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• Legal Education
• Real Estate Law
• Banking Law
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Robert W. Brown serves as President, CEO, and COO of the University of West Los Angeles (UWLA), leading its School of Law and School of Business. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles (1974) and a Juris Doctor from UCLA (1977). A licensed attorney since 1977, he has 43 years of expertise in real estate and banking law, advising Fortune 100 institutions on transactions exceeding $10 billion. His career spans roles as General Counsel at Sears Savings Bank, Vice President at City National Bank, and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has handled major transactions, including a $2.2 billion sale of Sears Savings Bank assets and the transition of Security Pacific National Bank’s real estate portfolio to Bank of America. Brown also serves as a Probate Referee in Orange County and contributes to CEB publications on commercial leasing. Brown’s leadership at UWLA has driven its growth into one of the largest State Bar-accredited law schools, expanding into international partnerships with institutions in China, India, Mexico, and Africa. He is a frequent lecturer on real estate and banking, and his accolades include multiple Hall of Fame inductions.

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 .

Frederick RoyalView profile

Professor

• Tax Law
• Corporate Taxation
• Estate Planning
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Frederick Royal is a Professor of Law at the Western New England University College of Law , where he has been a faculty member since 1978. He serves as the Director of the LL.M. program in Elder Law and Estate Planning , reflecting his specialization in tax and estate-related legal frameworks. Royal’s career combines academic rigor with practical experience, including a clerkship with U.S. Tax Court Judge William M. Drennan and work in private tax law practice. Education: B.A., University of Massachusetts J.D., Cornell Law School LL.M., Boston School of Law His research focuses on tax procedure , corporate taxation , and estate planning , with publications spanning trust administration, tax code compliance, and elder law applications. He actively engages in public discourse through talks on tax issues sponsored by organizations like Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. The LL.M. program under his leadership emphasizes elder law and estate planning, aligning with his teaching of courses such as Estate & Gift Tax , Estate Planning , and Taxation of Business Entities . His scholarly works include book chapters and articles on trusts, tax redemption strategies, and life insurance policy management.

Jacob SchumanView profile

Associate Professor

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Federal Criminal Law
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Jacob Schuman is an Associate Professor at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, specializing in Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Evidence. He teaches courses on the Law of the Police and supervises community supervision (probation, parole, and supervised release). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Penn State Law School, where he earned the Student Bar Association Faculty Equity Award. Before academia, he worked in the Federal Community Defender Office, representing criminal defendants in appellate proceedings. His scholarship has appeared in top-tier journals like the Stanford Law Review and New York University Law Review, focusing on legal frameworks governing supervised release and reentry. His work bridges historical jurisprudence and contemporary criminal justice reform, often cited by courts, scholars, and advocates across ideological spectrums. Education: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School, followed by clerkships for Judge Michael Boudin (U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit) and Judge James Boasberg (U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia). He served as Notes Chair of the Harvard Law Review. Research emphasizes the law of community supervision, judicial roles in reentry processes, and sentencing philosophy. His recent articles explore topics like Indian Country supervision, revocation procedures at the Founding era, and probation’s intersection with constitutional principles. His amicus curiae briefs in federal circuit cases highlight practical applications of legal theory. Awards include recognition for equity-focused teaching and impactful scholarship. Professional engagement includes appellate advocacy training and contributions to legal policy debates. His work often critiques systemic inequities in criminal supervision and proposes evidence-based reforms to improve sentencing transparency and judicial accountability.

• Criminal Justice Policy
• Sentencing Reform
• Three-Strikes Legislation
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Elsa Y. Chen is Professor and Chair of the Political Science Department at Santa Clara University, where she teaches and conducts research on criminal justice policy, sentencing reform, and prisoner reintegration. Research Interests Professor Chen’s scholarship centers on the intersection of law, politics, and public policy, with particular attention to criminal sentencing, racial/ethnic disparities, and the implementation of reform legislation such as California’s Three-Strikes Law and Proposition 36. Her recent work explores innovative measures of reentry success beyond simple recidivism, the role of courtroom workgroups in shaping sentencing outcomes, and the lived experiences of individuals seeking record clearance. Publication Trends Across more than three dozen publications from 1998 to 2025, Professor Chen has consistently examined how structural and procedural factors in the criminal legal system affect outcomes for defendants and returning citizens. Her 2020 edited volume Beyond Recidivism epitomizes this trajectory, offering new conceptual frameworks and methodological tools for evaluating reentry programs. Recent articles (2024–2025) extend this agenda with mixed-methods studies on online recruitment of justice-impacted interviewees and coalition-building behind automatic expungement laws. Advising & Grants No specific funded grants or named student advisees appear in the provided text; further details may be accessible via SCU’s internal systems. Laboratory & Research Teams No dedicated research lab is mentioned; however, as Department Chair, Professor Chen likely oversees collaborative projects within the Political Science Department and across the university’s interdisciplinary centers focusing on justice and policy studies.

Richard StorrowView profile

Professor

• Law
• Family Law
• Reproductive Justice
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Richard Storrow is a Professor of Law at the City University of New York School of Law, where he has taught since 2008. His academic career spans over 25 years, with previous positions at Hamline University, the University of Illinois, Penn State, and Texas Wesleyan Law Schools. His research focuses on reproductive justice, human rights, and family law, particularly in the context of assisted reproductive technologies and cross-border legal challenges. He has been recognized as an outstanding teacher five times and was a Fulbright Scholar in Spain (2010), researching assisted reproductive technology regulations. Education and Professional Background: After earning his law degree, Storrow clerked for Minnesota Court of Appeals Judge Edward J. Parker and practiced family law in Minneapolis. His early career included internships with the ACLU, Lambda Legal Defense, and the National Commission for Human Rights in Togo. He later served on the ACLU of North Texas Board. Research Interests: Storrow’s work bridges law and bioethics, addressing issues like surrogacy rights, international child citizenship, and legal frameworks for reproductive technologies. Notable contributions include critiques of marital status discrimination in adoption and advocacy for human rights-centered approaches to reproductive justice. Publications Overview: His articles span topics from cross-border wills to the legal status of children born via surrogacy. Recent work includes analyses of pandemic-era legal attestation practices and the intersection of gender identity with birth certificate policies. These publications reflect a focus on evolving legal responses to technological and social changes. Awards and Recognition: Beyond teaching accolades, Storrow’s Fulbright Scholarship highlights his international scholarly impact. His work has been cited in bioethics journals and law reviews, emphasizing practical and ethical dimensions of legal frameworks.

Larry SchwartztolView profile

Academic

• Democracy
• Voting Rights
• Civil Rights
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Larry Schwartztol is Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School and faculty director of the Democracy and Rule of Law Clinic. He teaches courses in civil procedure, presidential elections, and legal tools for protecting democracy. His career spans government service, public interest litigation, and academic scholarship. Education: B.A. in Philosophy, University of Chicago, 2001 J.D., Yale Law School, 2005 Larry Schwartztol's research focuses on democracy, voting rights, civil rights, anti-discrimination law, and federal civil procedure. His work explores constitutional foundations of election law, the role of courts in protecting democratic integrity, and mechanisms to prevent partisan manipulation of electoral processes. He has written extensively on the Electoral Count Reform Act, constitutional amendments, and racial justice in the criminal justice system. His recent publications, including in the Vanderbilt Law Review , Lawfare , The Atlantic , and The Hill , reflect a consistent theme: strengthening democratic institutions through legal reform, professionalized election administration, and robust judicial oversight. His scholarship analyzes the constitutional authority of Congress in electoral matters and advocates for depoliticizing election administration. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Larry Schwartztol has advised and collaborated with major civil rights and democracy organizations. He served as counsel at Protect Democracy, Executive Director of the Criminal Justice Policy Program at Harvard Law School, staff attorney at the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program, and Liman Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. He clerked for Judge Harry T. Edwards on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. There is no mention of specific grants, but his work suggests engagement with institutional and policy-level advocacy. He has not publicly listed advisees or students in the provided materials. Labs, Teams, and Clinics: Democracy and Rule of Law Clinic (Faculty Director), Harvard Law School Former member of the Biden Administration’s White House Counsel’s Office Former counsel at Protect Democracy Former staff attorney, ACLU Racial Justice Program

Mark HalseyView profile

Professor

• Criminology
• Youth Offending
• Repeat Incarceration
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Mark Halsey is a Professor and Research Section Head for Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University. He joined Flinders in 2000, with an interim period teaching at the University of Melbourne (2005-2007). As Joint Chief Editor of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Criminology , he shapes scholarly discourse in the field. His research focuses on youth justice, incarceration cycles, and Aboriginal social exclusion, supported by five successive Australian Research Council grants. Education: PhD, University of Melbourne MCrim, University of Melbourne BA(Hons), University of Adelaide Research Focus: Halsey investigates youth offending trajectories, desistance mechanisms, and systemic barriers to rehabilitation. His landmark longitudinal study (2004-2013) on young male offenders produced the award-winning book Young Offenders: Crime, Prison and Struggles for Desistance . Current projects examine Aboriginal imprisonment and illicit firearms markets, emphasizing community-centered solutions. Publication Trends: Recent articles analyze desistance theory, correctional reform, and Indigenous justice, reflecting sustained engagement with rehabilitation frameworks and policy impacts. Methodologically, his work prioritizes qualitative depth, biographical narratives, and socio-material analysis of crime. Awards: Christine M Alder Book Prize (2017) ANZSOC David Biles Award (2024) Flinders CBGL Research Group Award (2020) Teaching commendations (Melbourne, 2005-2006) Chancellor's PhD Prize (Melbourne, 2003) Leadership & Grants: Halsey directs major ARC-funded initiatives, including Reducing Aboriginal Imprisonment (2017-2021) and Understanding Gun Violence (2015-2017). He mentors PhD candidates exploring prison art, motor-vehicle culpability, and drug-use ethics. His consultancy work informs state policies on graffiti management, therapeutic justice, and prisoner reintegration. Professional Engagement: Serves on editorial boards for Routledge's International Series on Desistance and the International Journal for Crime and Justice . Regularly advises government agencies including SA Department for Correctional Services and Attorney-General’s Department.

Lee SlocumView profile

Professor

• Police-citizen relations
• Developmental criminology
• Environmental influences on criminal behavior
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Dr. Lee Slocum is a Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on police-citizen relations, developmental criminology, and environmental influences on criminal behavior. Specializes in longitudinal analysis of youth-police interactions Key contributor to the UMSL Comprehensive Safe Schools Initiative Recipient of Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation Grant Research interests span: Procedural justice and police legitimacy Environmental strain and criminal behavior School safety and disciplinary practices Victimization reporting dynamics Policy impacts on juvenile justice Recent publications examine: Racial disparities in pretrial detention Community-centered safety metrics Cyclical patterns in probation violations Long-term effects of police contact on youth Historical trends in urban policing Contact: slocuml@umsl.edu | Office: 340B Lucas Hall

• Cyprus Law
• Constitutional Law
• Legal Theory
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Professor Achilles Emilianides is a faculty member at the University of Nicosia , serving as Dean of the School of Law and actively practicing as an advocate. His work spans constitutional law, European integration, and religious legal frameworks in Cyprus. Educational background includes degrees from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the University of Leicester Research focus includes: Cypriot legal systems and constitutionalism Labour law and EU integration Law and religion, particularly Islamic and Orthodox traditions Private international law and cross-border legal conflicts Recent publications (2022–2024) emphasize constitutionalism in context, Commonwealth relations post-EU accession, and citizenship frameworks. He contributes to academic discourse via editorial leadership and the Royal Commonwealth Society Cyprus Branch.

Eda ErdemView profile

Assistant Professor

• Civil Law
• Family Law
• Property Law
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Eda Erdem serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Law at Beykent University's Faculty of Law. Her academic profile demonstrates specialized expertise across multiple civil law domains with particular focus on family and property law systems. Her research interests prominently feature: Civil Law frameworks governing marital unity and inheritance Constitutional property rights protections against state interference Condominium ownership regulations and governance structures European human rights law applications in domestic property disputes Analysis of her publications reveals consistent scholarly engagement with Turkish Civil Code interpretations, property rights jurisprudence, and European Court of Human Rights precedents. Her work demonstrates methodological rigor in translating international legal standards to local contexts while addressing practical implementation challenges in Turkish civil law. Erdem maintains active teaching responsibilities across foundational civil law courses including Introduction to Civil Law, Inheritance Law, Property Law, and Family Law, demonstrating comprehensive curriculum coverage within her specialty areas.

• Criminal Court Sentencing
• Sentencing Law Reform
• Young Adults in Criminal Justice
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Dr Jenni Ward is an Associate Professor in Criminology at Middlesex University, within the Faculty of Business and Law and the Department of Law and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on criminal court sentencing, particularly for 18-25-year-old 'young adults,' youth transitions from state care, and therapeutic jurisprudence in drug courts. She has collaborated with institutions like HMP Wandsworth Prison on educational initiatives and evaluated probation services such as the Newham Y2A Hub. Ward holds a PhD in Criminology from Goldsmiths College (2007), specializing in rave culture drug use and dealing. Her teaching includes courses on prisons, comparative criminal justice systems, and urban criminology. Ward's work spans qualitative research and policy analysis, addressing issues like drug markets, prison education, and social justice intersections with criminal justice systems. Her recent articles emphasize youth sentencing reforms and the role of problem-solving courts. Her research also explores care leavers' transitions to independent living and the efficacy of resettlement services like Prisoners Abroad. Ward supervises doctoral students, including David Ellison and Terrance Belfon, focusing on criminal justice system reforms. She has been funded by the UK Ministry of Justice for evaluations of youth transition programs.

Irina V FoxView profile

Professor

• Business Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Debtor-Creditor Relations
• +4 more

Irina V Fox is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation at Creighton University School of Law. She holds a JD from Louisiana State University Law Center, graduating summa cum laude (second in class) and as a member of the Order of the Coif. Prior to academia, she practiced at Latham & Watkins in San Francisco, representing multinational corporations in antitrust litigation, merger transactions, and bankruptcy cases, including high-profile Silicon Valley trials. She clerked for Judge Carl J. Barbier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Teaching Interests: Business Associations, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, Secured Transactions Research Focus: Debtor-creditor relations, Chapter 11 corporate reorganizations, fraudulent transfers, penalty clauses in testaments (Louisiana Civil Law), and criminal record expungement under California Penal Code Section 851.8 Her publications address complex bankruptcy law issues, corporate governance, and criminal justice reform. Fox has presented at international academic events, including a guest lecture on Silicon Valley startups at Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering in Russia. She also participated in San Francisco MCLE panels on law review publishing strategies.

Fjolla Kaprolli-IsmailiView profile

Associate Professor

• Law
• Civil Law
• Labor Law
• +4 more

Fjolla Kaprolli-Ismaili is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law at South East European University (SEEU) in Tetovo, North Macedonia. Her research focuses on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) , particularly mediation in civil, labor, and international contexts, with a strong emphasis on combating workplace harassment (mobbing) and improving legal frameworks for dispute resolution. Employment Type: Full-time Email: f.kaprolli-ismaili@seeu.edu.mk Research Trends : Her publications analyze mediation's role in civil justice systems, cross-border inheritance disputes, labor conflicts, and international trade. She compares legal systems across former Yugoslavian states and evaluates mediation's confidentiality vs. enforceability. Advising & Collaborations : No student names or lab affiliations explicitly mentioned, but her work involves collaborations with institutions like International Balkan University, Goce Delchev University, and journals such as KNOWLEDGE - International Journal and Journal of Law and Politics .

Adam HirschView profile

Professor

• Wills and Trusts
• Debtor/Creditor Law
• Property Law
• +3 more

Adam Hirsch is a Professor at the University of San Diego School of Law , where he joined the faculty in 2013. He previously served as the William & Catherine VanDercreek Professor of Law at Florida State University. Education : PhD, 1987, Yale University JD, 1982, Yale University MPhil, 1982, Yale University MA, 1979, Yale University AB, 1976, Vassar College His research interests focus on Wills and Trusts , Debtor/Creditor Law , and American Legal History , with a particular emphasis on modernizing estate planning through electronic wills and probate law . His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary legislative challenges. Scientific Awards : George Washington Egleston Prize for best dissertation on American history Roger Traynor Fellow at Hastings College of Law Hirsch is an academic fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and serves on the Florida Historical Commission. His publications include authoritative legal annotations and empirical analyses of wealth transfer law.