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• Law and Economics
• Mental Health Law
• Firearms Regulation
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Professor Fredrick E. Vars holds the Robert W. Hodgkins Chairholder of Law at the University of Alabama School of Law , where he teaches Property , Decedents’ Estates , and Mental Health Law . A former clerk to federal judges and Yale Law School alumnus, his research bridges empirical legal analysis and mental health policy , with a focus on firearms regulation and wrongful life litigation. Education : A.B. from Princeton University (Woodrow Wilson School), J.D. from Yale Law School His scholarship includes 15+ articles on firearms suicide prevention, mental health and gun rights, trusts and estates, and legal standards of proof. Notably, his work on voluntary do-not-purchase lists has influenced state legislation in Washington, Virginia, and Utah, with a pending federal bill (HR 8381). Professor Vars’ publications span law and economics , behavioral law , and constitutional implications of gun control . He maintains the advocacy website StopGunSuicide.com , which promotes evidence-based interventions for firearm injury reduction.

• Civil Law
• Consumer Protection
• Financial Law
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MARIA ADELA SERRA RODRIGUEZ is a Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, Spain. She is an active academic with a strong focus on civil, consumer, and digital law, and participates in two research groups: PIM Financial Market and Consumers Rights and GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law. Her research interests include: Civil Law and Contractual Liability Consumer Protection in Financial and Digital Services Smart Contracts and Digital Law Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility Gender Violence Compensation Inheritance and Succession Law Mortgage and Financial Regulation Her recent publications reflect a consistent focus on evolving EU regulations, digital transformation in law, and consumer rights, particularly in financial and digital markets. She explores themes such as transparency in sustainability reporting, smart contracts, abusive clauses in consumer credit, and the impact of EU directives on national enforcement. Her work bridges traditional civil law with modern regulatory and technological challenges. Scientific awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. She supervises academic theses and has contributed to numerous research projects, though specific grants are not detailed. She has advised PhD candidates, including her own doctoral work supervised by Dr. Vicente Luis Montés Penadés. Her email for contact is adela.serra@uv.es . She is a member of the following research groups: PIM Financial Market and Consumers Rights GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Inheritance Law
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Rafael Antonio Verdera Server is a full-time Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València. His academic work is deeply rooted in Spanish civil law, with a focus on property, family, inheritance, and arbitration. He is an active member of the MedArb research group, contributing to legal scholarship through extensive publications and thesis supervision. His research interests span Civil Law , Family Law , Inheritance Law , Property Law , Contract Law , and Arbitration Law . He has published extensively on topics such as filiation, testamentary interpretation, horizontal property, and the constitutional dimensions of private rights. His work often takes the form of detailed legal commentaries on court rulings and civil code provisions, reflecting both doctrinal rigor and practical relevance. The 15 most recent articles show a consistent engagement with foundational civil law doctrines, evolving from agrarian contracts and property rights to constitutional property and arbitration in succession. His publications reveal a strong commitment to legal clarity, reform, and the application of civil law principles in contemporary contexts. While no scientific awards are mentioned in the available text, his scholarly output and academic position indicate significant recognition within the Spanish legal academic community. He advises PhD students and contributes to legal education, particularly in the context of professional training for lawyers. His work on the Master in Law and access to the legal profession reflects his interest in the practical formation of legal practitioners. He has also contributed to discussions on legal education reform. Rafael Verdera is affiliated with the MedArb research group, which focuses on mediation and arbitration, suggesting an active role in alternative dispute resolution research and practice.

Andrej KokkonenView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Science
• Comparative Politics
• Democracy Studies
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Andrej Kokkonen is an Associate Professor and Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg. His work focuses on comparative politics, democracy studies, immigration policy, and historical political institutions. He has conducted extensive research on topics such as anti-immigrant attitudes, leader succession in medieval Europe, and gender politics. His research bridges historical and contemporary political systems, emphasizing institutional legacies and their impact on modern governance. Key research themes include the relationship between immigration attitudes and democratic engagement, the role of family structures in political stability, and the long-term effects of medieval institutions on modern politics. His work often employs quantitative methods and comparative analysis across European contexts. Notable collaborations include studies with Jonas Linde on nativist attitudes and democracy, and with Jørgen Møller on medieval monarchy dynamics. While no formal awards are listed, his publications appear in top journals like the American Political Science Review and European Journal of Political Research. His advising and grants sections remain unspecified in available texts. He is affiliated with the University of Gothenburg’s political science department and can be reached via andrej.kokkonen@pol.gu.se.

• Tax Law
• Estate Law
• Inheritance Tax
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Nicole Gubbels is an Assistant Professor at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Economics and Management (TiSEM), specializing in Tax Economics within the Department of Tax Law. Her research focuses on estate law, inheritance tax, gift tax, and family-related tax issues such as cohabitation agreements and partnership regulations. She currently serves as Coordinator for Succession at the Belastingdienst (Netherlands Tax and Customs Administration) since November 2023. Her work bridges legal and fiscal frameworks, particularly analyzing how societal changes (e.g., cohabitation trends) impact tax policies. Notable publications include a 2024 textbook on inheritance and gift tax, a 2022 critical analysis of the Dutch Succession Act's modernization, and comparative studies on European tax treatment of unmarried cohabitants and stepchildren. She contributes to the Fiscaal Tijdschrift Vermogen as an editor and has presented on topics like fiscal aspects of inheritance law. Her involvement in the 'Connecting Responsible Organizations' research project (2019–2023) highlights her engagement with interdisciplinary organizational studies.

Inge van VijfeijkenView profile

Professor

• Tax aspects of Civil Inheritance and Marriage
• Family Business
• Taxation Law
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Inge van Vijfeijken is a Professor at the Department of Tax Law within the Tilburg Law School at Tilburg University. She specializes in tax aspects of civil inheritance and marriage, family business taxation, and legal reform proposals. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to law and governance. She is affiliated with the Fiscal Institute Tilburg (FIT) and the Connecting Responsible Organizations initiative. Her research focuses on inheritance law, gift taxation, business succession planning, and Dutch tax policy. Notable contributions include analyzing court decisions (e.g., Hoge Raad 2023) and proposing reforms in succession law. She has authored textbooks like Cursus belastingrecht - Schenk- en erfbelasting and co-authored studies on business succession facilities. Dr. van Vijfeijken has supervised 4 PhD students and contributed to projects like 'Legal and economic aspects of business organizations' and 'Connecting Organizations.' She actively engages in academic activities, including presentations on marital property rights and editorial roles in legal publications.

Claire SilvantView profile

Lecturer

• History of Economic Thought
• French Liberal School
• History of Public Finance
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Claire Silvant is a Lecturer in Economics at Lumière Lyon-2 University and a Researcher at the TRIANGLE laboratory (UMR 5206 CNRS) since 2011. She leads the MEEF CAPES SES Master program (M1 and M2) and manages the Franco-German MINERVE program. Her research focuses on the history of economic thought, especially the French liberal school and public finance. Key publications include co-editing A History of Economic Thought in France (2023). Awards include the Prix de thèse Richelieu (2011) and multiple conference recognitions. She coordinates grants like the ANR FIDEMO project on public finance crises (2014–2015). Education: PhD in Economics (2010) from Paris Ouest Nanterre, specializing in 19th-century French liberal thought. Former roles include teaching at Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne and editorial roles at Oeconomia . Research interests span French liberal economists, public finance history, and economic crises. Active in international conferences since 2006, with presentations across Europe and the U.S.

Anne VerjusView profile

Researcher

• Social History of Ideas
• History of Women's Suffrage
• Women's Citizenship
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Anne Verjus is a Research Director at the CNRS (section 40: Politics, Power, Organization) and Director of the Triangle laboratory (UMR 5206) at École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. Her work focuses on the social and political exclusion of women through marriage, motherhood, and familialism in France, Great Britain, and German-speaking countries. She explores historical forms of patriarchal domination and contemporary frameworks for emancipated motherhood. Education: IEP Grenoble (Political Sciences), DEA in Political Studies, PhD from EHESS (1997). Research Interests: History of women's suffrage, feminist utopianism, revolutionary-era family dynamics, political motherhood, and gendered citizenship. Recent publications include Abolishing Patriarchy: The Feminist Utopia of James H. Lawrence (2025) and studies on 18th- and 19th-century gender politics. She actively organizes conferences on feminist history and political theory. Grants: Co-lead of the ANR CONSENT project (2021–2025). Students: Supervising Jessica Blouin (PhD) and directing Margot Giacinti's thesis (defended 2023).

Jean-Michel ChaumontView profile

Professor

• Historical Sociology
• Research Ethics
• Victimology
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Jean-Michel Chaumont is a Professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain), holding the prestigious Hoover Chair of Economic and Social Ethics in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy from UCLouvain (1989) and a Doctor of Sociology from EHESS Paris (1995), alongside recognition as a qualified researcher at the National Fund for Scientific Research. He maintains an active academic presence through the Hoover Chair's extensive seminar series including the 'Midis de l'éthique' (running since 1991) and 'Mardis intimes' (since 1998). Chaumont's research focuses on historical sociology and research ethics, with particular emphasis on victimology, moral philosophy, and the history of human trafficking. His work explores complex ethical landscapes through socio-historical analysis, examining topics such as Holocaust testimonies, moral capital formation, and the construction of victim narratives. He investigates how historical events shape contemporary ethical frameworks, especially regarding recognition politics and competing victimhood claims. His recent publications reveal consistent engagement with moral dilemmas across historical contexts, from 19th century white slavery discourse to contemporary pandemic ethics. Key thematic threads include the interplay between honor and survival ethics, methodological challenges in historical research, and the political dimensions of victim recognition. His scholarship demonstrates rigorous archival work intersecting with philosophical inquiry, particularly evident in his analyses of League of Nations documents and Holocaust testimonies. Chaumont actively contributes to academic discourse through the Hoover Chair's seminar programs and research initiatives, including the 'Fair Inheritance Project' and collaborations with international institutions like Leuven, Leiden, and Aarhus. His work bridges theoretical ethics with practical socio-political concerns, maintaining critical engagement with both historical injustices and contemporary ethical challenges.

Christophe PointView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Education
• History of Educational Ideas
• Professional Teaching Ethics
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Christophe Point is a Professor at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain), Belgium, holding the Hoover Professorship of Economic and Social Ethics. He is a regular member of the Institut Supérieur de Philosophie, CRIFPE, Collectif Déphi, and serves as co-director of GREE. His educational qualifications include: Doctorate in Philosophy and Educational Sciences Professor Point's research centers on philosophy of education and history of educational ideas, with emphasis on professional teaching ethics, didactics of philosophy, education for citizenship, and concepts of authority, democracy, and vulnerability. He employs diverse methodologies including fundamental research, empirical surveys, action research, and educational engineering of training devices. His work critically examines whether ethics can be taught through philosophical dialogue and how such teaching contributes to moral and citizenship education. He actively teaches doctoral seminars on Philosophy of Education (co-organized with Hervé Pourtois) and a second-year Bachelor of Education course covering educational conceptions, social justice, autonomy, citizenship, child rights, and teaching profession ethics. His pedagogy emphasizes developing philosophical questioning and understanding the deontological framework of teaching. As a core member of the Hoover Chair, he contributes to major research initiatives including the Basic Income project, Fair Inheritance Project, ARC Pension Reform research, and Louvain-Kobe Project. He participates in long-standing seminars like Midis de l'éthique (since 1991) and Mardis intimes (since 1998), while supporting educational outreach through the Certificate in Ethics and Society (ETES9CE) and Enseigner l'éthique platform.

Turan ŞAHİNView profile

Professor

• Civil Law
• Private Law
• Contract Law
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Prof. Dr. Turan ŞAHİN, born in 1981, is a full-time Professor at the Faculty of Law , Department of Private Law at Ankara Social Sciences University since 2024. Previously, he held academic positions at Kırıkkale University (Associate Professor 2019–2022, Doctoral Lecturer 2012–2019) and Selçuk University (Research Assistant 2006–2012). Academic Education : PhD in Private Law, Selçuk University (2007–2012) MSc in Private Law, Kırıkkale University (2004–2006) LLB in Law, Kırıkkale University (1999–2003) His research focuses on Civil Law , particularly Contract Law , Consumer Law , and Property Law . His work includes analyzing lifetime income contracts, lease termination clauses, and consumer protection mechanisms. He has collaborated with scholars like Ali Ekin, Mahmut Kızır, and Yasemin Durak. He has supervised 10 theses, including topics on family housing, inheritance refusal, and legal liability in road passenger transport. Courses taught include Borçlar Hukuku (Obligations Law), Miras Hukuku (Inheritance Law), and Eşya Hukuku (Property Law) at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Musa Furkan ŞAHİNView profile

Researcher

• Civil Law
• Private Law
• Contract Law
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Musa Furkan ŞAHİN is a full-time Researcher at the Faculty of Law , Ankara Social Sciences University , affiliated with the Department of Private Law . He holds a PhD (2023) and Master’s degree (2018) in Private Law from Ankara University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Law (2015) from TOBB University of Economics and Technology. PhD: Private Law, Ankara University (2023) Master's: Private Law, Ankara University (2018) Bachelor's: Law, TOBB University of Economics and Technology (2015) His research focuses on Civil Law , particularly in inheritance, contracts, and property law. His recent publications analyze topics such as penalty clauses, consumer law, and easement rights. He participated in the II. Land Registry Law Symposium (2024) and conducted a research stay at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (2021-2022). His 15 most recent works span 2006–2025, with citations primarily in Turkish legal journals. Notable contributions include studies on inheritance revocation, posthumous dispositions, and mortgage agreements. His research intersects Private Law , Family Law , and Property Law , emphasizing judicial interpretations and contractual frameworks.

Esma KIRAÇ ADIRView profile

Assistant Professor

• Civil Law
• Robotics Law
• Inheritance Law
• +4 more

Assistant Professor Esma KIRAÇ ADIR serves in the Department of Civil Law at Ankara Social Sciences University's Faculty of Law, specializing in cutting-edge legal domains intersecting technology and traditional civil jurisprudence. Her academic journey spans from Gazi University's Law Faculty (2011-2015) to doctoral research at Ankara University focused on robotics liability. PhD in Private Law, Ankara University (2017-2023) LL.M. in Private Law, Gazi University (2015-2017) Bachelor of Laws, Gazi University (2011-2015) Her research bridges classical civil law with emerging technological challenges, particularly examining legal frameworks for AI-generated content, robotic liability, and inheritance law modernization. Current investigations analyze Swiss inheritance reforms, concert contract jurisprudence, and copyright implications of machine learning outputs, demonstrating methodological rigor in comparative legal analysis across European and Turkish systems. Publications reveal consistent scholarly output since 2017, with increasing focus on technology-law interfaces. Recent works include monographs on robotic liability (2023) and AI copyright (2024), alongside specialized studies in inheritance law and contract theory. Her scholarship shows strong institutional alignment with Ankara Social Sciences University's research priorities in digital transformation of legal systems. As primary thesis advisor for Master's candidate Halil Can Bentli researching smart contracts, she actively mentors next-generation legal scholars. Current teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in liability law, inheritance systems, and civil law fundamentals across undergraduate and graduate programs, reflecting comprehensive expertise in both traditional and contemporary civil law domains.

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Succession Law
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Angel Luis Rebolledo Varela serves as a University Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, actively contributing to legal education through core undergraduate courses including Family Law, Introduction to Civil Law and Law of Persons, and Succession Law for both the Bachelor's Degree in Law and Double Bachelor's programs in Laws and Labour Relations. He is affiliated with the Libredon Civil Law research group, which specializes in Person, family and heritage studies within the Spanish civil law framework. His research interests are deeply rooted in Civil Law, with concentrated expertise in Family Law, Succession Law, Law of Persons, and Heritage Law. These areas reflect his scholarly focus on legal frameworks governing personal status, familial relationships, inheritance systems, and proprietary rights, addressing critical societal dimensions within civil jurisprudence. As a key member of the Libredon Civil Law research group, Professor Rebolledo Varela engages in collaborative projects examining evolving dynamics of personal rights, family structures, and heritage transmission. His work supports the advancement of civil law scholarship through practical application in Spain's legal education system and contributes to contemporary discourse on civil code implementation.

Giuliano ZANCHIView profile

Associate Professor

• Private Law
• Contract Law
• Succession Law
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Giuliano ZANCHI is an Associate Professor of Private Law at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He graduated in Law from the University of Padua (1999) and earned a PhD in European Civil, Commercial, and Labour Contract Law at Ca' Foscari. His research focuses on contract law, succession law, European private law, and antitrust law. Education: Law, University of Padua (1999); PhD, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Research: Interdisciplinary studies on business succession, corporate governance, and European legal frameworks. Teaching: Courses in Introduction to Law, European Private Law I, and Fundamentals of IT Law. Professional Affiliations: Venice Bar Association (since 2002), BILA, aIDA, ELI. His recent publications analyze blockchain, privacy, competition law, and contractual mechanisms. His work bridges empirical studies in Veneto's manufacturing districts with legal theory, emphasizing European integration and judicial interpretations. Research grants and collaborations with institutions like King's College London and the University of Trento highlight his international engagement.