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Maria Helena BritoView profile

Professor

NOVA University LisbonPortugal

Maria Helena Brito is a Full Professor at the NOVA School of Law (Portugal), actively contributing to academia since 1999. She is affiliated with the Centro de Investigação e Desenvolvimento sobre Direito e Sociedade (CEDIS) and specializes in international legal frameworks. Education: Law degree (1970) and PhD (1998) from Coimbra University Law School; Specialization in International Private Law (2016) from NOVA University Lisbon. Her research focuses on International Private Law , International Trade Law , and International Commercial Arbitration , with a strong emphasis on cross-border legal harmonization. Recent works examine the applicability of international conventions, characterization of international contracts, and Portuguese agency law. Key trends in her publications include comparative analysis of civil law systems, procedural fairness in arbitration, and application of multilateral treaties like the CISG. Sub-fields span from conflict of laws to empirical studies on judicial practices. Scientific Awards: 2023: Estudos em Homenagem à Professora Maria Helena Brito 2022: Prémio de Excelência Pedagógica Professor Doutor Diogo Freitas do Amaral She has participated in numerous academic activities, including jury roles for legal examinations and conference presentations on territorial scope of civil liability insurance and arbitration procedures. Her work bridges academia and public administration through roles in pedagogical councils and quality commissions. As a researcher, she collaborates with networks like CEDIS and contributes to legal education reforms, maintaining an active profile in both scholarly and institutional leadership contexts.

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Diane SullivanView profile

Professor

Massachusetts School of LawUnited States

Diane Sullivan is an Assistant Dean of Students and Professor of Law at Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW), where she plays a dual role in academic leadership and legal education. She is actively involved in teaching core and specialized law courses and contributes to the institution's outreach through media production. Education: B.S., Fitchburg State College, magna cum laude J.D., Massachusetts School of Law, magna cum laude Diane Sullivan's research and teaching focus on impactful legal areas such as Animal Law, Women's Legal Issues, Contracts, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Her work bridges legal doctrine with social advocacy, particularly in animal rights and gender equity. She brings real-world legal experience from her prior role as vice president and counsel at a financial institution, enriching her pedagogy with practical insights. Her scholarly and creative contributions extend beyond the classroom through her role as moderator and producer of MSLAW’s Educational Forum television series. She is also associated with the publication "Please, Can We Keep the Donkey?", a collection of animal rescue stories by the MSLAW community, reflecting her commitment to animal welfare. Professional Recognition and Service: Assistant Dean of Students, Massachusetts School of Law Former adjunct faculty member before joining full-time faculty Active animal rights activist and legal educator Diane Sullivan advises on student affairs and academic development in her administrative capacity. While no formal grant funding is mentioned, her leadership in educational programming and community engagement demonstrates institutional support for her initiatives. She has developed audio reviews for Contracts and UCC courses and produced videos on animal rights and women's issues, enhancing accessible legal education. She leads and contributes to institutional teams including the Educational Forum production team and supports student organizations focused on advocacy and social justice. Her work fosters a culture of public service and experiential learning at MSLAW.

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Amy DimitriadisView profile

Assistant Professor

Massachusetts School of LawUnited States

Amy Dimitriadis is an Assistant Professor of Law and Co-Director of the nationally recognized Trial Advocacy Program at the Massachusetts School of Law (MSLAW). She teaches core legal courses including Civil Procedure, Evidence, Contracts, Uniform Commercial Code, and Bar Essay Writing, and serves as coach for MSLAW’s trial advocacy team and as an academic advisor. Education: B.A. in Philosophy, magna cum laude, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA J.D., cum laude, Massachusetts School of Law Her research and teaching interests focus on practical legal training and advocacy skills. She specializes in trial preparation, civil litigation procedures, and evidence, contributing significantly to legal education through classroom instruction and hands-on coaching. Her work emphasizes skill development for real-world legal practice, especially in the areas of trial advocacy and procedural law. Professor Dimitriadis is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Connecticut, the U.S. District Courts for both states, and the United States Supreme Court. She previously worked as an associate attorney handling employment discrimination, personal injury, consumer fraud, and business litigation cases. She is the co-author of Trial Prep for Paralegals (Coyne/Dimitriadis, NITA 2019), a resource designed to enhance paralegal training in trial preparation. As a dedicated legal educator, she supports students through academic advising and leadership in MSLAW’s advocacy programs. There are no listed scientific awards or research grants, but her contributions to legal pedagogy and student development are central to her role. She is actively involved in MSLAW’s academic and extracurricular initiatives, particularly in advancing the trial advocacy program and supporting student success in bar preparation and litigation skills.

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Takashi KubotaView profile

Professor

Waseda UniversityJapan

Takashi Kubota is Professor at Waseda University Law School (since 2005) and a leading Japanese authority on international business law, digital currencies, and financial regulation. He earned LL.B. (Tokyo), LL.M. (Tokyo & Harvard) and Ph.D. in International Public Policy (Osaka), and has held visiting appointments at Queen Mary, ANU, Auckland and other overseas institutions. His current five-year JSPS project probes Central Bank Independence and Monetary Sovereignty in the Era of CBDCs . Education Ph.D. in International Public Policy, Osaka University (2003) LL.M., Harvard Law School (1996) LL.M., University of Tokyo Graduate Schools (1993) LL.B., University of Tokyo (1990) Research Interests Kubota’s scholarship sits at the intersection of public and private international law, with particular emphasis on the legal architecture of money, cross-border payment systems, and the extraterritorial reach of financial sanctions. Recent work explores how AI, datafication and CBDCs challenge traditional notions of monetary sovereignty and democratic governance. Publication Trends Since 2020 he has authored over one hundred articles and case-notes, many in leading Japanese journals such as International Business Law . Recurring themes include the legal status of digital currencies, the interplay between anti-money-laundering rules and private law, and comparative analyses of UN and national sanctions regimes. Awards & Recognition The Spirit of the Moot (2008) Policy Impact & Grants Principal Investigator, JSPS KAKENHI grant “Central Bank Independence and Monetary Sovereignty in the Era of CBDCs” (2024-2029) Member, Japanese Ministry of Justice Strategic Committee on International Promotion of Japanese Law (2019-2021) Chair, Society of International Business and Legal Studies (2021-) Labs & Teams Kubota chairs the Society of International Business and Legal Studies and coordinates Waseda’s interdisciplinary research group on digital finance and economic security, which collaborates with central-bank lawyers, computer scientists and policy-makers across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

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Ahmet Hakan DAĞDELENView profile

Assistant Professor

Beykent UniversityTurkey

Ahmet Hakan DAĞDELEN is an Assistant Professor at Beykent University's Faculty of Law, Department of Civil Law. His academic role includes teaching and research in civil law, with a specific focus on comparative Turkish-Austrian legal frameworks. He has held this position since at least 2019, contributing to legal scholarship through publications and academic duties. His research centers on: Comparative analysis of civil law systems, especially between Turkey and Austria Contract law intricacies including liability, performance, and enforcement Consumer protection mechanisms in commercial transactions Property rights and movable asset regulations Suretyship law and debtor-creditor relationships DAĞDELEN's publications demonstrate consistent focus on civil law evolution, with recent works (2022-2023) examining international sales frameworks and contemporary contract liability, while earlier research (2016-2019) established foundations in Austrian-Turkish comparative studies and consumer credit systems. He has authored three academic books: "Solidarity among debtors in the Code of Obligations No. 818 and 6098" (2011) "Schutz des Bürgen - Ein Rechtsvergleich zwischen Österreich und der Türkei" (2020) "Question bank for the entrance exam to legal professions" (2025 textbook) No information is available regarding research grants, supervised students, laboratory affiliations, or team collaborations in the provided materials.

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Veryl Victoria MilesView profile

Professor

The Catholic University of AmericaUnited States

Professor Veryl Victoria Miles is a faculty member at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, specializing in Commercial Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, and Legal Education. She served as Dean of the law school from 2005–2012 and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs from 1997–1999. Prior to her academic career, she practiced law at the Federal Reserve Board's General Counsel's Office. Education: J.D., The Catholic University of America; B.A., Wells College. Her research focuses on consumer bankruptcy law, legal education reform, and the intersection of law with social and racial justice. Her scholarship addresses issues such as uniform bar examination standards, faculty diversity, and the interpretation of bankruptcy code provisions. Her publications include works on the Uniform Bar Examination's mobility benefits, faith-based law schools' missions, and the historical role of Black lawyers in Virginia. She has also contributed to discussions on discharging tax liabilities and mortgage bifurcation in bankruptcy proceedings. Professional Affiliations: Deputy Director, Association of American Law Schools (2001–2003) Member, NCBE Uniform Bar Examination Committee (2008–2012) Member, ABA Accreditation Committee (2008–2012) Board Member, Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School (2010–present) Member, American Law Institute She co-edited the D.C. Bar Practice Manual (2004) and has written extensively on topics ranging from postpetition interest limits to lien avoidance in bankruptcy.

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Alan DubinView profile

Adjunct Professor

George Washington UniversityUnited States

Alan Dubin serves as an Adjunct Professor at the George Washington University School of Law, teaching secured transactions, while maintaining an active partnership at Arent Fox LLP in Washington, DC since 1985. His dual career spans banking, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate law, and business organization law, with specialized expertise in Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code. He chairs the firm's Committee on Opinion Letters Rendered in Commercial Transactions and serves on the Professional Conduct Committee. His research focuses on the practical application of commercial law in complex financial transactions, particularly secured lending, bankruptcy proceedings, and structured finance. He has represented institutional lenders, borrowers, and professional sports teams in loan restructurings, asset securitizations, venture capital deals, and intellectual property licensing arrangements. His scholarly work examines evolving UCC applications in modern finance, including cash collateral management and mezzanine loan structures. His publications demonstrate consistent engagement with commercial law practice trends over two decades, specifically addressing gaps in UCC implementation for emerging financial instruments. The 1999 and 2009 articles reflect his focus on collateral enforcement mechanisms in distressed financing scenarios, contributing practical frameworks for practitioners navigating secured transactions in bankruptcy contexts.

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Eric HensonView profile

Lecturer

Harvard UniversityUnited States

Eric Henson is a Lecturer in Urban Planning and Design at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design (GSD), affiliated with the Department of Urban Planning and Design. He concurrently serves as Executive Vice President at Compass Lexecon, an economics consulting firm. Henson is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and has been a research fellow with the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development since 1998, actively evaluating tribal governance practices through the Honoring Nations awards program. Education: Master’s Degree in Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University MA in Economics, Southern Methodist University BBA in Business Economics, University of Texas at San Antonio Research & Teaching: Henson specializes in Native American tribal governance, economic development, and sovereignty. He teaches Native Americans in the Twenty-First Century (cross-listed across Harvard’s Kennedy School, Graduate School of Education, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Chan School of Public Health), focusing on sovereignty, tribal finances, land rights, and nation-building. His research emphasizes applied solutions for Indigenous communities, including his Master’s thesis on the Crow Reservation’s economic development through a uniform commercial code. Labs & Contributions: Co-author of The State of the Native Nations (Oxford University Press), Henson has provided congressional testimony on tribal governance and collaborates with tribal communities through GSD’s community-based research initiatives.

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Aviva AbramovskyView profile

Professor

University of IdahoUnited States

Aviva Abramovsky serves as the Dean of the University of Idaho College of Law since June 2024. Previously, she was Dean at the University at Buffalo School of Law (2017–2023) and held roles including William J. Magavern Faculty Scholar, Kaufman Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Associate Dean at Syracuse University. A legal scholar in insurance law, commercial law, and legal ethics, she expanded clinical programs and improved student outcomes at Buffalo Law. She is a member of the American Law Institute and has received multiple awards for her contributions to legal education and practice. Education: B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations (Cornell University); J.D. (University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School) Her research focuses on insurance and commercial law, with significant contributions to regulatory frameworks and legal ethics. She has authored definitive works on the New York Uniform Commercial Code and edited key journals in insurance law. Professional recognitions include the NYSBA’s Professor David D. Siegel Award (2020), Lamplighter Award (2019), and repeated inclusion in Power Lists by Buffalo Business First. She has also contributed to the evaluation of Supreme Court nominees through her work with the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary.

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Kristen David AdamsView profile

Professor

Stetson UniversityUnited States

Kristen David Adams is a Professor at Stetson University College of Law , where she has served since 2000. Her work bridges Commercial Law , International Business Transactions , and Law and Literature , with a focus on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods). Education : B.A., Rice University J.D., Emory Law School L.L.M., Yale Law School Her research centers on commercial transactions , payment systems , and interdisciplinary legal analysis , particularly through poetry. Recent publications analyze persuasive advocacy , territorial jurisprudence , and philosophical frameworks for law review editors. She also co-authored the ABCs of the UCC series and CISG Basics , foundational texts for legal practitioners. Adams is an Elected Member of the American Law Institute and President of the American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers . She previously served as Chair of the UCC Committee and Liaison to the Permanent Editorial Board for the UCC , and is active in the American Bar Association Commission on Homelessness and Poverty.

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Sagi PeariView profile

Associate Professor

The University of Western AustraliaAustralia

Dr. Sagi Peari is an Associate Professor of Private and Commercial Law at UWA Law School, University of Western Australia. He serves as Deputy Head of School (Students), Director of the Master of Legal Practice Program, and International Students Officer. He holds an SJD and LLM from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on re-examining traditional legal doctrines within advancing digital realities, with emphasis on choice-of-law theory, international taxation, and commercial instruments. Current projects include cross-border commerce frameworks and private law coherence initiatives. Awards include: 2023 UWA Excellence in Teaching Award American Society of International Law Prize (2013) Multiple student choice teaching awards He leads international collaborations on private law reform and serves as advisor to the UK Law Reform Commission on digital assets.

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Eric P. SmithView profile

Lecturer

Pennsylvania State UniversityUnited States

Eric P. Smith is an Instructor in the Department of Accounting at Pennsylvania State University's Smeal College of Business. His teaching focuses on legal and ethical aspects of business operations, including commercial transactions, bankruptcy law, and corporate compliance. Courses Taught: B LAW 444: Advanced UCC and Commercial Transactions B A 242: Social and Ethical Environment of Business B A 243: Social, Legal, and Ethical Environment of Business B A 241: Legal Environment of Business His expertise spans Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) applications, debtor-creditor relationships, and ethical decision-making frameworks in business. Courses emphasize CPA certification requirements and legal reasoning for business professionals. No scientific awards or academic publications are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His professional focus appears centered on undergraduate business education and legal compliance training.

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Matthias Florian SahliView profile

Lecturer

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneSwitzerland

Matthias Florian Sahli serves as a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) within the College of Management, Department of Management of Technology and Entrepreneurship, and concurrently as a postdoctoral researcher at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in the Department of Business. Previously, he held a postdoctoral fellowship at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations in Geneva and worked as an intern and junior economist at the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). His academic foundation includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, complemented by a visiting scholar position at Copenhagen Business School during 2020. Sahli's research spans intellectual property, innovation, digitalization, sustainability, applied econometrics, and creative industries, employing an interdisciplinary approach through collaborations with cultural economists, data scientists, and legal scholars. His methodology emphasizes novel data collection via web crawlers and state-of-the-art econometric techniques—including regression discontinuity designs, difference-in-differences, and event-study analyses—to generate causal evidence for policy debates. His recent publications (2021-2023) in journals like the Journal of Cultural Economics and Industry and Innovation investigate intellectual property dynamics in creative sectors, revealing how legal frameworks affect art market transactions, film financing structures, and pandemic impacts on artistic livelihoods, consistently bridging empirical rigor with real-world policy relevance. No scientific awards were documented in the provided sources. The available materials indicate no formal advising relationships or research grants managed by Sahli. While Sahli actively collaborates across disciplines with researchers in cultural economics, data science, and legal studies, no dedicated laboratory or formal research team is specified in the source texts.

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Wayne BarnesView profile

Professor

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Wayne Barnes is a Professor of Law at the College of Law , Texas A&M University, holding the Dean’s Research Chair. His work focuses on contracts and commercial law, with expertise spanning bankruptcy, consumer law, and online transactions. Research Areas: Bankruptcy, Business & Corporate Law, Consumer Protection, Deceptive Practices, Online Contracting Email: wbarnes@law.tamu.edu Recent publications examine confidentiality clauses in digital commerce, judicial admissions under the Statute of Frauds, and Uniform Commercial Code developments. His research bridges traditional legal frameworks with modern challenges like e-commerce and social media agreements. Scientific Awards: 1L Professor of the Year (2009-2010) Upper-Level Professor of the Year (2007-2008, 2006-2007) Hooding Speaker (Spring 2007) Professor Barnes emphasizes the ubiquity of contract law in daily life, from apartment leases to digital platforms like Facebook and iTunes.

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Franklin G. SnyderView profile

Professor

Texas A&M UniversityUnited States

Franklin G. Snyder is a Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law. His expertise spans Business & Corporate Law , Contract Law , Marijuana Law and Policy , and Business Organizations , covering corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. He teaches courses on Entrepreneurship , Business Transactions , and Fiduciary Duties .

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