars while maintaining active peer review roles. He serves on Finland's Board for Strengthening General Applicability of Collective Agreements and participates in European labour law networks including the Labour Law Research Network and Nordic Network of Labour Law Scholars. His conference activities span topics from social packages in income policy agreements to lifelong learning's role in modern labour law. Murto maintains strong engagement with practical legal applications through Supreme Court commentary series ( KKO:n ratkaisut kommentein ) and regular contributions to Lakimies journal. His research methodology combines doctrinal analysis with empirical studies of workplace practices and policy implementation.
