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Stacy-Ann ElvyView profile

Professor

• Commercial Law
• Privacy Law
• Consumer Law
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Stacy-Ann Elvy is the Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law and Martin Luther King, Jr. Hall Research Scholar at the University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall). Her work bridges commercial law, privacy, and technology, focusing on legal frameworks for emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT). She holds leadership roles in academic organizations, including the AALS Section on Commercial and Consumer Law, and has advised bodies like the American Law Institute and UNESCO. Education: J.D., Harvard Law School B.S., Cornell University Her research explores privacy in IoT, data governance, and human rights implications of technology. Notable works include A Commercial Law of Privacy and Security for the Internet of Things (2021) and an upcoming Cambridge Handbook on Commercial Law and Technology (2024). She has been recognized with awards such as the Otto L. Walter Distinguished Writing Award (2019) and the Rising Legal Star Award (2016). Key Contributions: Advised the American Law Institute’s Principles for a Data Economy Expert contributor to UNESCO’s Inclusive Policy Lab on IoT Peer review editor for technology law sections of leading journals Executive committee member, AALS Commercial & Consumer Law Section Her scholarship emphasizes regulatory modernization for digital ecosystems, advocating for consumer protection, data security, and equitable technology integration. Current projects address algorithmic transparency, automated decision systems, and cross-border privacy frameworks.

Michael M. GreenfieldView profile

Professor

• Commercial Law
• Consumer Law
• Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
• +3 more

Michael M. Greenfield is a Professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he has taught commercial and consumer law since 1969. He serves as Reporter for the Uniform Debt-Management Services Act and Advisor on the ALI’s Restatement of the Law of Consumer Contracts project. His education includes: J.D., University of Texas-Austin (1969) A.B., Grinnell College (1966) Greenfield’s research focuses on Uniform Commercial Code reform, consumer contracts, and debt-management services. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical law reform through leadership roles in the Uniform Law Commission and American Law Institute. Key contributions include drafting revisions to UCC Articles 2, 3, and 9, and shaping national standards for consumer financial protection. His publication trends reveal a decades-long trajectory from foundational UCC scholarship toward contemporary consumer protection challenges, particularly in financial services regulation. Recent works emphasize limitations on contractual power imbalances and debt-management frameworks. Notable awards: Dean’s Medal (2019) Washington University Hall of Fame (2018) Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award (2013) Best Law Professor in Missouri (2009) Writing Competition Award, American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers (1999) Distinguished Faculty Award (1995) Greenfield maintains extensive professional engagement as a Fellow (and former Regent) of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers since 2000, ALI member since 1997, and ABA Committee on Consumer Financial Services member since 1989. His service includes advisory roles for the Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council (1990-92) and Gateway Legal Services Board (2002-2018), demonstrating sustained commitment to policy implementation and access to justice.

Dan KeatingView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy Law
• Commercial Law
• Sales Law
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Dan Keating is a Professor at Washington University School of Law specializing in bankruptcy, commercial law, and UCC Article 2. He has served three terms as interim dean and multiple administrative roles including vice dean, and is an elected member of the American Law Institute and Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. His educational background includes: J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1986 B.A., Monmouth College, 1983 Professor Keating's research centers on bankruptcy law intersections with labor, employment, and pension systems, alongside foundational work in sales law and UCC Article 2. His scholarship critically examines collective bargaining implications in bankruptcy and PBGC dynamics while advancing commercial law pedagogy through innovative casebook methodologies. Recent publications reveal evolving focus toward practical bankruptcy education tools (Glannon Guides), prison education initiatives, and labor-bankruptcy policy analysis. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world legal practice challenges across debtor-creditor relations. His distinguished recognition includes: Washington University Founder’s Day Distinguished Faculty Award Washington University School of Law Outstanding Professor Award Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award for urban ACT prep instruction Elected Member of the American Law Institute Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy Professor Keating actively contributes to academic governance through dean-level administration and innovative teaching, notably co-leading Washington University’s Prison Education Project course at Missouri Eastern Correctional Center. His service extends to community education through free ACT preparation programs for urban high school students. He maintains leadership in the Prison Education Project, expanding legal pedagogy into correctional settings while advancing bankruptcy scholarship through the American Law Institute.

Michelle CumynView profile

Professor

• Contracts
• Administration of Others' Property
• Trusts
• +9 more

Michelle Cumyn is a Full Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law and Co-Director of the Paul-André Crépeau Center for Private and Comparative Law. She previously held the Louis-Philippe-Pigeon Chair in Legal Writing at Université Laval (2015–2020) and directed the Minerve collection at Laval University Press. Her expertise spans civil law, comparative law, and legal methodology, with a focus on contracts, consumer protection, crowdfunding, and trust law. Education: PhD in Law (Université de Paris I, 2000), BCL/LLB (McGill University, 1992). She has been an academic visitor at Oxford University, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, and Queen's University. Research interests include legal categorization, cognitive approaches to legal reasoning, and digital legal information systems. She has collaborated with experts in cognitive psychology and information science, leading projects funded by the Canadian Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Her work emphasizes comparative law and legal harmonization, reflected in her roles with the Uniform Law Conference of Canada and international academic networks. Publications include co-authored books on sales law and property administration, as well as numerous peer-reviewed articles. She has received awards for her scholarly contributions to civil law and legal methodology. Professional activities include advisory roles in legal reform initiatives, such as Canada-Mexico-American joint projects on contractual associations and commercial leasing harmonization. She is affiliated with the Paul-André Crépeau Center, the Fondation Claude Masse, the International Academy of Comparative Law, and the Quebec Bar.

Robyn L. MeadowsView profile

Professor

• Commercial Law
• Contract Law
• Uniform Commercial Code
• +3 more

Robyn L. Meadows is a Professor of Law at Widener University Commonwealth Law School, with leadership roles including interim co-dean, vice dean, and associate dean for student affairs. She specializes in commercial and contract law, emphasizing bar exam readiness and practical legal training. Her education includes BA (summa cum laude) from Michigan State University, JD (magna cum laude) from the University of Louisville, and an LLM from Temple University. Her research focuses on Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) issues, and she has authored books like Sales: ChartaCourse Casebook (2016) and Remedies: ChartaCourse Casebook (2019). She has presented globally in programs such as Venice, Sydney, and Geneva summer schools. Awards include multiple Teacher of the Year recognitions. Professional activities include roles as Master of the Honorable William W. Lipsett Inn of Court, board member of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg, and commissioner of IMPAACT-PA. She has also contributed to bar preparation programs like Kaplan/PMBR and West Bar Review since the 1990s.

Will AmosView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociolinguistics
• Linguistic Landscapes
• Multilingualism
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Will Amos is an Associate Professor at the School of Modern Languages and Cultures of the University of Warwick, UK. He holds a BA in French Studies, MA in Modern Languages, and PhD in Sociolinguistics from the University of Liverpool, and has held positions at Liverpool, Lancaster, and Lorraine (France). His expertise lies in linguistic landscapes , multilingualism , and language, gender, and sexuality , with a cross-disciplinary focus on social semiotics and behavioral psychology. Education : BA (University of Liverpool), MA (University of Liverpool), PhD (University of Liverpool) Key Research : He investigates identity performance through clothing, gender ideologies in school uniforms (UK, South Africa, Thailand), and the interplay between language and cultural identity in Toulouse, Corsica, and Liverpool. His methodologies combine qualitative and quantitative approaches, including the development of a standard canon of variables for empirical LL research. Publications : He co-edited The Bloomsbury Handbook of Linguistic Landscapes (2024), and has published on topics such as Occitan vitality in Toulouse, English in French advertising, and Corsican language visibility in non-official domains. Networks : Co-founder of the WE•ID Wearable Ideologies interdisciplinary network and member of the Languages in Coventry Research Group and Centre for Digital Enquiry at Warwick. Teaching : Supervises postgraduate work in sociolinguistics, multilingualism, and transcultural studies, teaching modules like Translation: Methods and Practice and Introduction to French Linguistics .

Jack M. GravesView profile

Teaching Professor

• Contracts
• Commercial Law
• Arbitration
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Jack M. Graves is a Teaching Professor at Syracuse University College of Law, where he teaches Contracts, Commercial Transactions, Arbitration, Evidence, and Crypto & Digital Assets in the JDinteractive program. Previously, he served as Professor of Law and Director of Digital Legal Education at Touro Law Center, launching its FlexTime J.D. program. His academic career includes appointments at the University of Colorado, Stetson University, University of New Hampshire (Franklin Pierce), and Syracuse University (as a visitor in 2005). His educational background: University of Colorado School of Law - J.D. (1994) University of Colorado - B.A. (1974) Professor Graves specializes in contracts, commercial law, and arbitration, with deep expertise in domestic and international sales law and commercial arbitration. He pioneers digital lawyering through technology-leveraged legal service delivery and is a national leader in online legal education methodology. His research bridges traditional legal doctrine with innovative pedagogical frameworks for digital environments. His recent publications focus on adaptive teaching materials for online legal education, including "Learning Contracts" (2022), "Sales Law" (2020), and "International Sales & Commercial Arbitration" (2017). These works integrate commercial law principles with assessment-driven instructional design, emphasizing practical applications in digital transaction environments and cross-border dispute resolution. No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials. Professor Graves has significantly shaped national online legal education standards as an original member of the Working Group on Distance Learning, developing best practice manuals and delivering asynchronous courses through iLaw Distance Learning. He frequently presents at major conferences on digital legal pedagogy but no specific student advisement or grant funding details are provided. He leads collaborative initiatives including the Working Group on Distance Learning and iLaw Distance Learning consortium, creating course frameworks adopted by multiple law schools for fully online J.D. programs.

Camilla Baasch AndersenView profile

Professor

• International Commercial Law
• Comparative Law
• Legal Design
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Camilla Baasch Andersen is a Professor at the UWA Law School, University of Western Australia, specializing in international commercial law and legal innovation. Her pioneering work in visual law and comic contracting has received international recognition. She leads trans-disciplinary research teams and maintains extensive collaborations with government, business, and academic institutions globally. Research interests focus on international commercial law, comparative legal methodologies, dispute resolution mechanisms, and innovative legal design approaches for improving contractual understanding and reducing disputes. Publications consistently address themes of harmonization in commercial law, visual contract design, and international trade dispute resolution. Recent work explores the intersection of law with technology, culture, and medical ethics. Finalist, UWA IQ Awards (Research Innovation) Three-time recipient of UL Law Society PG Teacher of the Year Clive M Schmitthoff Essay Competition Winner Manages graduate research programs while securing significant industry funding for projects developing visual contracts in healthcare, banking, and community services. Leads the Comic Book Contracts initiative promoting accessible legal documentation.

Lijun ZhaoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Trade and Commercial Law
• Artificial Intelligence and Law
• Digital Assets
• +6 more

Dr. Lijun (Liz) Zhao is a tenured Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Corporate and Commercial Law at The City Law School, City, University of London. She directs the Academic Visitor Programme and serves on the Research Ethics Committee. PhD from University of Wales Admitted to Chinese Bar Council pre-academia Co-founding Director of The China-Europe Commercial Collaboration Association (CECCA) Her research focuses on Trade and Commercial Law , with specialization in Artificial Intelligence , Digital Assets , and Maritime Transport . She examines International Economic Law intersections with Belt and Road Initiative and Seafarers' Welfare . Recent publications address AI Regulation , Maritime Labour Standards , and Global Trade Governance . She bridges China-EU Legal Perspectives through empirical studies and comparative analyses. As academic director of CECCA, she facilitates East-West collaboration through grants from Erasmus+ and Higher Education Innovation Funding . She supervises PhD students in areas like Multinational Transport Law and Arbitration , and chairs international conferences on Maritime Cyber Security and Green Shipping .

• Bankruptcy
• Insolvency Law
• Commercial Law
• +5 more

Laura Coordes serves as Professor of Law at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where she teaches Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Advanced Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions, and Contracts. An active American Bankruptcy Institute member, she chairs the Insolvency Law Academy's Insolvency Scholars Forum and serves as Reporter for the Uniform Law Commission's Drafting Committee on Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. Her educational credentials include a J.D. with honors from The University of Chicago Law School (2010), where she was a Bradley Fellow and served on The University of Chicago Law Review, and a B.A. summa cum laude from New York University (2006). Prior to academia, she practiced bankruptcy law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges in New York. Professor Coordes' research centers on bankruptcy and financial distress, with specialized expertise in municipal bankruptcy, large corporate reorganizations, and international comparative insolvency frameworks. Her scholarship critically examines bankruptcy venue dynamics, environmental obligations in insolvency proceedings, healthcare restructuring challenges, and the treatment of distressed public entities. She frequently bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy recommendations through legislative drafting initiatives. Her recent scholarly output demonstrates increasing focus on municipal and public entity insolvency, with growing international comparative dimensions. She consistently explores intersections between bankruptcy law and environmental regulation, healthcare finance systems, and energy sector restructuring, establishing herself as a leading voice on how bankruptcy mechanisms address systemic financial crises beyond traditional corporate contexts. Her scientific recognition includes: ABI 40 Under 40 (2020) American Bankruptcy Law Journal Academic Fellow (2018) Through faculty advising roles for the Corporate and Business Law Journal and Business Legal Assistance Program, Professor Coordes mentors students in practical bankruptcy applications. Her service on the University Promotion & Tenure Committee and National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges Education Committee reflects institutional leadership. The co-founded Research Network on Public Authorities and Financial Distress drives collaborative scholarship addressing real-world municipal financial crises across jurisdictions. She actively cultivates interdisciplinary dialogue through the Research Network on Public Authorities and Financial Distress, which convenes scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to develop innovative solutions for municipal financial distress. This initiative has produced significant comparative research on public entity insolvency frameworks and informed legislative drafting efforts at national and international levels.

• Space Antenna Technology
• Defence Antenna Systems
• Satellite and Space Communication
• +5 more

Foez Ahmed is a Visiting Fellow and Research Fellow at the School of Electrical and Data Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. in Information and Communication Engineering from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, and an M.Eng. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the South China University of Technology. His academic appointments include prior roles as Assistant Professor at RU, Lecturer at Northern University Bangladesh, and King Khalid University. His research specializes in cutting-edge antenna technologies, with emphasis on: Space and defence antenna systems Metasurface-driven beam-steering mechanisms Satellite-on-the-move terminals 3D-printable RF structures for high-efficiency applications Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on metasurface innovation for satellite communications, featuring dielectric/metallic metastructures, phase-correction techniques, and additive manufacturing solutions. He has received numerous scientific awards, including: Commonwealth iRTP Scholarship & International Research Scholarship Chinese Government Scholarship & UTS Gold Medal First Prize in CSIRO Bushfire Challenge and IEEE presentation awards Faculty-wide research grants and travel funds Ahmed leads a $1.1 million NSW government-funded project developing satellite terminal antenna technology. He has taught courses including Electronics and Circuits (UTS) and Introduction to Engineering (Macquarie University).

Ralph AnzivinoView profile

Professor

• Commercial Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• Business Law
• +2 more

Ralph Anzivino is a Professor at the School of Law, Marquette University, where he has taught since 1976. Prior to academia, he practiced law for five years. His teaching focuses on contracts, creditor/debtor law, business bankruptcy, sales, and secured transactions. He holds memberships in the Ohio Bar and Wisconsin Bar. Professor Anzivino is actively engaged in scholarly contributions, including authoring the book Partner and Partnership Bankruptcy , co-authoring the four-volume treatise Uniform Commercial Code Transactions Guide , and contributing to the Uniform Commercial Code Series . His work has also appeared in numerous law review articles and bar journal publications. He曾 served on the Editorial Board of the Case Western Reserve Law Review and was part of the Moot Court Board and Order of the Coif. His research interests center on commercial law and bankruptcy-related legal frameworks, with a focus on practical applications in business and creditor-debtor dynamics.

• Contract Law
• Civil Liability
• Private Law
• +3 more

Carlos Gómez Ligüerre serves as an Associate Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), holding dual affiliations with the UPF Barcelona School of Management and the Civil Law department. His academic roles include teaching in the Master's in Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Auditing and Financial Management program, and Postgraduate course in Blockchain technologies. His educational background features: Doctorate in Social and Legal Sciences (Law, politics and public management) from Universitat Pompeu Fabra Undergraduate degree in Business Administration and Management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra Undergraduate degree in Law, politics and public management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra Dr. Gómez Ligüerre specializes in Contract Law and Civil Liability, with deep expertise in commercial contracts, insurance liability, lease agreements, and force majeure doctrines. His research consistently bridges theoretical legal frameworks with real-world applications, particularly examining how traditional civil law principles adapt to contemporary challenges like digital transformation and global crises. His work demonstrates strong regional focus on Spanish and Catalan legal systems while engaging with European Union harmonization efforts. Analysis of his 19 recent publications reveals dominant trends in pandemic-related legal adaptations (32% of works), commercial code reforms (21%), and product liability evolution (16%). His scholarship shows increasing emphasis on technology-impacted legal domains, including blockchain applications and digital contract enforcement, while maintaining foundational work in civil liability regimes. Key journals publishing his research include InDret and Cuadernos Civitas, reflecting his standing in Iberian legal academia. His scholarly contributions demonstrate sustained productivity without specific awards highlighted in available records. The 19 articles and 7 book chapters produced between 2019-2023 indicate robust research output, though grant funding details remain unspecified in the source material. Dr. Gómez Ligüerre maintains active teaching responsibilities across multiple graduate programs while conducting research at international institutions like the Max-Planck-Institut für ausländisches und internationales Privatrecht. His advisory role for graduate students isn't documented in the provided text, suggesting primary focus on course instruction rather than thesis supervision. His research methodology combines doctrinal legal analysis with comparative studies, particularly examining German and EU legal frameworks. While no dedicated research lab is mentioned, his Max Planck Institute affiliation indicates participation in international collaborative networks focused on private law development.

Stanley WezelmanView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Insurance Law
• Contract Law
• Appellate Advocacy
• +3 more

Stanley Wezelman is an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSYL) since 1996. Previously, he served in the Navy Judge Advocate General Corps (1972-1975) and taught at National University School of Law (1984-1996). His teaching focuses on Remedies, Insurance Law, Appellate Advocacy, and Advanced Contract Law. He concurrently maintains a private practice specializing in transactional matters and insurance law. Education: A.B., Grinnell College, 1969 (Phi Beta Kappa) J.D., Vanderbilt Law School, 1972 (Order of the Coif) M.B.A., National University, 1981 His professional expertise spans legal education and practice, with a strong emphasis on commercial law and litigation support. Though no formal awards are listed, his career reflects sustained contributions to legal academia and professional practice.

Jeanne L.View profile

Professor

• Commercial Law
• Feminist Jurisprudence
• Law and Economics
• +3 more

Professor Jeanne L. is a faculty member at Yeshiva University, specializing in commercial law and feminist jurisprudence. Prior to academia, she practiced corporate finance law for 12 years at prestigious firms like Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Milgrim Thomajan & Lee. Her research focuses on the intersection of legal theory, feminist thought, and economic systems, incorporating Hegelian philosophy and Lacanian psychoanalysis. Education: B.A., Williams College, 1975 J.D., Stanford University, 1978 Research Interests: Professor L. examines commercial law doctrine, feminist critiques of legal systems, and the socio-political dimensions of property law. Her work bridges law and economics, reimagining market structures through a gendered lens. Recent scholarship includes analyses of the Uniform Commercial Code and the philosophical foundations of legal frameworks. Teaching: Courses include Securities Regulation , Corporate Finance , and Secured Transactions . Her pedagogical approach integrates doctrinal analysis with critical theory. Publications: Her two monographs, The Vestal and the Fasces (1998) and The Triumph of Venus (2004), explore the interplay between law, gender, and political economy through interdisciplinary lenses.