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Tine EidsvaagView profile

Associate Professor

• Labor Law
• Employment Discrimination
• Social Security Law
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Tine Eidsvaag is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen. She specializes in labor law, focusing on inclusive working conditions, protection of marginal groups, and Norwegian law in the context of EU law and human rights. She teaches courses such as Basic Labor Law, Labor Law Specialization, and Discrimination Law. Her research emphasizes workplace accommodations for pregnant workers, occupational injury insurance, and digital work frameworks. Research interests include labor law, discrimination prevention, and the intersection of EU law with Norwegian legal frameworks. Recent work addresses home office regulations, pregnancy-related workplace rights, and employer obligations under new legislation. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like the LaW-BALANCE and REFLEX initiatives exploring digital work environments. Her publications span academic lectures, journal articles, and reports, often analyzing case law and policy impacts. She is affiliated with research groups on welfare law and labor law, and has advised on national policy reforms, including the 2016 report on freedom of conscience in the workplace.

Magne StrandbergView profile

Professor

• Civil Procedure
• Evidence Law
• Tort Law
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Magne Strandberg is a Professor of Law at the University of Bergen’s Faculty of Law, specializing in civil procedure, evidence law, and legal theory. His work emphasizes European legal harmonization, particularly through the ELI/UNIDROIT Model Rules, and explores cross-jurisdictional issues in evidence accessibility, third-party litigation funding, and appellate system reform. Strandberg is affiliated with multiple research groups including Legal Theory, Tort Law & Insurance Law, and Civil Procedure & Conflict Resolution. Key Research Focus: Evidence standards, comparative civil procedure, EU legal influence on Norwegian law, and judicial reform. Recent Contributions: 2025 analysis of European model evidence rules, 2023 Supreme Court case on class actions, and 2022 critique of appellate system accessibility. His publications span over two decades, addressing topics from down’s syndrome medical liability cases to digital revolution impacts on evidence law. Strandberg frequently lectures at international forums, including Uppsala University and the Swedish Network for European Studies. Research Groups: Research Group for Legal Theory Research Group for Tort Law and Insurance Law Research Group for Property Law Research Group for Civil Procedure and Conflict Resolution Grants & Funding: Supported by the Research Council of Norway (Project ID 342006) for work on evidence requirements across tribunals.

David OswaldView profile

Associate Professor

• Construction Safety
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Sustainability in Construction
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Dr. David Oswald is the Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) in the School of Property, Construction and Project Management at RMIT University. He holds an academic rank of Associate Professor and has held roles including Senior Lecturer (2021–2023) and Lecturer (2018–2020). His non-academic career includes roles as an Engineer at Arup Group (2011–2011) and involvement in the Forth Crossing Bridge project (2012–2016). Dr. Oswald’s research focuses on health, safety, well-being, and sustainability in construction and the built environment. He has over 50 publications, including work on flammable cladding impacts, circular economy practices, and safety leadership in construction. His research emphasizes systemic industry challenges, policy gaps, and the intersection of safety and cost pressures. He currently supervises research projects on topics like belief systems in engineering standards, lean construction integration, and energy-as-a-service models. Oswald is also an editorial board member for the Journal of Safety Research and Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Management, Procurement and Law . Key Research Areas: Construction safety, occupational health, circular economy, built environment sustainability Recent Focus: Flammable cladding consequences, safety leadership, and EaaS business models His work has addressed post-Grenfell reforms, pandemic impacts on renters, and industry-wide safety culture challenges. Oswald contributes to both academic discourse and practical policy recommendations.

Farnoush ReshadiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Consumer Financial Decision-Making
• Health-Related Decision-Making
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Farnoush Reshadi is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at The Business School of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), joining in July 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from West Virginia University, an MBA from the University of Tehran, and advanced degrees in E-commerce and Computer Engineering from Iranian institutions. Her research focuses on consumer decision-making biases related to financial and health choices, emphasizing public policy interventions to mitigate harmful marketing practices. Key areas include gift-giving behavior, payment pain theory, and healthcare consumerism. Reshadi's work has been published in outlets like Journal of Consumer Affairs and Psychology & Marketing , with notable contributions to understanding how marketers influence consumer vulnerability. Teaching responsibilities include graduate courses on consumer behavior and data mining applications in business. She advises thesis projects for Ukrainian students displaced by war and previously taught at West Virginia University. Reshadi's professional affiliations include the Association for Consumer Research and American Marketing Association. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 16 (Peace and Justice). Notable honors include winning WVU's 2018 Three-Minute Thesis Competition. Current work explores virtual tipping dynamics and over-trust in healthcare contexts, reflecting her commitment to bridging marketing practices with societal welfare.

Alexander LemannView profile

Associate Professor

• Tort Law
• Insurance Law
• Product Liability
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Alexander Lemann is an Associate Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School, where he has taught since 2017. He teaches Torts, Insurance Law, and a seminar on Current Problems in Tort Law. His research focuses on tort law, insurance, and environmental law, particularly the design of legal systems to manage human responses to risk. His primary research interests include: Tort Law and Theory Insurance Law and Regulation Product Liability Environmental Law and Risk Legal Responses to Risk His scholarship explores how legal frameworks can be structured to better address societal and individual risk assessment and mitigation. The articles in his body of work predominantly fall within the domains of tort law, legal theory, and risk regulation. They often engage with doctrinal analysis, policy implications, and theoretical foundations of liability and insurance systems. His publications in top law reviews indicate a strong focus on scholarly impact and legal innovation in risk-related fields. Notable recognition: James D. Ghiardi Award for Teaching Excellence (2021) Professor Lemann has advised on legal scholarship and taught advanced seminars. He was a Research Fellow at Georgetown University Law Center prior to joining Marquette. His professional experience includes litigation at Sullivan & Cromwell and federal judicial clerkships, contributing to his practical and academic expertise. He has not listed any grants in the provided text. He is affiliated with the Marquette University Law School faculty and maintains scholarly presence through SSRN. His work bridges academic theory and real-world legal practice.

• Corporate Governance
• Market Abuse
• Legal Theory of the Firm
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Andrew Verstein is a Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Curricular and Academic Affairs at UCLA School of Law, where he also leads the Lowell Milken Institute for Business Law and Policy. He holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and an A.B. summa cum laude from Dartmouth College. His research focuses on corporate governance, market abuse, and legal theory of the firm, with notable work on insider trading, financial indices, and national security law. Verstein has published in top legal journals and co-authored Business Associations: A Systems Approach . He is a member of the American Law Institute and has taught at institutions including the University of Chicago Law School and Yale Law School. His research analyzes complex issues like directors' & officers' insurance, the legal implications of cryptocurrency, and systemic market manipulation. Recent articles explore insider trading jurisprudence and the evolving role of corporations in modern economies. Verstein frequently engages with media outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times, and his work influences policy debates on financial regulation and corporate accountability. He advises on curricular innovation through his deanship role, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to legal education. His faculty co-direction of the Lowell Milken Institute highlights his commitment to bridging business law theory and policy practice.

Min ShiView profile

Lecturer

• Financial Valuation
• Damages Quantification
• Commercial Litigation
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Min Shi is an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and a leading expert in financial valuation and damages quantification. She holds a PhD in Economics from Harvard University and has over 20 years of experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Her expertise includes expert testimony in high-profile cases across courts in London, Jersey, Nanjing, and arbitration venues in Zurich, Paris, and Washington DC. Education: PhD Economics (Harvard, 2001), MA Economics (Harvard, 1998), BA International Economics (Beijing University, 1996), and CFA charterholder since 2008. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (2001–2005) and a Lecturer in Economics at Queen’s College, Oxford (2010–2011). Research focuses on valuation methodologies in post-M&A disputes, damages quantification in contractual breaches, and arbitration frameworks. She has authored numerous articles in Agenda and Global Competition Review , and her work addresses complex financial and legal challenges in global markets. Awards include the Client Choice Award for Arbitration Expert Witness (2020, 2022) and recognition in Who’s Who Legal . She currently serves on Oxera’s Governing Board and teaches valuation topics to MBA/EMBA students at Oxford.

Rockne StarksView profile

Academic

• Insurance Risk Management
• Corporate Insurance Strategies
• Financial Risk Analysis
• +3 more

J. Rockne Starks is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Finance at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), within the Schmidthorst College of Business. He holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences from BGSU (1988), an MBA from BGSU (2019), and professional certifications including Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and Associate in Risk Management (ARM). Education: B.S., Biology, Bowling Green State University, 1988 MBA, Bowling Green State University, 2019 CIC (1992), CRM (2002), ARM (2012) from The National Alliance for Insurance Education and The Institutes His career includes 25 years as Senior Vice President and Director of Insurance at Citizens Financial Group (1990–2015), overseeing corporate insurance programs such as property, liability, workers’ compensation, and directors & officers coverage. He transitioned to academia in 2015 as an Executive in Residence and Instructor, integrating industry expertise into teaching. Roc’s research interests focus on risk management, corporate insurance strategies, and financial services. He advises on insurance policy development and banking operations, leveraging his experience in a $137B financial institution with nationwide operations.

• Civil Law
• European Private Law
• Digital Law
• +3 more

Maria Luisa Atienza Navarro serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Valencia, where she contributes to academic instruction and research within Spain's national higher education framework. She obtained her Doctorate from the University of Valencia in 1999 with a thesis on Civil liability for harmful acts of minor students, supervised by Dr. Rafael Ballarín Hernández, establishing her foundational expertise in civil law applications. Her research concentrates on Civil Law with specialized focus on European Private Law, Digital Law, Insurance Law, Pensions Law, and Welfare Law. She actively participates in two key research groups: the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law examining digital transformation impacts on private law systems, and the WIP Welfare, Insurance and Pensions group analyzing social security frameworks. These affiliations demonstrate her commitment to interdisciplinary legal scholarship at the intersection of traditional civil law and contemporary socio-technological challenges. No scientific awards were documented in the available institutional profile. While specific student supervision records and research grants remain unlisted in the source material, her dual research group memberships indicate ongoing collaborative academic engagement and potential mentorship activities within Valencia's legal research ecosystem. She maintains active roles in the GEDPED Study Group on European Private and Digital Law and the WIP Welfare, Insurance and Pensions research collective, both addressing evolving legal dimensions in digital environments and social protection systems through institutionalized scholarly collaboration.

• Civil Law
• European Private Law
• Digital Law
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Luz María Martínez Velecoso is a Professor in the Department of Civil Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València, Spain. She is an active academic and researcher specializing in Civil Law with a strong focus on European private law, digital law, and the legal implications of emerging technologies. She is a member of the GEDPED (Study Group on European Private and Digital Law), contributing to interdisciplinary research on the intersection of law, technology, and human rights. Education: Doctorate from Universitat de València (2002) – Thesis: Alteración sobrevenida de la economía contractual , supervised by Dr. Vicente Luis Montés Penadés. Her research interests center on the evolution of civil law in response to digital transformation, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, big data, data protection, and digital contractual fairness. She critically examines how traditional legal doctrines like the rebus sic stantibus clause apply in modern digital markets and how legal capacity and support measures can be reformed for persons with disabilities in accordance with international human rights standards. Her recent publications reflect a strong thematic trend toward the regulation of AI and algorithms, digital privacy, and the harmonization of European private law. These works explore cognitive manipulation in contracting, algorithmic fairness, and the ethical and legal challenges posed by automated systems in EU law. She also contributes to doctrinal analyses in family law, succession, property law, and tort liability, maintaining a bridge between classical civil law and contemporary digital challenges. She has not been awarded any scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. She advises on legal doctrine and jurisprudence, particularly in civil and digital law, though no formal students are listed. Her research is supported through institutional affiliation and collaborative projects within the GEDPED group. She has not received any specific grants mentioned in the text. She is part of the GEDPED (Study Group on European Private and Digital Law), a research team focused on the impact of digitalization on private law, European integration, and legal protection in the digital age.

Bruce MacdonaldView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Law
• Legal Practice
• Litigation
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Bruce Macdonald is a Part-time Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona, bringing decades of real-world legal experience into the academic environment. He currently serves as a Magistrate Judge at the United States District Court, District of Arizona, Tucson, a position he has held since 2012. His educational background includes a J.D. (1985) and a B.A. (1981), both earned at the University of Arizona. His professional expertise spans litigation, insurance law, and public sector legal defense. His career includes significant roles such as Shareholder at McNamara, Goldsmith & Macdonald, P.C. (2003–2012), Managing Attorney in the Claims Litigation Department at Farmers Insurance Group (1998–2003), Partner and Associate Attorney at Chandler, Tullar, Udall & Redhair, LLP, and Assistant Attorney General in the Liability Defense Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office (1989–1991). As a Professor of Practice, his role emphasizes practical legal training and mentorship, though no formal advisees or research publications are listed. His work experience reflects a deep commitment to legal education through practice and public service. Bruce Macdonald has no listed scientific awards or research grants, consistent with a professional practice-oriented academic role. He is actively engaged in both judicial and academic duties, contributing to legal education through experiential learning and professional insight.

Björn Schmitz-LuhnView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Medical Law
• Interdisciplinary Health Research
• Private International Law
• +7 more

Björn Schmitz-Luhn is an Adjunct Professor of Medical Law at the University of Economics and Management (FOM) in Essen. Since 2014, he has served as Managing Director and Scientific Coordinator of ceres (Cologne Center for Ethics, Rights, Economics, and Social Sciences of Health). In October 2021, he moved to the University of Bonn to coordinate its new Center for Life Ethics . His work bridges legal frameworks with interdisciplinary health research, focusing on medical ethics and healthcare policy. University of Bonn (2021–) University of Cologne (2002–2014) Admitted to the bar (2006) Research spans medical law , interdisciplinary health research , and international legal frameworks . Key themes include prioritization in healthcare , biomarker ethics , and digital health regulation . His ceres leadership involves coordinating international projects like RiskAP for cancer screening and ethics in neurotechnology. Articles highlight neurodegenerative care , AI in diagnostics , and health equity . Awards include the Adolf Laufs Dissertation Prize (2014) for his work on distributive justice in healthcare . Publications appear in journals like Journal of Personalized Medicine , Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease , and International Journal of Law and Psychiatry .

• Criminal Law
• Medical Liability
• Healthcare Law
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Paolo D'Agostino is an Adjunct Professor of Criminal Law I and Criminal Law II at the Faculty of Law, University of Turin. He is a practicing lawyer specializing in medical liability and insurance issues within the healthcare sector. His professional engagements include legal consultancy for major national medical federations such as the National Federation of Medical Orders (FnomCeo), the National Federation of Obstetric Orders (FNOPO), and the Federation of Technical Health Professions (FNTSRM-PSTRP). He also advises prominent medical associations including the Italian Ophthalmological Society (SOI), the Italian Society of Orthopedic Traumatology (SIOT), the Italian Society of Pediatrics (SIP), and the Italian Society of Anesthesiology (SIAARTI), among others. His research and professional interests center on criminal law applications in healthcare, particularly in physician liability and risk management. He also provides legal guidance to various medical unions such as AAROI-EMAC, ANPO, AIO, and FESMED, and acts as the Italian referent for AON SpA on professional medical liability matters. He has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text. Paolo D'Agostino advises multiple national medical organizations and unions, playing a key role in shaping legal responses to medical liability. His work bridges legal academia and practical healthcare law, contributing to policy and defense strategies for health professionals. He is affiliated with the Faculty of Law at the University of Turin and maintains strong professional links with national medical federations and insurance stakeholders, particularly through AON SpA.

Arno J. AkkermansView profile

Professor

• Liability Law
• Empirical Legal Studies
• Restorative Justice
• +13 more

Arno J. Akkermans is a Full Professor in Liability Law at the Faculty of Law, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). He is also a Full Professor at the Amsterdam Law and Behavior Institute (A-LAB) and the Amsterdam Centre for Comprehensive Law (ACCL), where he serves as director. His work bridges law, psychology, and health, focusing on the human impact of legal processes. His research interests include: Empirical Legal Studies Restorative Justice Tort and Compensation Law Victimology and Sexual Violence Interdisciplinary Law and Behavior Apology, Forgiveness, and Legal Healing Responsive and Human-Centered Legal Systems Akkermans' recent publications (2023–2025) show a consistent focus on improving legal systems to better meet human needs. His work spans empirical evaluations of compensation laws, comparative studies on victims' rights in the EU, and innovations in restorative practices, particularly in traffic accidents and personal injury. He pioneers interdisciplinary methodologies and advocates for legal systems that prioritize emotional and psychological recovery alongside financial redress. Scientific awards include: PIV Giraffe, de Letselschade Award van het Personenschade Instituut van Verzekeraars (PIV) (2010) Akkermans has supervised 9 PhD theses and led significant research projects, such as the study on fair compensation for victims of sexual violence. He teaches courses in tort law, mediation, and restorative justice. He also serves on multiple advisory boards, including Slachtofferhulp Nederland and the Tijdschrift voor Vergoeding Personenschade, and is active in professional societies like the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies. He leads the A-LAB and ACCL, interdisciplinary hubs integrating law, psychology, and medicine to transform legal practices through empirical research. These centers focus on developing responsive legal frameworks that acknowledge emotional, relational, and restorative dimensions of justice.

Francis J. Mootz IIIView profile

Professor

• Contract Law
• Insurance Law
• Employment Law
• +5 more

Francis J. Mootz III is a Professor of Law at the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law. He earned his JD from Duke University School of Law, AM in Philosophy from Duke University Graduate School, and BA in History from the University of Notre Dame. A former Dean of McGeorge School of Law (2012-2017), he previously held faculty and administrative roles at William S. Boyd School of Law, Penn State Dickinson School of Law, William and Mary Law School, and Western New England University School of Law. Education: JD (Duke), AM (Philosophy, Duke), BA (History, Notre Dame) Professor Mootz's research spans legal hermeneutics , rhetorical theory , and interdisciplinary philosophy , with particular emphasis on the intersection of law with continental philosophy and semiotics . His work critiques traditional legal frameworks while exploring the philosophical foundations of interpretation and adjudication. Recent scholarship focuses on cannabis law in California, addressing insurance coverage and professional responsibility challenges. He also contributes to employment law and liability insurance analysis, with edited volumes like the Appleman Library Edition insurance law treatise . Scientific Recognition: Faculty Research Lecturer Award (University of the Pacific, 2021) Distinguished Book Award (National Communication Association, 2023) Professor Mootz has served on the Board of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (2006-2012) and as an expert consultant on insurance law. His teaching innovations include co-authoring casebooks in employment law and sales law , while his academic leadership includes editing multi-volume legal treatises. Personal interests include spending time with his wife and two dogs, Che and Frida.