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Mark Lloyd serves as a Clinical Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California. His career uniquely bridges legal advocacy, civil rights leadership, and broadcast journalism, with pivotal roles including Associate General Counsel at the Federal Communications Commission (2009-2012) where he advised on inclusion and localism policies, and Vice President at the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. His research critically examines the intersection of media systems and democratic governance, focusing on structural inequities in communication infrastructure. Key interests include: Regulatory frameworks for equitable media access Civil rights implications of digital and broadcast platforms Historical analysis of communication policy failures Public interest advocacy in telecommunications Journalistic ethics in commercial media ecosystems Constitutional challenges in modern media landscapes Lloyd received an Emmy Award for his broadcast journalism work spanning public and commercial radio/television networks including NBC and CNN. His scholarly contributions include the book Prologue to a Farce: Communication and Democracy in America (University of Illinois Press, 2007) and co-editing The Communication Crisis in America and How to Fix It (Palgrave MacMillan, 2016). No information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations is documented in available sources. His professional trajectory emphasizes policy intervention over traditional academic mentorship structures.

• Communication Policy
• Civil Rights Advocacy
• Media Democracy
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Susan Fino is a Professor at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Wayne State University. Her research focuses on public law, American constitutional law, administrative law, and the role of state supreme courts. She holds a B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, an M.A. and Ph.D. from Rutgers University. She has received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Her courses include American Government (PS1010) and Constitutional Law (PS5110/PS5120), taught across multiple terms from 2023 to 2025. Dr. Fino's research explores judicial federalism, state constitutional frameworks, and legal interpretations of rights. Her work analyzes topics like church-state relations, taxation provisions in state constitutions, and assisted suicide debates. She has written extensively on state supreme court dynamics, including landmark cases and institutional performance metrics. Her scholarship bridges legal theory with practical governance challenges at both state and federal levels. Her publications span over three decades, addressing evolving legal landscapes such as the Rehnquist Court’s federalism approach and technological impacts on criminal sentencing. She consistently engages with issues at the intersection of law, politics, and societal values.

• Public Law
• American Constitutional Law
• Administrative Law
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Patrick Metze is Professor of Law at Texas Tech University School of Law, where he has served since 2008. He initially joined as an adjunct professor teaching the criminal defense clinic in 2007 and became a full-time Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Defense Clinics in May 2008. He was promoted to Professor of Law with tenure in September 2012. Professor Metze has established several groundbreaking clinical programs including the Capital Punishment Clinic (2010), the Caprock Regional Public Defender Office and Clinic (2010) - the first full-time public defender office operated from within a law school, and the Texas Tech School of Law Innocence Clinic (2016). Professor Metze earned his B.A. from Texas Tech University in 1970 and his J.D. from the University of Houston in 1973. Before joining academia, he maintained a private law practice in Levelland and Lubbock, Texas for over 30 years, initially handling general practice including banking, collections, corporate law, and oil and gas matters, but shifting focus to criminal and family law following the 1986 oil industry collapse in West Texas. He was one of only 14 attorneys qualified for appointment as first chair in Capital Murder cases in the 9th Administrative Judicial Region. Professor Metze's research focuses on criminal law and procedure, with particular emphasis on capital punishment, innocence projects, and the school-to-prison pipeline. His publications reveal a consistent concern with constitutional protections, ethical obligations of courts and practitioners, and systemic reforms in criminal justice. His work spans both theoretical analysis of legal principles and practical guidance for criminal defense attorneys. Among his professional recognitions, Professor Metze is a Life Fellow of The Texas Bar Foundation and maintains membership in The Pro Bono College of the State of Texas. His presentations at numerous professional seminars demonstrate his active engagement with the criminal defense bar and commitment to advancing legal practice. Professor Metze has served on various committees including the Criminal Justice Council of the State Bar of Texas, the Advisory Committee to the Lubbock Special Needs Defenders Office, and as a former board member of the Lubbock Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (where he served as President) and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

• Criminal Law
• Capital Punishment
• Criminal Defense
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Stacey Lantagne is a Professor of Law at Western New England University School of Law , joining in 2022. Her research explores the intersection of digital creativity and intellectual property law, focusing on fanfiction and internet memes. She actively engages with pop culture and fan studies communities as a presenter and guest speaker. Education : B.A. summa cum laude, Boston College (English major, Computer Science minor) J.D. cum laude, Harvard Law School Her work addresses evolving legal challenges in digital communication, trademark expansion, and fair use doctrine. Articles like “Building a Better Mousetrap” and “Mutating Internet Memes” highlight her expertise in copyright law’s adaptation to internet culture. She serves on the Legal Committee of the Organization for Transformative Works , advocating for fan creators. Prior roles include teaching at the University of Mississippi and Loyola University New Orleans, along with intellectual property litigation experience at Goodwin Procter and Drinker Biddle & Reath.

• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
• Digital Creativity
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Ronald J. Colombo is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Distance Education at Hofstra University's Maurice A. Deane School of Law. He teaches courses in Business Organizations, Securities Regulation, Contracts, and corporate law seminars. He has been on the faculty since 2006 and previously served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (2013–2015). Education: JD, New York University School of Law (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif), 1998 BS, Cornell University, 1994 Clerkship: Judge Jerry E. Smith, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Professor Colombo’s research focuses on corporate law, securities regulation, financial regulation, and the constitutional rights of corporations, especially First Amendment protections. His work explores the moral and philosophical underpinnings of corporate personhood, religious liberty in business, and the role of trust in financial systems. He is particularly known for bridging legal doctrine with ethical and theological perspectives. His recent scholarly publications reveal a strong thematic trend: the intersection of religion, corporate governance, and constitutional law. He has also contributed to legal education, especially in online teaching methodologies, and continues to publish on financial regulation and corporate ethics. Scientific Awards: Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication Lawrence A. Stessin Prize for Outstanding Scholarly Publication (2008) Professor Colombo has been actively involved in professional service, including serving on the editorial review board of the Review of Business and as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He has not listed any formal research grants or PhD students, but his influence extends through media engagement—quoted in The New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and Bloomberg —and through his widely read op-eds in The Financial Times and Huffington Post . He has held leadership roles in academic administration and is a recognized expert in both practitioner and scholarly legal communities. His treatise Law of Corporate Officers and Directors is republished annually by Thomson Reuters, indicating sustained scholarly and practical impact.

• Corporate Law
• Securities Regulation
• Financial Regulation
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Bryan H. Choi is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School , where he bridges law and computer science to address software and AI safety. His work on software liability has influenced national cybersecurity strategy discussions. As an Adviser for the ALI Principles Project on Civil Liability for Artificial Intelligence , he shapes legal frameworks for emerging technologies. Education : JD and AB in Computer Science from Harvard University; clerkships with U.S. Court of Appeals judges Leonard I. Garth and William C. Bryson. Roles : Former joint appointment at Ohio State University Law School and Computer Science Department; Faculty Fellow at UPenn's CTIC; Director of Law and Media at Yale's ISP. Research Focus : Choi's scholarship examines software liability , AI accountability , and privacy law through interdisciplinary lenses. He critiques institutional approaches to software safety and advocates for empirical legal frameworks over participation-based models. Recent Articles address AI malpractice , NIST software standards , and forensic tool validation , reflecting trends in AI regulation and cyber-physical system liability . His 2021 NSF grant funded technical-legal methods for safety-critical systems. Awards & Grants : National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant (2021) Adviser, ALI Principles Project on Civil Liability for Artificial Intelligence Community Engagement : Active in Law and Computer Science communities , serving on committees for the ACM Symposium , Cybersecurity Law and Policy Scholars Conference , and co-organizing the AAAI Bridge Program on AI and Law .

• Software Liability
• AI Safety
• Cybersecurity Law
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Sarah E. Light is the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Professor and Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. She serves as Faculty Co-Director of Wharton’s Climate Center and holds primary appointments in the Legal Studies & Business Ethics department. Her educational background includes a JD from Yale Law School (2000), an M. Phil in Politics from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar (1997), and an AB in Social Studies, Magna Cum Laude, from Harvard University (1995). Professor Light's research examines the intersection of environmental law, corporate sustainability, and business innovation. Her work addresses how corporate law structures function as environmental law, private environmental governance through business actions (including carbon fees and financial sector decisions), and First Amendment implications of regulating greenwashing. She employs interdisciplinary approaches connecting legal doctrine with business strategy and environmental science. Her publications reveal strong trends in private environmental governance mechanisms, climate risk management in financial systems, and the evolving regulatory landscape for corporate sustainability claims. Recent work focuses on greenwashing regulation, banking sector climate action, and non-extractive corporate relationships with public lands. Penn Fellows Program (2023-2024) Multiple Wharton Teaching Excellence Awards (2018-2021) ARCS Emerging Sustainability Scholar Award (2018) Haub Environmental Law Distinguished Junior Scholar (2015) Top 20 Article in Environmental Law & Policy Annual Review (2020) Professor Light has advised numerous student groups and projects, particularly through experiential courses like 'Wharton in the Wild' where she leads field-based environmental management education. Her grant activities include leadership roles at the Wharton Climate Center and Penn Program on Regulation, with research supported by interdisciplinary initiatives focused on climate governance and business innovation. She maintains active pro bono mediation work with federal courts and community organizations. As Faculty Co-Director of the Wharton Climate Center, she leads interdisciplinary research initiatives connecting business strategy with climate solutions, fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers through conferences, publications, and executive education programs.

• Climate Law
• Environmental Policy
• Private Environmental Governance
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Raymond Ku is the John Homer Kapp Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. He has served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Co-Director of the Center for Law, Technology and the Art. His work focuses on Constitutional Law, Cyberlaw, Privacy, and Copyright, with an emphasis on how technology and evolving societal norms intersect with individual liberties. Education Juris Doctor (J.D.), New York University (1995) Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), Brown University (1992) Professor Ku’s research explores the tensions between free speech and copyright, the implications of digital technology on privacy, and the constitutional boundaries of surveillance. His publications span topics like peer-to-peer file sharing, reproductive rights, and data privacy, reflecting a commitment to addressing contemporary legal challenges through interdisciplinary lenses. His scholarship appears in prestigious law reviews, including Berkeley, Chicago, and Vanderbilt. He authored the first casebook on cyberspace law. Awards include the 2009 Distinguished Teacher Award and being voted Professor of the Year by the 2009 graduating class. Raymond Ku clerked for Judge Timothy K. Lewis and practiced constitutional, intellectual property, and antitrust law before transitioning to academia. He has taught at multiple institutions, contributing to legal education and research related to technology and civil liberties.

• Constitutional Law
• Cyberlaw
• Privacy
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David S. Caudill is a Professor of Law and the inaugural Arthur M. Goldberg Family Chair at Villanova University’s Widger School of Law since 2005. He also holds the title of Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne Law Faculty. Caudill has held visiting appointments at the University of Texas, Southern Illinois University, Cardozo School of Law, and the University of Florida. Education: J.D., University of Houston Law Center (1981) Ph.D., Philosophy, Free University of Amsterdam (1989) B.A., Philosophy, Michigan State University (1973) Postdoctoral work: Science & Technology Studies at Virginia Tech (2001) and Washington Psychoanalytic Institute (1994-95) Caudill’s research bridges law and science studies , law and literature , and sports and entertainment law . His recent work examines the legal implications of scientific consensus, confidentiality in business contexts, and the ethical dimensions of literary narratives in jurisprudence. His five 2025 publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with legal ethics, scientific evidence in courtrooms, and the intersection of law with cultural and scientific discourse. Articles address topics like non-disclosure agreements, climate change litigation, and the use of literature in legal ethics training. Scientific Awards: SKAPP grant (2007) Société de Chimie Industrielle Fellow (2007/2008) Before academia, Caudill practiced real estate and sports law, clerked for the Fifth Circuit, and taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas. His presentations span themes like expertise crises, psychoanalytic theory in law, and religious aspects of legal epistemology.

• Law and Science Studies
• Law and Literature
• Sports and Entertainment Law

Frederic Bloom is a Professor of Law at the University of Colorado College of Law, where he has taught since 2012. His scholarship focuses on structural, methodological, and design issues in modern federal courts. He earned his J.D. from Stanford Law School (Order of the Coif) and a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. Education: J.D., Stanford Law School (Order of the Coif) B.A., Washington University in St. Louis Bloom's research spans federal courts, constitutional law, jurisdictional design, and procedural frameworks. His work explores temporal dynamics in legal systems, judicial accountability mechanisms, and institutional constraints. Key publication themes include Judicial structure and supermajoritarianism Temporal analysis in adjudication Jurisdictional myths and realities Court litigation dynamics Awards: Order of the Coif (Stanford Law School) As a former clerk for Judge Sidney Thomas (9th Circuit) and Judge Marilyn Hall Patel (N.D. Cal), his academic practice integrates doctrinal analysis with institutional critique.

• Federal Courts
• Constitutional Law
• Jurisdictional Design
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Jeffery A. Jenkins is a Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, and holds the Maria B. Crutcher Professorship in Citizenship and Democratic Values. He directs the Political Institutions and Political Economy (PIPE) Collaborative and edits the Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy and the Journal of Historical Political Economy . Previously, he served as Editor in Chief of The Journal of Politics (2015-2020) and founded the Southern California Political Institutions and Political Economy Working Group. His research focuses on American political history, particularly the development of congressional and partisan institutions, and the political economy of historical policy decisions. His major works include Republican Party Politics and the American South, 1865-1968 (Cambridge University Press, 2020), which won the 2021 V.O. Key Award and J. David Greenstone Prize, and Congress and the First Civil Rights Era, 1861-1918 (University of Chicago Press, 2021), awarded the 2023 V.O. Key Award. He co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Historical Political Economy (2024) and oversees a book series on historical political economy with Cambridge University Press. Roles: Editor in Chief of Broadstreet , a historical political economy blog, and host of the podcast P.S. You’re Interesting . Awards: Multiple book prizes recognizing contributions to political science and historical analysis. Research Themes: Reconstruction-era policies, civil rights legislation, Southern Republicanism, and institutional development. His recent articles explore topics such as presidential favoritism in grant allocation, historical disenfranchisement strategies, and the evolution of congressional partisan tactics. Jenkins’ work bridges historical analysis with modern political questions, emphasizing long-term institutional dynamics and their implications for contemporary governance.

• American Political History
• Political Institutions
• Congressional Studies
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Michael D. Smith is a Professor of Information Technology and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, with joint appointments at Heinz College and Tepper School of Business. His research employs economic and statistical methods to analyze digital markets, focusing on firm and consumer behavior in online environments. Education: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude), University of Maryland M.Sc. in Telecommunications Science, University of Maryland Ph.D. in Management Science and Information Technology, MIT Research Interests: Professor Smith investigates the economics of digital information markets, consumer behavior in online platforms, and policy implications of technological disruption. His work spans copyright enforcement, digital advertising, and the impact of piracy on legal media consumption. Publications: His recent studies examine AI’s role in copyright policy, effectiveness of anti-piracy measures, and market dynamics in digital streaming. Articles often bridge economics, computer science, and public policy. Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award Multiple Best Teacher Awards at CMU Recognized as a Top 100 Emerging Engineering Leader (NAE, 2020) Best Paper Runner-Up (Information Systems Research, 2006) Editorial and Industry Roles: Served as Senior Editor at Information Systems Research and Associate Editor at Management Science . Prior to academia, he worked in telecommunications at GTE and Booz Allen Hamilton, earning a patent for AI applications in network design. Contact: mds@cmu.edu | Office: 4800 Forbes Avenue, Hamburg Hall 2204, Pittsburgh PA 15213

• Information Systems
• Digital Economics
• Consumer Behavior in Online Markets
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Benjamin Justice is Distinguished Professor of Education at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education and an associate member of the History Department at Rutgers–New Brunswick. He holds a courtesy appointment as Senior Research Scholar at Yale Law School and serves as series editor for New Directions in History of Education at Rutgers University Press. His interdisciplinary work bridges education, history, law, and philosophy. Ph.D. in Education, Stanford University M.A. in History, Stanford University B.A. in History, Yale University Dr. Justice's research focuses on the history of education , civic education , religion in public schools , and the intersection of criminal justice and curriculum theory . He explores how experiences with police, courts, and detention shape civic identity, drawing on legitimacy and curriculum theories. His work spans educational policy, democratic ideals, race, and philosophical inquiry. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary scholarship, combining historical analysis with contemporary policy critique. Key themes include school choice, settler colonialism in education, democratic civility, and the role of religion in public life. His articles appear in top journals across education, history, and social science, as well as in public forums like The Atlantic and theHumanist.com . Dr. Justice has received numerous honors, including: AESA Critics Choice Book Award AERA Outstanding Scholarly Publication on Justice in Education Award (2025) National Academy of Education/Spencer Post-Doctoral Fellowship Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar (2023–24) CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award He has held leadership roles as President of the History of Education Society (2021–2022) and member of the NAEP U.S. History Standing Committee (2011–2019). He has received multiple awards for teaching, research, and service at Rutgers. While no formal list of students is available, his collaborative works suggest mentorship and academic advising. He has led research projects supported by major foundations and institutions. Dr. Justice is affiliated with several scholarly organizations, including the History of Education Society, American Educational Research Association, American Educational Studies Association, Legal Studies Association, and Organization of American Historians. His work continues to influence both academic and public discourse on education and democracy.

• History of Education
• Criminal Justice
• Civic Education
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Ryan Calo is the Lane Powell & D. Wayne Gittinger Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law, with joint appointments at the Information School and adjunct roles at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. He co-founded the UW Tech Policy Lab and Center for an Informed Public, focusing on technology policy, data privacy, and AI ethics. His research explores the intersection of law and technology, emphasizing AI regulation, surveillance law, and privacy harms. Key themes include legal indeterminacy in tech policy, ethical challenges of autonomous systems, and market manipulation in digital economies. His work spans law reviews, technical journals, and policy reports. Ryan Calo's articles highlight critical gaps in AI governance, surveillance frameworks, and robotics law. His publications address algorithmic bias, cultural responsiveness in AI, and legal implications of autonomous vehicles, with recurring focus on consumer protection, constitutional challenges, and cross-disciplinary policy solutions. Phillip A. Trautman 1L Professor of the Year Award (2014, 2017) Washington Law Review Faculty Award (2019) As a public intellectual, Calo has testified before the U.S. Senate multiple times, including on AI-driven privacy risks. He serves on advisory boards for major tech policy organizations and frequently appears in media discussing AI ethics, data breaches, and constitutional tech regulation.

• Law and Technology
• Privacy Law
• Artificial Intelligence Policy
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Bruce Grohsgal serves as the Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy Law at Widener University Delaware Law School, where he joined the faculty in July 2014 after over 30 years of legal practice. His primary academic affiliation is with Widener University's Law School, where he teaches Bankruptcy, Contracts I and II, Secured Transactions, International Bankruptcy, and Financial Regulation. Prior to academia, he practiced at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, representing major entities in high-profile bankruptcy cases including Solyndra, Global Home Products, and Trans World Airlines. Professor Grohsgal's research focuses on bankruptcy law with particular expertise in business restructuring, student loan dischargeability, and financial institution insolvency. His work critically examines the absolute priority rule, structured dismissals, and the legislative history behind student loan nondischargeability. He has extensively analyzed how bankruptcy courts handle debtor-creditor agreements, lease rejections, and the recharacterization of debt claims as equity. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical restructuring challenges faced by practitioners. As Editor-in-Chief of the Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice and the Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law, Grohsgal significantly influences bankruptcy scholarship. His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate a concentrated focus on student loan bankruptcy discharge mechanisms, evolving interpretations of the absolute priority rule, and procedural innovations in Chapter 11 cases. The articles reveal growing scholarly attention to consumer bankruptcy issues within traditionally corporate-focused bankruptcy scholarship. Professor Grohsgal actively engages with policy development through congressional testimony, including written submissions for H.R. 1667 (Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2017). He directs the Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law and previously chaired the Delaware State Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section. His practical experience informs his academic work, particularly regarding first-day motions, asset sales in bankruptcy, and derivatives treatment in insolvency proceedings.

• Bankruptcy Law
• Business Restructuring
• Student Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy
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