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Kate OggView profile

Professor

• Refugee Law
• Human Rights Litigation
• Feminist Legal Theory
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Kate Ogg is Professor and Associate Dean (Higher Degree Research) at ANU Law School. Her interdisciplinary research examines refugee law, human rights litigation, and feminist legal theory through works including the monograph 'Protection from Refuge: From Refugee Rights to Migration Management'. Ogg's scholarship investigates how courts shape refugee journeys globally. She holds a BA/LLB (First Class Honours, University Medal) from Griffith University, MSc (Distinction) from Oxford, and PhD from ANU. Ogg provides expert testimony to the Australian Federal Parliament and contributes to international media discourse on refugee policy. Research Focus: Current ARC-funded projects examine community sponsorship for refugees and movement litigation. Key research streams include: COVID-19 border restrictions' impact on citizenship conceptualizations Feminist engagements with international refugee law Deliberative democratic approaches to human rights adjudication Constitutional struggles in displacement contexts Recent publications analyze pandemic border controls as internal displacement events and refugee law's response to democratic backsliding. Collaborative work advances methodological innovation through refugee-centered legal scholarship. Leadership: As Director of the Rewriting Jurisprudence project, Ogg collaborates with scholars and lawyers with displacement experiences to reimagine legal precedents. She co-leads the Law, Governance & Institutions cluster at ANU's Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions.

• Climate Change and Health
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Public Health Policy
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Professor Hilary Bambrick is a distinguished environmental epidemiologist and anthropologist at the Australian National University (ANU), leading the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. She specializes in climate change and health, focusing on adaptation strategies, vector-borne diseases, and urban resilience. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice, with significant contributions to global health initiatives like the WHO and UNDP. Bambrick has over 180 publications and $11M in research funding, addressing climate impacts on vulnerable populations, including First Nations communities and Pacific Island nations. She serves on the Climate Council of Australia and the Australia Institute, advocating for evidence-based climate policies. Her research integrates epidemiology, anthropology, and environmental science to enhance health resilience in changing climates. Education: PhD (ANU, 2003), BA (Hons), BSc, Grad Cert Higher Ed. Key Research Focus: Climate change health impacts, adaptation strategies, vector-borne diseases, urban design, and health equity. She leads interdisciplinary projects on climate litigation, heatwaves, and infectious disease forecasting. Grants & Funding: Over $11 million in research grants, including projects on bushfire preparedness, dengue transmission modeling, and climate-sensitive disease surveillance. Labs/Teams: National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health (ANU), collaborating with global networks like the Lancet Countdown and MJA-Lancet Countdown.

Poonam PuriView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Investor Protection
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Poonam Puri is a Professor and York Research Chair in Corporate Governance, Investor Protection & Financial Markets at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University. She holds an LLB from Toronto and an LLM from Harvard. Co-Founder and Director of the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic Founder and Director of the Business Law LLM at Osgoode Professional Development Chair of York University’s Senate Her research focuses on corporate governance, investor protection, securities regulation, and the legal implications of digital currencies. She has supervised PhD and LLM students in areas like corporate accountability, ESG, and cryptocurrency regulation. Article Trends : Recent works emphasize digital currencies, corporate sustainability, enforcement mechanisms, and governance reforms, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to law and finance. Scientific Awards : Royal Society of Canada’s Yvan Allaire Medal (2021) Law Society Medal (2021) Walter Mundell Medal for Legal Writing (2020) Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers (2015, 2017) Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women (2011) Grants : Over $5 million in research funding, including five SSHRC grants and $775,000 from York and University of Toronto for digital currency research. Labs & Teams : Directs the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic and has served on numerous public and private sector boards, including Canada Infrastructure Bank and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

Cesla AmarelleView profile

Professor

• Migration Law
• Human Rights
• Constitutional Law
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Cesla Amarelle serves as Full Professor and Chairholder of Public Law and Migration Law at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Law. Her academic leadership extends to co-directing the Swiss Center for Migration Law (CDM) and contributing to national research initiatives including the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) 'On the Move'. She concurrently holds significant public appointments as Chair of the Institute of European Law at the University of Fribourg and Federal Commissioner for Women's Issues, with recent expert designation to the Federal Round Table on signature collection integrity for 2024. Her academic foundation includes a law degree from the University of Lausanne (1996), LL.M. in European and International Economic Law from the University of Fribourg, and doctoral thesis from the University of Lausanne (2004). Her career progression at the University of Neuchâtel spans assistant professor (2009-2014), extraordinary professor (2015-2016), and full professor positions since 2016, complemented by earlier research roles at Swiss National Science Foundation and University of Fribourg. Professor Amarelle's research centers on migration law frameworks, human rights protections in asylum systems, and constitutional dimensions of European integration. Her work critically examines the intersection of migration governance with digital technologies, climate change impacts, and gender equality. Current projects analyze temporary protection regimes, non-refoulement principles in technological contexts, and the evolving relationship between Swiss migration law and European legal frameworks. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implementation challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates evolving focus from foundational migration law codification toward contemporary challenges including digital discrimination, child rights in emergency contexts, and sustainable finance frameworks. Recent scholarship reflects increasing engagement with technological impacts on migration governance and the humanitarian dimensions of temporary protection systems, while maintaining rigorous analysis of constitutional and European law interfaces. Professor Amarelle actively contributes to academic and public discourse through leadership in the Swiss Center for Migration Law and participation in the NCCR 'On the Move' consortium. Her public service includes significant political roles as Vaud State Councilor for Education (2017-2022) and National Councilor (2011-2017), where she chaired key committees on political institutions and finance while representing Swiss higher education interests nationally. She maintains active engagement with professional associations including the Swiss Conference of Higher Education Institutions and Conference of Directors of Public Education.

Ryan CaloView profile

Professor

• Law and Technology
• Privacy Law
• Artificial Intelligence Policy
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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.

Andrea ArmstrongView profile

Professor

• Civil Rights
• Criminal Justice
• Incarceration
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Andrea Armstrong is the Dr. Norman C. Francis Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and a 2023 MacArthur Fellow. She joined the faculty in 2010 and is a leading expert on prison and jail conditions, certified by the U.S. Department of Justice as a Prison Rape Elimination Act auditor. J.D., Yale Law School, 2007 M.P.A., Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs, 2001 B.A., New York University, 1996 Her scholarship focuses on the constitutional dimensions of prisons and jails, particularly prison labor practices, the intersection of race and incarceration, public oversight of detention facilities, and healthcare disparities. She integrates law with history, public policy, and the arts to highlight the human costs of incarceration, advocating for systemic reforms through environmental justice and anti-discrimination frameworks. Andrea’s research includes 15 recent articles, spanning public health in prisons, constitutional challenges to labor practices, and environmental justice analyses of death row conditions. Her work emphasizes transparency, government accountability, and the systemic failures in carceral healthcare. Scientific Awards: 2023 MacArthur Fellow 2019 Interdisciplinary Research Leader, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Armstrong has testified before Congress on prison labor and deaths in custody, served on Louisiana legislative committees, and collaborated with museums and foundations to make incarceration law accessible. She founded IncarcerationTransparency.org and leads grant-funded projects requiring IRB approval.

Masuma ShahidView profile

Assistant Professor

• LGBTQ+ Rights
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Queer Data
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Masuma Shahid is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the Erasmus School of Law, specializing in International and European Union Law, with a dedicated research focus on LGBTQ+ rights, AI and human rights, and privacy law. She is affiliated with the International and European Union Law (IEUR) department and actively contributes to academic and public discourse on equality and digital governance. Assistant Professor, Erasmus School of Law Lecturer, International and European Union Law (IEUR) Co-Coordinator, LGBTQI+ Working Group, Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law Member, Diversity Platform, Erasmus School of Law Her research centers on the intersection of LGBTQ+ rights and artificial intelligence, queer data, equal marriage rights, European internal market law, competition law, and international human rights law. She employs critical legal theory to examine how legal systems address marginalization and digital discrimination. Her recent scholarly work includes a doctoral thesis on equal marriage rights litigation in major courts, publications on AI’s impact on LGBTQ+ communities, and authoritative textbooks on EU law. The articles reflect a strong trend in using comparative legal analysis to advocate for inclusive legal frameworks, particularly in digital and human rights contexts. She has been recognized through invitations to speak at academic forums and contribute to public debates on LGBTQ+ rights and AI ethics. Her media contributions highlight her role as a public intellectual in advancing legal inclusivity. Invited speaker on Queer Legal Theory and AI governance Expert commentator on LGBTQ+ rights in Dutch media Contributor to discussions on constitutional reforms for LGBTQIA+ and disabled persons Masuma Shahid advises on legal research and contributes to collaborative academic initiatives, particularly through her role at the Berkeley Center. While no formal grants are listed, her extensive publication and speaking record indicate active research funding and institutional support. She is involved in shaping policy discourse through academic and public engagement. She is a key figure in the LGBTQI+ Working Group at the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, contributing to an international network focused on anti-discrimination law and equality. Her work bridges academia, policy, and social justice advocacy.

• Environmental Law
• Climate and Resilience Justice
• Circular Economy
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Tiago de Melo Cartaxo is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law at the University of Exeter’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall Campus. He founded the Exeter Centre for Environmental Law (ExCEL) and is part of Law and Business Cornwall (LAB/C). Current roles include Associate Director for External Engagement at the Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) and former Director of Postgraduate Research for Humanities and Social Sciences. His research focuses on environmental rights, climate resilience justice, circular economy, energy transition, and international environmental law. He holds a European PhD in Law from Universidade Nova de Lisboa, with postdoctoral work at the University of Surrey. Tiago has advised governments and international bodies, including the Portuguese Presidency of the EU Council, and chairs the World Public Sector Integrity Initiative (WPIEI). Education European PhD in Law, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2015–2020) LLM in Environmental Law and Planning, University of Coimbra (2012–2014) Licenciatura in Law, University of Lisbon (2000–2005) Research Interests He explores legal frameworks supporting sustainability transitions, including governance of single-use plastics, nature markets, and climate adaptation. His work bridges environmental law with social equity, focusing on resilience justice, circular economy policies, and EU environmental law. He emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches to address socio-ecological challenges in urban contexts. Notable Contributions Coordinated ESI-funded projects on regulatory frameworks for nature markets Developed academic partnerships with the Portuguese Environment Agency Chaired WPIEI during Portugal’s EU Presidency Advised on post-2011 Portuguese economic reforms Awards & Affiliations Fulbright Scholarship (USA) FCT Fellowships (Portugal) Senior Fellow of AdvanceHE Member of ILA Committees on Sustainable Development, SDGs, and ICC Environment Commission Advising & Grants Tiago welcomes PhD/Masters supervision in Environmental & Climate Law. His grants include ESI funding and collaborations with international institutions. He leads the NOVA Law Green Lab and has advised Portuguese and EU policymakers on environmental compliance and energy transitions. Labs & Networks Founder of ExCEL and NOVA Law Green Lab; collaborates with Exeter Biodiversity & People Network, Exeter Food Policy, and Environmental Intelligence initiatives.

Elizabeth PollmanView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
• Startups
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Elizabeth Pollman is a Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Institute for Law & Economics at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. She specializes in corporate law, governance, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on venture capital-backed startups and dual-class structures. Her work examines issues such as CEO turnover, ESG integration, and regulatory frameworks in corporate law. Her research has been published in top-tier journals including the Harvard Law Review, Columbia Law Review, and Duke Law Journal. She co-authored *Business Organizations: A Contemporary Approach* and co-edited *Research Handbook on Corporate Purpose and Personhood*. Pollman has received teaching awards, including the Harvey Levin Memorial Award (2022) and LLM Prize (2021 & 2024). Before joining Penn, she taught at Loyola Law School and held visiting roles at UC Berkeley and the University of Sydney. She practiced at Latham & Watkins and clerked for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She earned her BA and JD from Stanford University, both with distinction. Her current projects include analyzing governance dynamics in dual-class firms and exploring the historical and modern evolution of corporate purpose clauses. She co-directs the Institute for Law & Economics, which focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law and economic analysis.

William W. Burke-WhiteView profile

Professor

• International Law
• International Relations
• Global Governance
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William W. Burke-White is Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School , where he is a leading scholar at the intersection of international law and international relations. He also serves as Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and Senior Advisor to White & Case LLP , bridging academic research with policy and legal practice. He previously held leadership roles as Inaugural Director of Perry World House (2014–2019) and Deputy Dean of Penn Law (2011–2014). Harvard University – A.B., J.D. University of Cambridge – Ph.D. in International Relations (Fulbright Scholar) Burke-White’s research focuses on global governance, multilateral institutions, U.S. foreign policy, human rights, and international economic law . His work examines how shifting power dynamics affect international legal structures and how sub-state actors influence global norms. He has significant regional expertise in Russia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America . His current book project explores the new geography of global governance . His recent scholarly output reveals a consistent trend toward analyzing institutional reform, legal pluralism, and the interplay between domestic and international law . He frequently publishes in top journals on topics such as investor-state arbitration, complementarity in international criminal law, and the legitimacy of global legal regimes. His work often combines doctrinal legal analysis with political science theory. A. Leo Levin Award (2008) Robert A. Gorman Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007) Burke-White has advised governments, law firms, and investment funds on sanctions, sovereign debt, and international litigation. He has served as an expert witness in international arbitrations and currently advises sovereign states on cases before the International Court of Justice . He is also active in media commentary, contributing to The Hill, CNN, The Atlantic , and others. He has taught as a visiting professor at institutions including Harvard Law, Hebrew University, and Moscow State Institute of International Relations .

Margaret DrewView profile

Associate Professor

• Gender Violence
• Trauma and Healing
• Feminist Jurisprudence
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Margaret Drew is an Associate Professor at UMass School of Law , focusing on Gender Violence , Human Rights , and Legal Ethics . With decades of practical legal experience in Massachusetts courts, she transitioned to academia in 2005 after a career in family law, probate, and residential real estate litigation. Education: BA from University of Massachusetts Boston, JD from Northeastern University School of Law, LLM in Taxation from Boston University School of Law Her research explores the intersection of law and gender-based violence , including trauma healing frameworks and feminist jurisprudence. She co-founded the Human Rights at Home Blog and has designed clinics enabling students to work directly with survivors of domestic abuse. Recent publications address complex social determinants in HIV care, feminist perspectives on pandemic response, and human rights remedies in domestic violence cases. In 2025, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions. Scientific Awards: 20/20 Vision Award (ABA Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence) Lifetime Achievement Award (May 1, 2025) As a former Director of Clinics at multiple law schools and current member of the American Bar Association and National Association of Women Lawyers , she continues to advocate for survivors while teaching courses like Intimate Partner Violence and State Attorney General Clinic .

• Comparative Employment Relations
• Institutional Regulation
• Gender Equality in Labour Markets
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Colm McLaughlin is a Professor of Employment Relations at the UCD School of Business. He serves as Vice-Principal for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the College of Business, Co-Director of the UCD Centre for Business and Society (CeBaS), and UN Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Coordinator. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held academic roles at the University of Auckland and postdoctoral positions at Cambridge, alongside industry experience in local government and hospitality. Education : BA and MComm (University of Auckland), PhD (University of Cambridge). Research Interests : Comparative employment relations, institutional regulation, gender equality, training systems, and low-paid work. Professional Appointments : Research Associate at Cambridge’s Centre for Business Research, Visiting Fellow at the University of Sydney and Victoria University Wellington. His recent research focuses on immigration policy as a skills supply mechanism in liberal market economies, trade union legitimation politics, and reflexive regulation frameworks. He has examined how ideational power resources shape labour relations and contributed to debates on corporate social responsibility and sustainable HRM practices. His work bridges theory and practice, particularly in case method pedagogy reform. Colm has received multiple awards, including the AMLE Best Article Winner (2017), Academy of Management Dark Side Case Competition Winner (2013), and University Teaching Excellence Awards (2020). His publications appear in prestigious journals such as Industrial Relations , Journal of Industrial Relations , and Academy of Management Learning and Education . He has served on editorial boards for Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society and Journal of Industrial Relations , and held leadership roles in committees like BITCI Leadership for Sustainability and the SDG Engagement Working Group.

McKenzie F. JohnsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Global Environmental Politics
• Environmental Justice
• Environmental Security and Peacebuilding
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McKenzie F. Johnson is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES), part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. She is also affiliated with the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (ISEE). Her research focuses on global environmental politics, environmental justice, and human security, with a particular interest in how environmental governance initiatives impact marginalized communities. Education: Began with fisheries governance studies, earned a Master of Arts in Conservation Biology from Columbia University (2007), and a PhD in Environmental Policy from Duke University. Her Fulbright scholarship in West Africa (2010s) focused on extractive industries and social justice linkages. Research Interests: Explores intersections between environment, institutions, and justice through projects in South Asia, Africa, and South America. Current U.S.-focused work examines environmental impact assessments and pipeline development's effects on communities. The (in)Secure Landscapes Lab she leads investigates environmental governance's role in creating human security and justice. Key Themes in Publications: Energy infrastructure conflicts (e.g., Dakota Access Pipeline), environmental peacebuilding in post-conflict regions (Colombia, Afghanistan), carbon market equity, and invasive species governance. Her work critiques neoliberal environmental governance models and advocates for inclusive decision-making processes. Lab Activities: The IL Lab analyzes environmental governance's societal impacts, emphasizing participatory approaches. Current projects include studying soil carbon markets' equity implications and climate change adaptation strategies in conflict zones.

Stefaan SmisView profile

Professor

• International Law
• Human Rights
• International Humanitarian Law
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Stefaan Smis is a Professor at the Faculty of Law and Criminology of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel . He is also a part-time Reader at the University of Westminster , where he teaches International Criminal Law and related courses. His research focuses on International Law , Human Rights , and International Humanitarian Law , with a particular emphasis on the prosecution of grave human rights violations and regional integration in Africa. He has been actively involved in academic cooperation, including founding the Centre régional des droits de l’homme et de droit international humanitaire in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His editorial roles include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Human Rights & International Legal Discourse journal and a member of the editorial board of the Revue de droit africain . Scientific Awards: Fellow of the International Law Association's Committee on Indigenous Peoples (2008) Fellow of International Legal Materials (1998) Founding member of VORMEN (Vlaamse Organisatie voor Mensenrechteneducatie) (2000) Research Trends: His recent publications address transnational ecological conflicts, climate litigation, and regional African courts tackling global challenges. He often bridges human rights law with environmental and climate justice frameworks. Teaching and Supervision: He has supervised PhD candidates such as Holvoet, M. and taught at institutions including the University of Georgia , University of Ghent , and Université Catholique de Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Vikram NandaView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Institutions
• Behavioral Finance
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Dr. Vikram Nanda is the O.P. Jindal Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Chicago, MBA from Yale University, and a Bachelor of Technology from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. His research focuses on corporate finance, financial institutions, and behavioral finance, with emphasis on topics like hedge fund strategies, managerial overconfidence, and corruption's economic impacts. Key research highlights include studies on multi-market trading (best paper award), litigation risk effects on contracting, and cryptocurrency bubble detection. He has served on editorial boards for Journal of Financial Research and Financial Letters , and contributed to non-academic publications like Barron’s . His work spans 30+ years across top-tier institutions including USC, University of Michigan, and Georgia Tech. Current research explores AI's role in investment management, gender diversity in executive roles, and legal frameworks affecting corporate behavior. Awards include Smith Breeden Prize nominations and Q-Group research grants. Educations: PhD (Chicago), MBA (Yale), B.Tech (IIT Kanpur) Affiliations: Financial Intermediation Research Society, European Finance Association Labs/Teams: Behavioral Finance Research Group, Corporate Governance Initiative He advises on strategic financial decisions and has authored/coauthored over 50 publications. Recent work examines environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment strategies and the impact of trade secret laws on financial opacity.