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Thomas B. MetzloffView profile

Professor

• Legal Ethics
• Medical Malpractice Litigation
• Empirical Legal Studies
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Thomas B. Metzloff is a Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, where he has been teaching since 1985. His academic roles include teaching Civil Procedure , Ethics in Action , and specialized courses on the American legal system for international LLM students in Geneva, Hong Kong, and Beijing. He served as Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (1998–2001) and currently sits on Duke University's Academic Council executive committee. Education: BA from Yale College (1976), JD from Harvard Law School (1979) Professional Background: Judicial clerkships (5th Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court), private practice in Atlanta, and academic leadership roles. Research Interests span empirical studies of the litigation system, particularly medical malpractice disputes, legal ethics, constitutional law, and dispute resolution. He directs the Voices of American Law project, creating documentaries through interviews with key stakeholders in landmark Supreme Court cases, focusing on constitutional values like the First Amendment and privacy rights. Publications include extensive work on medical malpractice, attorney dynamics, mediation, and arbitration. His 2008 empirical study on attorney experience and case outcomes and the 2007 analysis of court-ordered mediation are notable. He has also explored constitutional law in Virginia v. Barry Black (2008) and edited symposia on mandatory arbitration (2004). Professional Activities include advisory roles with the North Carolina State Bar Ethics Committee and the North Carolina Supreme Court's Dispute Resolution Committee. His research has been funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, particularly for studies on court-ordered mediation in medical malpractice cases.

Kathy L. PowersView profile

Associate Professor

• International Relations
• Institutional Authority
• Human Rights
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Kathy L. Powers is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of New Mexico (UNM), with cross-appointments in the UNM School of Law, Program of Africana Studies, Robert Wood Johnson Center for Health Policy, and Georgetown University’s Department of Government. Her research focuses on institutional authority, international law, and transitional justice, particularly global reparations following mass human rights violations and the legal personality of international organizations. Supported by NSF grants, her work examines how regional economic institutions evolve into military structures and impact conflict. Dr. Powers has been honored with the 2013 UNM New Faculty Teaching Award and 2010 Faculty of Color Teaching Award. Her recent fellowships include residencies at the Woodrow Wilson Center (2015) and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (2014), where she studied reparations and transitional justice. She has also presented on victim justice in post-genocide contexts and taught in Germany. Her research spans international relations, with publications in journals like the Journal of Conflict Resolution and Journal of Peace Research . Key themes include institutional design, reparations movements, and the interplay between trade and military alliances.

Imre S. SzalaiView profile

Professor

• Arbitration
• Federal Arbitration Act
• Dispute Resolution
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Professor Imre S. Szalai is a leading scholar in arbitration law and dispute resolution, currently serving as Professor of Law at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. His expertise spans arbitration, litigation, professional responsibility, and legal ethics. He is nationally recognized for his work on the Federal Arbitration Act and its impact on civil justice. University: Pace University School: Elisabeth Haub School of Law Department: Dispute Resolution Academic Rank: Professor Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Yale University – Double Major in Economics and Classical Civilizations JD, Columbia University School of Law – Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar Research Interests: Professor Szalai specializes in the legal, historical, and ethical dimensions of arbitration. His work critically examines the expansion of forced arbitration in consumer and employment contexts, the erosion of trial rights, and the role of arbitration in undermining accountability. He explores the historical roots of the Federal Arbitration Act and advocates for reforms that restore fairness and consent in dispute resolution. His recent scholarship delves into emerging issues such as artificial intelligence in arbitration and the impact of pop culture on legal interpretation. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on contemporary challenges in arbitration law, including the #MeToo movement's influence on forced arbitration, AI-driven dispute resolution, the role of the Supreme Court in shaping arbitration policy, and high-profile cases involving Ticketmaster and Taylor Swift. His work combines doctrinal analysis, historical inquiry, and policy critique, often drawing from media and cultural references to make complex legal issues accessible. Scientific Awards: Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar, Columbia Law School Advising and Grants: Professor Szalai actively collaborates with students on amicus briefs and scholarly work. While specific grant funding is not detailed in the provided text, his extensive publication record and media engagements suggest sustained scholarly support. He mentors students in legal research, writing, and advocacy, particularly in the areas of arbitration and civil rights. Labs, Teams, and Initiatives: He maintains a public blog on arbitration law developments, where he analyzes recent court decisions, legislative changes, and policy debates. This platform serves as an educational resource and contributes to public discourse on arbitration reform. He also participates in academic and professional networks focused on dispute resolution and legal ethics.

• International Law
• Human Rights
• International Criminal Justice
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Miriam Cohen is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Law, holding the Canada Research Chair in Human Rights and International Reparative Justice. She specializes in public international law, human rights, and international criminal justice. She earned a Ph.D. from Leiden University and holds advanced degrees from Harvard, Cambridge, and Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on reparative justice mechanisms, climate change accountability, and international bodies' roles in rights enforcement. She leads interdisciplinary projects, including the Human Rights and International Justice Lab, which developed a human rights data analysis platform funded by CFI and Quebec grants totaling $400,000. Education: Ph.D. in International Law, Leiden University (2017) LL.M. Harvard Law School (2009) LL.M. University of Cambridge (2008) LL.B. and LL.M., Université de Montréal (2006, 2007) Research Interests: Reparative justice for international crimes, climate change litigation, international criminal accountability, and the intersection of human rights with environmental and national security policies. Her recent articles and books explore reparations for climate harms, transgenerational trauma in ICC jurisprudence, and the role of public interest litigation in international courts. She has secured grants from SSHRC, CFI, and Quebec, and her work has been recognized with awards from the Canadian Council on International Law and Quebec Bar Foundation. She advises international organizations, serves on multiple editorial and governance boards, and collaborates globally on legal research initiatives.

• Financial regulation
• Corporate finance
• Environmental law
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Pedro Schilling De Carvalho is a Lecturer in Law at University College London's Faculty of Laws, specializing in Financial and Environmental Law. He holds a PhD in Law and Finance from the University of Cambridge, where he received a Cambridge International Scholarship, as well as an LLM in Commercial Law from Cambridge (supported by a Chevening Scholarship) and a LLB from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. His academic journey includes positions at: University of Cambridge (Research Affiliate, Judge Business School and Lauterpacht Centre for International Law) London School of Economics (Guest Lecturer) University of Edinburgh (Early Career Fellow in Financial Law and Regulation) Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law (Visiting Fellow) Harvard Law School (Visiting Fellow) Pedro's research focuses on financial regulation, corporate finance, environmental law, international economic law, and sustainable finance. His work explores regulatory diffusion in sustainable finance, international financial governance in multipolar contexts, and the intersection of corporate governance with environmental and social concerns. He has published in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Financial Regulation and has been cited by institutions including the International Monetary Fund. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable finance frameworks, regulatory coordination across jurisdictions, and the evolving landscape of financial technology regulation globally. His work spans theoretical analysis of corporate governance models alongside practical regulatory frameworks for emerging financial technologies and sustainable investment. Pedro has received several prestigious awards and recognitions: Cambridge International Scholarship Chevening Scholarship Max Planck Institute & Cambridge Scholarship Certified peer-reviewer by the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Global Practice He has actively contributed to policy development through written evidence to the UK Parliament Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union, consultancy work for the World Bank Group's Legal Vice Presidency, the Green Climate Fund, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His professional activities include being Co-Director of the UCL Centre of Law and the Environment, academic member of the European Corporate Governance Network, and member of the Leadership of the Commission on Arbitration and ADR at the International Chamber of Commerce. Pedro has extensive experience as both a transactional and dispute resolution lawyer, having worked with prominent law firms and served as Chief of Staff at the Commercial Law Chamber of the São Paulo Supreme Court.

Deborah HenslerView profile

Professor

• Class Actions
• Mass Torts
• Litigation Finance
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The Judge John W. Ford Professor of Dispute Resolution at Stanford Law School, Deborah Hensler teaches complex litigation, arbitration law, and empirical research methods. Her scholarship on dispute resolution and mass claims has received international recognition. Research focuses on the evolution of collective litigation globally, third-party litigation financing, and the transformation of dispute resolution systems. Directs the Stanford Globalization of Class Actions Exchange facilitating international collaborative research. Honors include fellowship in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and honorary doctorates from European universities. Serves on advisory boards for civil justice institutes and law reform commissions worldwide.

• Legal Procedure
• Judicial Institutions
• Civil Procedure
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Richard L. Jolly is a Professor at Southwestern Law School, joining the faculty in 2021. He specializes in civil and criminal procedure, evidence, and torts, blending nearly a decade of legal practice, policy, and research with real-world applications in the classroom. Education: B.A. in Political Science & Mass Communications (University of California, Berkeley, 2009); M.Sc. in Political Sociology (London School of Economics and Political Science, 2010); J.D. (University of Michigan Law School, 2014). Professional Background: Litigated complex commercial disputes and class actions in Los Angeles, clerked for Judge Deborah L. Cook (Sixth Circuit), and conducted research as a fellow at Berkeley Law and NYU School of Law. Research Interests: Professor Jolly explores the intersection of public and private procedure, focusing on how contractual agreements influence judicial institutions. His work emphasizes lay participation in judicial decision-making, particularly the role of juries in shaping legal norms and socio-political dynamics. Recent Publications: His scholarship addresses administrative law, criminal settlements, jury impartiality, and procedural default rules, appearing in journals like the Michigan Law Review , Boston College Law Review , and Pepperdine Law Review . Scientific Awards: Recognized for his contributions through fellowships with the Civil Justice Research Initiative and the Civil Jury Project. Teaching Philosophy: Advocates for understanding law beyond textbooks, emphasizing its lived impact and the importance of connecting legal theory to societal outcomes.

Tate FegleyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Economics
• Institutional Economics
• Criminology
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Dr. Tate Fegley is an Assistant Professor of Business and Economics at Montreat College, where he also chairs the Studies in Business and Economics program within the Faculty of Technology and Human Industry. His academic background includes a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Economics, an M.A. in Criminal Justice from Boise State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University. His research focuses on institutional economics, libertarian philosophy, policing reforms, and property rights. Key themes include the analysis of community policing on American Indian reservations, the disutility of labor, and the interplay between police unions and officer privileges. He frequently engages with political economy topics like regulatory frameworks for healthcare and critiques of incarceration rates in industrialized nations. Dr. Fegley’s work often bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., Austrian economics, contractualism) with real-world policy analysis. His publications span journals like Journal of Institutional Economics and Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics , addressing topics from gun control debates to economic calculation challenges in modern markets. His academic contributions also include book reviews critiquing criminal justice systems and decarceration policies. While no formal grants or lab affiliations are noted, his research demonstrates a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to public policy and institutional design.

Richard Peltz-SteeleView profile

Professor

• Tort Law
• Comparative Law
• Freedom of Information Law
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Richard Peltz-Steele is a Chancellor Professor at the University of Massachusetts School of Law at Dartmouth , where he teaches Torts , Comparative Law , and Freedom of Information Law . Holding a J.D. from Duke University and a B.A. in Journalism and Spanish from Washington & Lee University , he has practiced commercial law in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and taught law since 2011. His work spans five continents , with a focus on international media law , transparency in development , and private-sector accountability . Education : Duke University (J.D.), Washington & Lee University (B.A.) Current Research : Comparative transparency regimes, FOIA reform, media law His scholarship integrates tort law with human rights , analyzing cases like South Africa's World Cup and Qatar's labor practices . Recent publications include the TORTZ textbook (2024) and articles on privacy law in the Georgetown Journal of International Law (2013). He serves on the ABA's Legal Education Committee and maintains a blog, The Savory Tort .

Yang SuView profile

Professor

• Political Violence
• Revolution Studies
• Social Movements
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Yang Su is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. His research focuses on political violence, revolution, and social movements, with a particular emphasis on state responses to protest in China and comparative historical analysis. He holds a dual expertise in ethnography and statistical methods. Su has authored two major books: *Collective Killings in Rural China during the Cultural Revolution* (2011) and *Deadly Decisions in Beijing: Succession Politics, Protest Repression and the 1989 Tiananmen Massacre* (2023), which have received prestigious awards including the Barrington Moore Book Prize and honorable mentions from the American Sociological Association. His research interests span labor disputes, state repression, and the historical memory of contentious politics. He teaches graduate courses like *Comparative Contentious Politics* and undergraduate courses such as *Social Movements and Revolution*. Su’s work bridges empirical rigor with theoretical innovation, examining how state institutions shape—and are shaped by—collective action. Awards: 2022 Barrington Moore Book Prize; 2024 Honorable Mention ASA Distinguished Scholarly Book Award Teaching: Graduate courses on contentious politics, undergraduate courses on socialism and social movements Methodology: Mixed-methods approach combining ethnography and statistical analysis Su has published extensively on topics such as labor protests in China, the Tiananmen Square protests, and comparative genocide studies. His scholarship critically engages with authoritarian governance, state-society relations, and the legacies of Maoist policies.

Shale HorowitzView profile

Professor

• International Relations
• Ethno-Territorial Conflict
• Chinese Foreign Policy
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Shale Horowitz is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s College of Letters and Science. He holds a PhD in Political Science from UCLA, an MA in Economics from UCLA, and a BA from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on international and ethnic conflict, particularly in East/South Asia and the post-communist world, alongside the politics of international economic relations and market transition. He has conducted fieldwork across Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, India, and East Asia, and taught at Central European University in Hungary. Teaching includes courses on international organizations, Chinese politics, nationalism, and advanced research methods. His work analyzes ethno-territorial conflicts, Chinese foreign policy, and Indo-Pacific security dynamics. Recent publications explore Xi Jinping’s foreign policy shifts, conflict duration under authoritarian regimes, and negotiation mechanisms in territorial disputes. Horowitz co-directs the International Politics & Foreign Policy Summer Seminar in New York/Washington, DC. His experimental research examines leadership preferences in conflict scenarios, with findings published in Conflict Resolution Quarterly and Asian Survey . He has advised on US-China relations and contributed to scholarly debates about democratization in post-communist regions. Key research themes include the intersection of nationalism with economic policy, regional security architectures, and the role of institutional frameworks in conflict resolution. His work bridges quantitative and qualitative methods to explain state behavior in contentious international environments.

Karin LinhartView profile

Senior Lecturer

• German Civil Law and Civil Procedure
• Private International Law
• Collective Redress Mechanisms
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Dr. Karin Linhart, LL.M. (Duke), serves as Akademische Oberrätin at the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Law at the University of Würzburg, where she has worked since November 2005. She is the head of the program for legal languages and foreign law, responsible for lectures on Anglo-American, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Turkish law and their respective legal languages. Her role combines academic leadership with significant teaching responsibilities across multiple legal systems. Dr. Linhart earned her law degree from the University of Würzburg (1991-1996), completed her first state examination in January 1997, and finished her practical legal training (Referendariat) in November 1999 with stations at the European Commission in Brussels, the Federal Ministry of Justice in Berlin, and Kirkpatrick & Lockhart in Pittsburgh, USA. She earned her doctorate on Uniform International Law while working as an academic assistant under Prof. Dr. Karl Kreuzer and later Prof. Dr. Eva-Maria Kieninger. She completed an LL.M. at Duke University School of Law (2003/04) and successfully finished her Habilitation on national and transnational collective redress in May 2012. Her research focuses on German Civil Law and Civil Procedure, Private International Law with particular emphasis on collective redress mechanisms, Comparative Law (especially US, EU, and African legal systems), and Legal Development Cooperation. She has made significant contributions to understanding class actions and similar procedures across different jurisdictions. Her work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in cross-border legal contexts, particularly examining how different legal systems handle collective disputes. Her publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory from foundational work on legal language to sophisticated comparative analysis of collective redress mechanisms across approximately 25 legal systems worldwide. She has developed expertise in both common law and civil law traditions, with growing emphasis on African legal systems and their integration into global legal frameworks. Nominated for ars legendi-Preis für exzellente Hochschullehre (2007) Scholarship for Habilitation work (2010-2011) Dr. Linhart has supervised numerous students through her teaching positions and has been instrumental in establishing academic cooperation between the University of Würzburg and the University of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She founded the German-Congolese Lawyers Association (DKoJV) in 2009, serving as its president, with the goal of supporting excellent Congolese young lawyers on their path to professorship. She served as Principal Investigator for an interdisciplinary research project on 'foundations for increasing prosperity in the DR Congo' funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (2010-2011). She leads the German-Congolese research cooperation, which has developed numerous projects in research and teaching between the Universities of Würzburg and Kinshasa since 2009, including teaching programs for Congolese law students and professionals. Her work has established a sustainable academic bridge between European and African legal education, with particular focus on developing legal capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

• Collective Action
• Canon Law
• Finance
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Jacob van der Tang is a Researcher at the Molengraaff Institute for Private Law within the Utrecht University School of Law . His work focuses on third-party litigation financing , collective actions , and legal frameworks for judicial review . He is affiliated with the Institutions for Open Societies (IOS) research theme. Education Bachelor of Law and History, Utrecht University Master of Legal Research, Utrecht University Master of Theology and Religious Studies, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam His doctoral research examines the legal, empirical, and comparative aspects of external financing in mass tort claims , aiming to develop a structured framework for assessing financier compensation. He has co-organized seminars on collective dispute resolution and contributed to the Ius Commune Conference 2023 . Publications highlight his expertise in collective redress mechanisms , third-party litigation funders , and access to justice . He also explores intersections between religion and law , particularly in representation powers of religious denominations under Dutch civil law. Skills : Dutch (native), fluent English. Contact : Johanna Hudig Building, Behind St. Peter 200, 3512 HT Utrecht.

Anthony Dirk MosesView profile

Professor

• Genocide Studies
• Colonial and Postcolonial History
• Memory Studies
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A. Dirk Moses is the Anne and Bernard Spitzer Professor of International Relations at City College of New York, CUNY. Previously, he held positions at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000–2022) and the European University Institute in Florence (2011–2015). He specializes in genocide studies, colonial history, and memory politics, with a focus on transnational comparisons and critical historiography. Educational Background: B.A., University of Queensland, 1987 M.Phil., University of St. Andrews, 1990 M.A., University of Notre Dame, 1994 Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2000 Research Focus: Moses explores genocide in colonial and postcolonial contexts, including case studies like Nazi Germany, Australia, Indonesia, Nigeria-Biafra, and Palestine. His work critiques the limitations of genocide frameworks and examines the interplay between memory, law, and power. Key Contributions: Authored seminal works such as German Intellectuals and the Nazi Past (2007) and The Problems of Genocide (2021). Edited major volumes like The Oxford Handbook of Genocide Studies (2010) and Postcolonial Conflict and the Question of Genocide (2018). Senior editor of Journal of Genocide Research and co-editor of the War and Genocide book series (Berghahn Books). Awards and Fellowships: Clio-Online 'Historical Book of the Year' Prize (2007) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship (2008) Woodrow Wilson International Center Fellowship (2010) Public Engagement: Active in policy debates on contemporary conflicts (e.g., Ukraine, Gaza), memory politics, and the role of international law in addressing mass violence. Frequently publishes op-eds and participates in global forums. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the UCD Centre for War Studies, the Memory Studies Association, and the International State Crime Initiative. Serves on editorial boards of Memory Studies , Journal of Perpetrator Research , and others.

Henning JessenView profile

Professor

• Maritime Law
• International Maritime Policy
• IMO Conventions
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Henning Jessen is a Professor at the World Maritime University (WMU), holding the Nippon Foundation Chair in Maritime Law and Digital Change since 2016. He specializes in legal aspects of IMO Conventions, EU maritime law, Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), carriage of goods by sea, marine insurance, and international transport law. He serves as Programme Coordinator for WMU’s Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Insurance Law & Practice since 2018 and joined the editorial board of WMU’s Journal of Maritime Affairs in 2022. Education: Ph.D. (Dr. iur) summa cum laude, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (2005) LL.M. in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tulane University (2004) Law Degree (First and Second State Exams), Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel (2002) His research focuses on maritime legal frameworks, digitalization challenges, and environmental sustainability. He has published extensively on topics including marine insurance, autonomous shipping regulation, and EU Arctic governance. His 15 most recent publications address legal implications of MASS, fuel technology compliance, and social policy in maritime transport. Notable awards include a Fulbright Scholarship. He is a fully qualified German lawyer with prior faculty roles at universities in Bremen (2008-2012) and Hamburg (2012-2016). He contributes to WMU’s EDU 101 course on maritime education frameworks. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholarship