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Joel GoraView profile

Professor

• Campaign Finance
• Civil Liberties
• Election Law
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Joel Gora is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, where he has taught since 1978. He specializes in constitutional law, civil liberties, and campaign finance law. He served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from 1993–1997 and 2002–2006. His expertise includes landmark cases like Buckley v. Valeo , which he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court, establishing foundational principles linking campaign finance and free speech. Prior to academia, he worked at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for nearly a decade, handling over 100 Supreme Court cases. He has also served on the board of the New York Civil Liberties Union and various legal policy committees. Gora earned a B.A. from Pomona College and an LL.B. from Columbia Law School. His research focuses on First Amendment rights, election law, and media law, with a career spanning six decades. He plans to retire in 2025 after 60 years of constitutional advocacy. Education: B.A., Pomona College LL.B., Columbia Law School Research Interests: Gora’s work centers on the intersection of free speech, campaign finance, and civil liberties. He has authored numerous books and articles analyzing Supreme Court decisions and advocating for constitutional protections. His scholarship emphasizes the importance of the First Amendment in modern contexts, including digital media and political speech. Publications Overview: Gora’s recent works explore contemporary challenges to free speech, including the role of "super PACs" and the evolution of campaign finance laws. His articles often critique judicial trends and advocate for robust protections for political expression. The 2021 article Free Speech Still Matters underscores enduring tensions between government regulation and constitutional rights. Awards and Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to civil liberties and constitutional law have been widely acknowledged through his impactful litigation and academic leadership. He has held named professorships, including the Les Fagen Professorship (though this title may apply to his role at Brooklyn Law School). Advising and Grants: Though no student advisees or grants are explicitly mentioned, his advocacy and litigation for the ACLU and NYCLU involved significant collaborative efforts. His work has shaped policies and legal frameworks impacting civil liberties nationwide. Labs/Teams: His involvement with the ACLU and NYCLU represents collaborative efforts in legal advocacy. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary initiatives at Brooklyn Law School, including the Public Service Law Center.

J. Stephen ClarkView profile

Professor

• Employment Discrimination
• Federalism
• LGBTQ Law
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J. Stephen Clark is a Professor of Law at Albany Law School, affiliated with the University at Albany, SUNY. He joined the faculty in 2000 after private practice at Winston & Strawn in Chicago, specializing in employment-related appellate litigation. Prior roles include a visiting professorship at the University of Toledo College of Law and a law clerk position with the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. His research focuses on employment discrimination, federalism, LGBTQ rights, and constitutional law. Education: B.A. from the University of Tennessee and J.D. from Yale Law School. His presentations explore topics like judicial federalism's impact on civil rights, legal frameworks for LGBTQ equality, and the intersection of constitutional principles with social justice issues. He has presented at venues including the Law and Society Association meetings and the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association conference. Clark’s work bridges theoretical analysis and practical legal challenges, particularly in areas of sexual orientation law, federal pre-emption doctrines, and the evolving landscape of civil rights protections. His scholarship critiques judicial approaches to federalism and advocates for equitable legal frameworks in employment and LGBTQ rights contexts. Advising and grants information is not explicitly detailed in the provided text. His academic contributions include courses in Business Law, Civil and Constitutional Rights, Conflicts of Law, Family Law, Labor and Employment Law, and Social Justice. No specific lab or team affiliations are noted.

Derek T. MullerView profile

Professor

• Election Law
• Federal Courts
• Legal Education
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Professor Derek T. Muller is a Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame’s Notre Dame Law School. His expertise spans Election Law, Federal Courts, Legal Education, and Civil Procedure. He has authored over two dozen academic works, including influential pieces on election administration, voting rights, and judicial power. Muller’s research often intersects with constitutional law, focusing on federalism, election litigation, and the role of states in federal elections. Notable works include analyses of the Electoral College, the Electoral Count Act, and partisan gerrymandering. He has testified before Congress on election-related issues and contributed to the American Law Institute’s Restatement of Election Litigation. Muller teaches Election Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence, and Federal Courts, and co-authored a widely used Federal Courts casebook. His scholarship frequently appears in top law reviews, addressing contemporary legal challenges such as the ideological leanings of amicus briefs in high-profile Supreme Court cases. His research interests emphasize practical legal issues, such as reducing election litigation through procedural reforms and examining the interplay between state and federal electoral systems. Muller’s op-eds in major publications like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal highlight his engagement with public discourse on election integrity and constitutional governance. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, his work reflects collaboration with institutions like the American Law Institute. His contributions to legal education include critiquing bar exam performance trends and advocating for transparent law school disclosures about affordability.

Dorit Rubinstein ReissView profile

Professor

• Administrative Law
• Government Law
• Health Care Law and Policy
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Professor Dorit Rubinstein Reiss is a leading scholar in vaccine law and policy at UC Law SF. She holds a Ph.D. in Jurisprudence and Social Policy from UC Berkeley (2007) and an LLB in Law and Political Science from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1999). She teaches courses on torts, administrative law, public health law, and vaccine-related seminars. Education: Ph.D., Jurisprudence and Social Policy, University of California, Berkeley LLB., Law and Political Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Her research focuses on the legal and policy dimensions of vaccination, including mandates, liability, religious exemptions, and responses to anti-vaccine movements. Recent articles address pandemic-related legal challenges, misinformation, and regulatory frameworks for vaccine equity. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. Professor Reiss collaborates with public health experts and contributes to media commentary on vaccine law. She has participated in panels on pandemic legal impacts and co-authored influential publications on vaccine liability, mandates, and ethical issues.

Kathy KielyView profile

Professor

• Journalism
• Free Press Studies
• Media Literacy
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Kathy Kiely is the Lee Hills Chair in Free-Press Studies at the Missouri School of Journalism, University of Missouri, where she focuses on free expression, transparency, and the future of fact-based journalism. She has held faculty positions at Princeton University, American University, George Washington University, and the University of New Hampshire. As a veteran political reporter and editor, she brings real-world experience to her academic role, advocating for press freedom globally. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University, a master’s degree from American University, and a Knight Fellowship at Stanford University. Kiely's research and professional interests are centered on journalism as a public service, media literacy, and democratic accountability. She emphasizes the importance of free expression in sustaining democracy and works to increase public understanding of the value of a free press. Her interdisciplinary approach connects journalism with civic engagement, government transparency, and digital innovation. While no peer-reviewed academic articles are listed in the provided texts, her professional contributions are extensive and impactful, including organizing international press freedom fellowships, leading media literacy programs, and training journalists globally. Her work spans the U.S. and regions such as Niger, Afghanistan, and the Philippines, focusing on combating disinformation and supporting endangered journalists. 2024 Mel Carnahan Public Service Award Kiely mentors students and emerging journalists, including Lukas Parrish, a former student who received the Mel Carnahan Public Service Scholarship. Through the Lee Hills Chair, she has funded fellowships and grants that support persecuted journalists, such as Afghan journalist Zabihullah Ghazi and Pakistani reporter Ahmad Noorani. She has also collaborated on international training initiatives, including a 2022 program in Niger with colleagues from the Missouri School of Journalism. Kiely leads and participates in significant initiatives such as the Olive Lundgren Lecture on Press Freedom and the Friends of the Facts conference. She also supports KBIA-FM's 'Views of the News' program and has helped launch podcasts like 'Canned Peaches' through grant funding. Her work exemplifies the Missouri Method—hands-on, real-world journalism education and public service.

• Constitutional Law
• Education Law
• Parental Rights
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Ernie Walton serves as an Assistant Professor at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. His scholarly work focuses primarily on constitutional law, education law, and parental rights, with significant contributions to debates surrounding gender identity in schools, critical race theory in education, and religious freedom issues. Walton's research interests center on constitutional protections for parental rights in education, the intersection of First Amendment rights with school policies, and the historical foundations of educational freedom in America. His work frequently examines how constitutional principles apply to contemporary educational controversies including gender ideology in public schools, religious charter schools, and curriculum content disputes. He has developed a distinctive perspective connecting historical constitutional principles to modern educational conflicts. His publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly focused work on parental rights and religious freedom in education. The most recent articles demonstrate deep engagement with legal challenges to school policies regarding gender transitions, parental notification requirements, and religious expression in charter schools. His scholarship combines historical analysis with contemporary legal arguments, often citing founding-era principles to address modern educational controversies. Walton has been actively involved in high-profile legal cases as an amicus curiae, particularly in cases involving parental rights and education policy. His legal briefs have addressed issues such as gender transition policies in public schools and the constitutional status of religious charter schools. As an advisor and legal commentator, Walton has specialized in constitutional challenges to public school policies that conflict with parental religious beliefs. His work has been influential in conservative legal circles addressing the boundaries of school authority versus parental rights in educational matters.

Anne-Marie HakstianView profile

Professor

• Race and Gender Discrimination in Employment
• Racial Profiling
• Marketplace Discrimination
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Anne-Marie Hakstian serves as Professor in the Department of Management within the School of Management at Salem State University, where she teaches foundational business law courses including Business Law I (BUS 252), Employment Law for Business (MGT 301), and the graduate-level Legal and Ethical Environment of Business (BUS 802N). Her academic credentials include a PhD in Law, Policy and Society from Northeastern University (dissertation: Racial and ethnic profiling in Massachusetts: An examination of police policy and practice ), a JD from The George Washington University Law School (1990), a BA in International Affairs from The George Washington University (1987), and a Certificat d'Etudes Politiques from Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Paris (1986). Her research centers on race and gender discrimination in employment , racial profiling , marketplace discrimination , and sexual assault prevention , examining the intersection of legal frameworks, business practices, and social justice. Her work employs interdisciplinary methodologies combining legal analysis, social psychology, and consumer behavior research to investigate systemic discrimination in retail and employment contexts. Her publication record reveals consistent scholarly engagement with consumer rights and discrimination issues since 2003, with notable expansion into liberation psychology perspectives and global marketplace ethics. The 2016 book Consumer Equality: Race and the American Marketplace represents a comprehensive synthesis of her research trajectory, while her award-winning 2011 article demonstrates significant influence in marketing ethics scholarship. Her scientific recognition includes: Thomas C. Kinnear Best Paper Award (2015) for Beyond Poverty: Social Justice in a Global Marketplace Professor Hakstian actively mentors students through Business Honors Thesis (BUS 603H) and Directed Study (BUS 875) courses, focusing on real-world applications of business law. Her research has been supported through academic collaborations with institutions including Northeastern University and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, resulting in extensive conference presentations at venues such as the American Marketing Association and Law and Society Association. She maintains strong community engagement through media interviews on consumer discrimination incidents and presentations to organizations including the NAACP and National Black MBA Association, translating academic research into practical frameworks for addressing marketplace inequities.

• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
• Election Law
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Bob Bauer is Professor of Practice and Distinguished Scholar in Residence at the New York University School of Law and co-director of NYU Law's Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic. He has had a distinguished career in law and politics, serving as White House Counsel to President Obama from 2009 to 2011, and holding significant roles in presidential commissions under both Obama and Biden administrations. His educational background includes a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law (1976) and a BA from Harvard University, magna cum laude (1973). Bauer's research focuses on critical areas of American law and governance: Administrative Law - examining the structure and function of government agencies Constitutional Law and Theory - exploring foundational principles of American governance Election Law - addressing challenges to electoral integrity and process Legal Ethics - considering professional responsibilities in political contexts National Security Law and Practice - analyzing the intersection of security concerns and legal constraints Bauer's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with pressing legal and political questions facing American democracy. His recent publications, particularly The Unraveling: Reflections on Politics Without Ethics and Democracy in Crisis (2024) and After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency (2020), address fundamental challenges to democratic norms and institutions. His work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical political considerations, reflecting his extensive experience in government. Among his notable achievements: Listed in "America's Leading Political Law Lawyers" (Chambers USA, 2009) Recipient of the Burton Award for Legal Achievement for Legal Writing (Library of Congress, 2000) Bauer has served in significant advisory roles, including as co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration (2013) and the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court (2021). His practical experience informs his academic work, creating a valuable bridge between theory and practice in constitutional and election law. As a Contributing Editor of Lawfare, he regularly engages with contemporary legal debates through opinion pieces in major publications including the New York Times, Washington Post, and Atlantic. His career exemplifies the integration of scholarly inquiry with practical legal and political engagement, making significant contributions to understanding and strengthening American democratic institutions.

Marc GreenbergView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright
• Trademark
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Professor Marc Greenberg is a distinguished faculty member at Golden Gate University School of Law, where he serves as Professor of Law and Founding Director of the IP Law Program. With over two decades of teaching experience since joining the faculty in 2000, he instructs courses in Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Entertainment Law, Intellectual Property Law Survey, Legal Methods, Professional Responsibility, and the Business of Solo & Small Firm Law Practice. His career bridges academia and legal practice, with 20 years as a practicing attorney before transitioning to full-time teaching. Professor Greenberg's educational background includes a JD from University of California Hastings College of Law and an AB from University of California, Berkeley. His professional experience extends beyond GGU, having served as a Visiting Professor at William Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada – Las Vegas (2013) and University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2009-2010). His research interests focus on Intellectual Property Law with particular expertise in Copyright, Trademark, Entertainment Law, High Technology and Internet law, Law and Society, Legal Ethics, and Solo and Small Firm Practice. Professor Greenberg has established himself as a leading voice in IP law through his publications, conference presentations, and professional engagements, frequently lecturing for organizations including the American Bar Association, San Francisco IP Law Association, and Comic Arts Conference. Arthur Seidel Distinguished IP Service Award (2019) Instructor of the Year, GGU School of Law (2001) AV Preeminent Rated Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell (2010) As an active legal practitioner and scholar, Professor Greenberg serves as Co-Chair of the Copyright Section for the San Francisco IP Law Association, is a mediator for California Lawyers for the Arts, and maintains membership in the State Bar of California and various U.S. District Courts. He is also the creator and writer of "Greenberg's IP Buzz Blog" and directs the Intellectual Property Law Center at GGU.

Cassandra Burke RobertsonView profile

Professor

• Citizenship Law
• Civil Procedure
• Legal Ethics
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Cassandra Burke Robertson serves as the John Deaver Drinko - BakerHostetler Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where she has been a faculty member since 2007 and directs the Center for Professional Ethics. Her academic career includes prior service as assistant solicitor general in the Office of the Texas Attorney General and a clerkship with the Texas Supreme Court. Robertson's scholarly work focuses on citizenship law, civil procedure, and legal ethics with transnational dimensions. Her publications appear in top journals including Columbia Law Review, NYU Law Review, Vanderbilt Law Review, and Texas Law Review, and have been cited by the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous federal and state courts. She teaches Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, Judicial Remedies, Law and Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles, Transnational Litigation, Secured Transactions, and Wills. Her recent scholarship addresses emerging legal challenges in autonomous vehicle regulation, litigation financing ecosystems, speech policy, and citizenship law. Articles like 'Litigating Partial Autonomy' (2024) and 'Optimizing the Litigation Funding Ecosystem' (2025) demonstrate her interdisciplinary approach connecting technology, ethics, and procedural law. Teacher of the Year (voted by graduating class) 1L Professor of the Year (voted by first-year students) Law Alumni Association Distinguished Teacher Award CWRU School of Law Distinguished Research Award Robertson actively shapes legal practice through her appointment to the Ohio Commission on Rules of Practice and Procedure by the Ohio Supreme Court. Formerly, she chaired the Uniform Law Commission's Study Committee on Third-Party Financing of Litigation. She also serves on the board of Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio, demonstrating commitment to practical legal applications for social benefit. She holds a Juris Doctor with highest honors from the University of Texas at Austin (2002), complemented by Master's degrees in Middle Eastern Studies and Public Affairs (1998), and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington (1993).

Catherine HancockView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Law
• First Amendment
• Criminal Procedure
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Catherine Hancock serves as Professor of Constitutional Law at Tulane University Law School, joining the faculty after a clerkship with Judge James L. Oakes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Her teaching portfolio includes Constitutional Law, First Amendment, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Criminal Law, Federal Courts, and Law & Gender, with additional instruction in Comparative Criminal Procedure through Tulane's international programs in France and Toronto. Her research critically examines First Amendment boundaries in defamation and hate speech contexts, while her Constitutional Criminal Procedure work investigates police interrogation tactics, search protocols, privacy rights frameworks, and capital punishment jurisprudence. These scholarly pursuits are reflected in co-authored casebooks published by Aspen, LexisNexis, and West. Her distinguished recognition includes: Sumter Marks Award for scholarly achievement (2002) C. J. Morrow Research Professorship of Law (2004-2005) Three-time recipient of the Felix Frankfurter Distinguished Teaching Award (1992, 1998, 2005) Professor Hancock maintains a strong commitment to public service through pro bono representation, notably dedicating eight years as co-counsel for a death row inmate culminating in a 1990 U.S. Supreme Court argument. Her professional activities demonstrate integration of theoretical scholarship with practical legal advocacy.

S. Alan ChildressView profile

Professor

• Legal Profession
• Professional Responsibility
• Appellate Courts
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S. Alan Childress is the Conrad Meyer III Professor of Civil Procedure at Tulane Law School , specializing in the legal profession, professional responsibility, appellate courts, torts, and evidence. His scholarship includes works on jurisdiction, emotional distress torts, First Amendment law, and Louisiana notary law. PhD, Jurisprudence & Social Policy (University of California, Berkeley, 1995) MA, Jurisprudence & Social Policy (University of California, Berkeley, 1986) Juris Doctor (Harvard University, 1982) BA, Political Science (University of Alabama, 1979) His research focuses on judicial and jury roles in constitutional adjudication, defamation, and procedural law. He co-authored Federal Standards of Review and contributed to the ABA Journal’s Blawg 100 Hall of Fame via The Legal Profession Blog . Notable publications include a 2010 annotated edition of Holmes’ The Common Law and a Louisiana notary law book series since 2020, reflecting interdisciplinary work in legal history, civil procedure, and state-specific jurisprudence.

Jennifer Gerarda BrownView profile

Professor

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Civil Procedure
• Lawyers' Professional Responsibility
• +7 more

Jennifer Gerarda Brown is a Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law , where she has been a faculty member since 1994 and served as dean from 2013 to 2024. She also held the interim executive vice president and provost role during the pandemic (2019–2020). Her research focuses on Alternative Dispute Resolution , Civil Procedure , and LGBTQ+ legal issues , with a strong emphasis on negotiation ethics and restorative justice . Education: AB from Bryn Mawr College, JD from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Her scholarly work bridges legal education reform and social problem-solving , including groundbreaking studies on apology in negotiation and privatizing non-discrimination policies . Over the past decade, she has led $13.5 million in fundraising for initiatives like the Bridge to Practice program and named spaces such as the Lynne L. Pantaleno Law Library . As dean, she expanded concentrations in cybersecurity law and international law , while increasing student body diversity from 17% to 27% underrepresented groups. Recent trends in her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to conflict resolution , including the 2025 article on empathy in negotiation and 2024 work on legislative responses to cultural conflicts . She has also explored mindfulness training for law students and wellness resources as integral to legal education. Her scientific recognition includes being named to NEBLSA’s 57 Most Influential Black Attorneys (2025). Scientific Awards: NEBLSA’s 57 Most Influential Black Attorneys Class of 2025 Brown's leadership legacy includes founding the Bridge to Practice program , establishing the Beginners’ Wisdom retreat , and advocating for student-centered legal training . She will return to full-time professorship in Spring 2025 after her sabbatical.

Nathan J. BrownView profile

Professor

• Islam and Politics
• Arab Constitutional Law
• Middle East Politics
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Nathan J. Brown is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University and a Nonresident Senior Fellow with the Middle East Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. For the 2023-24 academic year, he held a fellowship at the Hamburg Institute for Advanced Study in Germany. He also serves on the board of trustees of the American University in Cairo, demonstrating deep institutional engagement across the Middle East. His educational credentials include a BA from the University of Chicago and MA/PhD degrees from Princeton University. This foundation underpins his rigorous academic approach to Middle Eastern governance. Professor Brown specializes in Islam and politics, Arab constitutional law, and governance dynamics in Egypt and Palestine. His research uniquely bridges religious jurisprudence and statecraft, examining how Islamic legal traditions interact with modern constitutional frameworks. Recent work focuses on post-conflict institutional design in Syria and Gaza, revealing how constitutional processes become tools for both authoritarian consolidation and democratic aspiration in the Arab world. His publications since 2023 reveal three dominant trajectories: constitutional crises in Arab states (Syria, Kuwait), Gaza's catastrophic governance vacuum, and the weaponization of academic discourse in U.S. campus protests. These works consistently analyze how legal frameworks either enable or obstruct political transitions, with particular attention to the gap between formal institutions and actual power structures. His major honors include: Guggenheim Fellow (2013) Carnegie Scholar (2009) Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Fellowship Fulbright Scholar designation for research across Egypt, Israel, Qatar, and Kuwait Professor Brown has served as a critical policy advisor for the Palestinian constitution drafting committee, USAID, UNDP, and multiple NGOs. His grant portfolio reflects elite recognition through Guggenheim and Carnegie Corporation funding. As president of the Middle East Studies Association (2013-2015), he shaped the field's scholarly direction during pivotal regional upheavals. Through Carnegie's Middle East Program, he leads collaborative research initiatives like the Gaza Compendium and Arab Peace Initiative II, convening experts to analyze conflict trajectories. His current Hamburg Institute fellowship supports comparative work on religion-state relations across Islamic contexts, building on decades of field research in Arab governance structures.

Carys J. CraigView profile

Professor

• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
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Professor Carys J. Craig is a faculty member at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School , where she holds the rank of Professor . She serves as the Director of IP Osgoode , Academic Director of the Professional LLM Program in Intellectual Property Law , and Associate Dean (Research & Institutional Relations). Prior to her current role as Full Professor (2024–present), she served as Associate Professor (2007–2024) and Assistant Professor (2002–2007). LLB (First Class Honours) – University of Edinburgh (1999) LLM – Queen’s University (2000) SJD – University of Toronto (2006) Her research focuses on intellectual property law through critical theoretical lenses, including feminist legal theory , critical race theory , and cultural theory . Key areas include copyright and trademark law , users’ rights , freedom of expression , technological neutrality , and artificial intelligence . Recent projects explore racially disparaging trademarks , AI authorship , and dialogic approaches to IP . From 2021–2024, her publications address AI copyright challenges , gendered IP dynamics , and trademark user rights , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Her work has been cited by the Supreme Court of Canada and earned multiple teaching accolades, including the President’s University-Wide Teaching Award (2015) . President’s University-Wide Teaching Award (2015) Institute of International Education Outstanding Service Award MacCormick Research Fellowship (University of Edinburgh, 2018) She supervises graduate research in domestic and international IP law , with a focus on copyright and trademark law , and has directed PhD theses for students including Amanda Turnbull , Giuseppe Tarantino , and Justice Ogoroh .