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• Corporate Crime
• Drug Trafficking
• Organized Crime
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Dr. Damian Zaitch is an Associate Professor at the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology, School of Law, Utrecht University. He has been with Utrecht University since 2009, having previously taught at the Department of Criminology at Erasmus University Rotterdam from 2000 to 2009. His academic work spans three interconnected research domains: illegal drug trafficking and policies, cross-border organized and corporate crime, and green criminology. Zaitch's research interests include Corporate Crime, Drug Trafficking and Policies, Organized Crime, Latin America, and Environmental Criminology. His methodological expertise lies in qualitative research methods, particularly virtual ethnography and visual criminology. He has conducted extensive fieldwork on drug trafficking through the port of Rotterdam, synthetic drug markets in Amsterdam, and alternative drug policies in Latin America, with a focus on harm reduction approaches. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on green criminology, particularly examining environmental crimes related to resource extraction in Latin America, as well as continuing work on transnational organized crime networks. His research often examines the intersection of state and corporate power in creating environmental harms and human rights violations. Willem Nagel Prize (2003) for his PhD research Founding and board member of CIROC (Center for Information and Research on Organized Crime) Coordinator of the Erasmus Mundus Doctorate in Cultural and Global Criminology Coordinator of the Utrecht PhD Summer School on Advanced Qualitative and Legal Methods in Criminology Zaitch teaches courses including International Organized Crime, Crimes of the Powerful, and Green Criminology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He co-supervises numerous PhD projects on topics ranging from Nigerian cocaine trafficking networks to environmental rights violations by multinational corporations. His research is conducted within Utrecht University's strategic themes of Institutions for Open Societies and Pathways to Sustainability.

• Legal Profession
• Immigration Law
• Comparative Law
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Jayanth Krishnan serves as the Milt and Judi Stewart Professor of Law at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and directs the Milt and Judi Stewart Center on the Global Legal Profession. Previously, he was a Professor of Law at William Mitchell College of Law (2006-2009), Associate Professor (2004-2006), and Assistant Professor (2001-2004), where he received the Teacher of the Year award for the 2003-2004 academic year. He has also held visiting positions at the University of Iowa's College of Law, the University of Edinburgh's Centre for South Asian Studies, and the Australian National University's College of Law. His research interests span the legal profession, immigration law, law and globalization, access to justice, and legal education, with particular focus on the United States, India, Nigeria, Brazil, and other regions across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. His socio-legal research examines how these areas intersect across different national contexts. Professor Krishnan's recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong emphasis on immigration law and the global legal profession, with numerous publications exploring the challenges faced by immigrants in the U.S. legal system, the role of lawyers in immigration proceedings, and the functioning of legal institutions across different national contexts. His work combines empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks to address practical challenges in legal systems worldwide. Elected to the American Law Institute (December 2019) Leon Wallace Teaching Award (2025, 2015) Indiana University Trustees' Teaching Award (2023, 2012) IU Black Law Students Association's Most Outstanding Interactive Professor Award (2023) Teacher of the Year for the 2003-2004 Academic Year at William Mitchell College of Law As director of the Milt and Judi Stewart Center on the Global Legal Profession since 2014, Krishnan has led numerous research initiatives and public events examining legal professions worldwide. Previously, he co-directed the Center for Law, Society & Culture from 2011-2014 and served as Project Director for a Ford Foundation-funded study examining lower courts in India (2010-2014). His leadership has established the Center as a significant hub for comparative legal research with a particular focus on India, Nigeria, and other developing legal systems.

Luke MarshView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Plea Bargaining
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Luke Marsh is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), where he teaches criminal law and criminal procedure. He serves as Deputy Director of the Juris Doctor (JD) Programme, supervises the Faculty’s Clinic Programme, and instructs Trial Advocacy for the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL). A former criminal barrister in the UK, Marsh has represented clients across all major courts including the Court of Appeal and worked on high-profile international cases at the UN International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. His educational background includes: MSt International Human Rights Law (Oxford) LL.M (Northumbria, Distinction) LL.B (Hons) (King’s College London) Barrister of England and Wales Marsh’s research critically examines the erosion of adversarial justice in criminal systems, with groundbreaking work on plea bargaining and judicial independence. His monograph The Myth of Judicial Independence (Oxford University Press, 2020) challenged foundational assumptions about judicial autonomy, while the Research Handbook on Plea Bargaining (Edward Elgar, 2024) established him as a global authority on negotiated justice. He pioneers clinical legal education in Asia, developing innovative programs that address unmet legal needs in Hong Kong’s refugee community and foster civic engagement through law. Recent scholarship analyzes systemic crises including Covid-19’s impact on criminal courts, police corruption, and refugee rights. His 15 most recent publications reveal three dominant trends: (1) pandemic-induced collapse of criminal justice procedures, (2) strategic use of human rights frameworks in marginalized communities, and (3) global expansion of plea bargaining threatening due process. His awards include: Faculty Award for Academic Impact in Legal Scholarship (2024) CUHK Young Researcher Award (2022) CUHK Research Excellence Award (2018-19) Baron Dr Ver Heyden De Lancey Prize (top Bar Exam performance) Hague Bursary from Middle Temple Marsh actively mentors students through the Clinic Programme, providing hands-on training in refugee advocacy and trial skills. He has represented asylum seekers via Justice Centre Hong Kong and advised the Legislative Council on refugee policy. His global research network spans Columbia University, UCLA, Oxford, and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, where he investigates cross-jurisdictional justice innovations. Current projects include analyzing coerced guilty pleas in common law systems and developing clinical models for Asian legal education.

Nicholas C. BalaView profile

Professor

• Family Law
• Children's Law
• Contract Law
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Nicholas C. Bala serves as the William R. Lederman Distinguished University Professor at Queen's University Faculty of Law, where he has been a core faculty member since 1980. An internationally recognized expert in children, youth, and families within the justice system, he teaches Family Law and Contract Law while maintaining visiting professorships at McGill, Osgoode Hall, Duke, and the University of Calgary. His academic foundation includes: B.A. from the University of Toronto J.D. from Queen's University LL.M. from Harvard Law School L.S.M. degree Professor Bala's research centers on Family and Children's Law, with deep exploration of parental separation dynamics, domestic violence impacts on children, parental alienation, child witness competency, and systemic access to family justice. His interdisciplinary methodology integrates perspectives from psychology, social work, criminology, and healthcare to analyze justice system impacts on vulnerable populations. With over 225 publications cited by Canadian Supreme Court and international tribunals, his work bridges theoretical rigor and practical legal application. Recent publications (2020-2025) reveal consistent thematic evolution toward interdisciplinary solutions for family justice challenges. Key trajectories include virtual court proceedings' efficacy, parental alienation interventions, family violence risk assessment, and child witness protection protocols. His scholarship demonstrates increasing integration of technology, trauma-informed approaches, and cross-jurisdictional policy analysis while maintaining foundational focus on children's rights within adversarial systems. His distinguished recognition includes: Queen’s University Prize for Excellence in Research (2006) Stanley Cohen Distinguished Research Award (AFCC) Ontario Bar Association Excellence Award and Law Society Medal (2009) Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2013) William R. Lederman Distinguished Professorship (2019) Three-time Law Students Society teaching award recipient Professor Bala actively mentors JD and graduate students through federally funded research initiatives, including SSHRC projects on child witnesses (1999-2014), family justice access (2014-2022), and current Ontario family justice systems analysis (2023-2028). His grant portfolio features sustained support from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Law Foundation of Ontario, and Canadian Foundation on Legal Research, totaling over two decades of continuous interdisciplinary funding. He directs multidisciplinary research collectives including the AFCC-Ontario Parenting Plan Task Force (2020-2023) that developed standardized templates adopted across Canadian provinces. His collaborative networks integrate judicial educators, clinical psychologists, and child welfare specialists to transform evidence into courtroom protocols and legislative reforms.

Marco GiacaloneView profile

Research Professor

• Digitalisation of Legal Processes
• Private International Law
• Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
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Marco Giacalone is a Research Professor at the Private and Economic Law Department (PREC) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), where he also serves as Co-Director of the Research Group on Digitalisation and Access to Justice (DIKE). He holds adjunct professorships at VUB (2018-2019) and has been a postdoctoral researcher at the Brussels Research Institute on Development, Governance, and Empowerment. His work focuses on the intersection of digital technologies and legal processes, particularly in Private International Law, ODR, and ADR. **Education**: PhD in Law (Doctor Europaeus, 2016) from VUB and University of Naples Federico II, specializing in Dispute Resolution and emerging IT realities. **Research Interests**: Digital transformation of legal systems, blockchain applications in justice, AI-driven conflict resolution, cross-border dispute mechanisms, and equitable algorithmic systems. His projects include EU-funded initiatives like CREA3 (Equitative Algorithms) and IDEA (Access to Justice tools). **Grants & Projects**: Over 10 projects funded by the EU, including EU683 (Equitative Algorithms), EU681 (IDEA), and EU676 (Digitalising Small Claims). Active in consortiums like IPSU 2022 (Digital Ius Knowledge Empowerment) and OZR4193 (VUB-UNIPARTHENOPE PhD collaboration). **Awards**: 2019 Best Paper Award and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2020). Extensive speaking engagements on topics like AI in judiciary, blockchain legal frameworks, and digital justice. **Labs/Teams**: Leads the DIKE Research Group and collaborates with the Brussels Research Institute. Involved in developing tools like Prodigit (digital tax justice) and CREA’s cloud-based decision support systems.

• International and Comparative Intellectual Property Law
• Law and Creative Expression
• Intellectual Property and Human Rights
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Dr. Eugene C Lim is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Law, specializing in international and comparative intellectual property law. His research focuses on the intersection of law, technology, and emerging issues like non-traditional trademarks (e.g., 3D shapes, scents, virtual brands) and the societal impacts of digital innovation. He holds a PhD and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as the European Intellectual Property Review and Canadian Journal of Law and Technology . Research interests include biotechnology law, trademark dilution, copyright fixation, and cross-disciplinary legal methodologies. He teaches courses on copyright, tort law, and intellectual property in immersive technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to innovation and sustainable development through intellectual property frameworks. Research Highlights: Examines how consumer perceptions evolve with multisensory branding and explores ethical implications of synthetic biology patents. Recent Awards: 2016 Outstanding Presentation Award in Intellectual Property. Dr. Lim actively participates in academic conferences and serves on editorial boards, reflecting his commitment to advancing IP discourse globally.

Ash MurphyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• International Climate Law
• Climate Security
• UN Security Council
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Dr Ash Murphy is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in international climate law, environmental security, and the role of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in addressing climate challenges. He holds a PhD in International Climate Law and Securitisation from Keele University, alongside an LLM in International Law and an LLB from Liverpool University. His research focuses on climate security frameworks, emerging technologies' environmental impacts, and UNSC interventions in global crises. Teaching includes Public Constitutional Law, Public International Law, and Public Law across LLB and LLM programs. He co-authored groundbreaking work on legal education for digital natives in the post-reading era and frequently publishes on climate law and policy in journals like Carbon & Climate Law Review and Keele Law Review . Recent work highlights include analyzing climate change and metaverse governance, UNSC's role in climate securitization, and the intersection of global health and security. His media contributions span The Conversation , Planetary Security Initiative , and ARD Broadcasting, addressing deforestation, COP efficacy, and climate policy failures. Dr Murphy is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and actively engages in interdisciplinary dialogues on climate justice and digital sustainability.

Peter SzigetiView profile

Research Fellow

• Property Law
• Public International Law
• Migration Law
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Peter Szigeti is a Collegium Researcher at the Turku Institute for Advanced Studies (2024-2027) and an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law. He holds multiple advanced legal degrees, including an SJD and LL.M. from Harvard, and has held postdoctoral positions at NYU, McGill, and the European University Institute. Education: SJD, Harvard Law School (2015) LL.M., Harvard Law School (2008) Master 2 Recherche, Université Paris-1 (2006) dr. iur., ELTE University (2005) Research Interests: His work bridges property law and environmental protection, jurisdictional sovereignty in international law, and comparative immigration/citizenship frameworks. At TIAS, he is developing an environmentally sustainable model for private law systems. Scientific Awards: Collegium Fellow, Turku Institute for Advanced Studies Postdoctoral Fellow, New York University (2017-2018) Postdoctoral Fellow, McGill University (2016-2017) Postdoctoral Fellow, European University Institute (2015-2016) Teaching & Mentorship: He has taught Property Law, Citizenship & Immigration Law, Jurisprudence, and Digital Law, and coached the University of Alberta Jessup international law moot court team for five years.

Erman EroğluView profile

Assistant Professor

• Private International Law
• International Commercial Law and Arbitration
• International Intellectual Property and Competition Law
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Erman Eroğlu is a faculty member at the School of Law, Social Sciences University of Ankara, specializing in Private International Law. He holds a Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, an LL.M. in International Business Law from Boston University and Penn State Law, and an LL.B. from Ankara University Faculty of Law. Academic Affiliation: School of Law, Social Sciences University of Ankara Additional Role: Visiting Professor at Sciences Po (2024) His research focuses on Private International Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Competition Law, and Media & Communications Law. He has supervised multiple master's theses on international arbitration topics. Scientific awards include the 2023 Academic Performance Award from Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi for highest TR Dizin publications. His work analyzes arbitration ethics, cross-border enforcement challenges, and legal protections for street art. Key Publications: 'Illicit Financial Gains in International Commercial Arbitration' (2025), 'Due Process in Pandemic-Era Arbitration' (2022)

Xuan-Thao NguyenView profile

Professor

• Asian Law
• Banking Law
• Business and Corporate Law
• +16 more

Professor Xuan-Thao Nguyen is the Pendleton Miller Chair in Law and Director of the Asian Law Center at the University of Washington School of Law. She specializes in Intellectual Property , Corporate Governance , Technology Law , and Banking , with a focus on Cryptocurrency , Law and Technology , and E-Commerce . Her work bridges legal frameworks with innovation economics. Her research explores IP Taxation as a tool for economic growth, Blockchain applications in corporate law, and Global Tech Competition between China and the U.S. She has advised on high-profile cases involving Trademark Disputes (e.g., Starbucks vs. Starbucks Workers United) and Trade Secrets (Group14 litigation). Recent publications analyze AI Copyright Class Actions (2025), Crypto Losses (2024), and Tech Bankruptcy trends. Her book Silicon Valley Bank: The Rise and Fall of a Community Bank for Tech (2024) provides a critical case study of tech finance. She actively engages in international policy discussions, including Vietnam Data Protection (2024), U.S.-Vietnam Economic Ties (2024), and Metaverse Regulation . She leads UW's Entrepreneurship and Law Speaker Series and collaborates with institutions across Southeast Asia and the U.S.

Christoph LattemannView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Globalization
• International Business
• +4 more

Prof. Dr. Christoph Lattemann is a Professor of Business Administration and Information Management at Constructor University Bremen gGmbH. He leads the School of Business, Social & Decision Sciences and directs the I3 Research Group focusing on Digital Transformation and Globalization. His work bridges innovation management, international business (especially China studies), and information systems design. He holds adjunct roles at the University of Agder (part-time). Education: Earned his professorship at Constructor University (since 2010), previously held positions at University Potsdam and Kiel. Visiting scholarships at Harvard, Stanford, and Copenhagen Business School. Research: Established the D-Forge Design Thinking Lab (2011) and ChinaGlobal Center (2012). Current projects include AI-based price determination (BMBF-funded) and StudyBuddy virtual companion (BMBF). Awards: Best Paper Award at Digivation 2019. Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 15 books, including works on Huawei's globalization and Belt and Road Initiative. Advising: Supervised doctoral candidates like Dr. Ricardo Guerrero and Dr. Sören Michalke. Manages research teams (e.g., Dr. Audris Umel, Pia Gebbing). Labs: D-Forge Lab supports SMEs in innovation via design thinking; ChinaGlobal Center analyzes Sino-European economic relations.

• German Corporate Law
• European Corporate Law
• Capital Markets Law
• +7 more

Prof. Klaus J. Hopt is a renowned emeritus legal scholar specializing in German and European corporate, capital markets, and commercial law. He held professorships at institutions including Tuebingen University, Munich University, and Hamburg University, and served as Director of the Max Planck Institute for Private Law (1995-2008). His extensive career includes visiting professorships at top universities globally and significant roles in legal reform and governance initiatives. He has been awarded numerous honorary doctorates and prestigious medals, including the Federal Cross of Merit (First Class). Education: Studied Law, Political Sciences, and Economics at Munich, Tuebingen, Bilbao, Paris, and New York University (MCJ). Earned multiple doctorates (Dr. iur., Dr. phil., honorary degrees) and habilitation. Served as Dean at Tuebingen University and held leadership roles in legal academies and committees. Research focuses on corporate governance, comparative law, and legal informatics. Over 123 academic pupils have been supervised, with many becoming prominent legal scholars worldwide. His contributions include foundational works on European company law, governance frameworks, and regulatory harmonization. Professional Activities: Member of the German Research Foundation, Max Planck Society, and advisory boards for institutions like the Deutsche Börse AG and European Commission. Authored over 1,500 publications, including seminal works on corporate law and governance. Celebratory festschrifts and symposia highlight his global impact. Key Awards: Honorary doctorates from leading universities, Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Medal, and the Dr. Günther Buch Prize. His mentorship and scholarly rigor have shaped legal education and practice across Europe and beyond.

Antonio Vázquez del Rey VillanuevaView profile

Professor

• Tax Law
• Value Added Tax (VAT)
• International Taxation
• +5 more

Antonio Vázquez del Rey Villanueva is a Full Professor at the University of Navarra's Faculty of Law, specifically within the Department of Public Law and Legal Institutions. His academic career demonstrates deep expertise in tax law with a particular focus on Value Added Tax (VAT), international taxation, and the Spanish tax system, especially as it relates to the Economic Agreement (Concierto Económico) governing taxation in Navarra. Professor Vázquez del Rey Villanueva's research spans multiple critical dimensions of tax law: Value Added Tax regulations, particularly the right of deduction and international aspects International taxation, including double taxation agreements and taxation of non-residents The Spanish tax system framework, with special attention to the Economic Agreement EU tax regulations and their national implementation Emerging challenges in digital economy taxation Environmental taxation within the energy transition context His recent publications reveal a strategic focus on contemporary tax challenges arising from technological innovation (digital economy, cryptocurrencies) and environmental concerns (green taxation, energy transition). He has extensively analyzed the Spanish VAT system, particularly regarding the right of deduction, international transactions, and the unique aspects of the Economic Agreement in Navarra. His work consistently bridges theoretical foundations of tax law with practical implementation issues faced by taxpayers and tax authorities, demonstrating exceptional relevance to both academic discourse and potential tax policy development. Professor Vázquez del Rey Villanueva maintains an active academic profile with numerous publications in prestigious Spanish legal journals and edited volumes. His work appears under the direction of prominent scholars like I. Merino Jara in comprehensive works on VAT and corporate tax reform, establishing him as a recognized authority in specialized tax areas. With 97 followers and over 1,800 public views on Academia.edu, his research has substantial reach within the academic community.

• Legal Technology
• Commercial Litigation
• Arbitration
• +7 more

Thomas N.T. Sutton is an Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University Faculty of Law , where he teaches Trial Advocacy and Medical Malpractice. He also serves as a Partner and National Practice Group Leader, Litigation & Dispute Resolution at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, specializing in complex commercial and professional liability cases, including Supreme Court of Canada proceedings. Education : University of Detroit Mercy (JD), University of Windsor (LLM in International Relations and Arbitration), and participant in the University of Detroit-Mercy London Law Programme His research focuses on Legal Technology , Virtual Arbitration , and Professional Liability . He has authored key publications on virtual litigation methods and ethical arbitration practices. Scientific Awards : Chambers Canada Leading Lawyer in Healthcare (Contentious) Benchmark Litigation Canada Litigation Star The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory Leading Lawyer (Medical Negligence and Professional Liability) Tom actively contributes to legal education through teaching roles at Queen’s and the University of Windsor, and serves on professional committees and charitable boards. His leadership in e-Discovery and virtual litigation has transformed client solutions during the pandemic and beyond.

Thomas RatkaView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Company Law
• European Union Law
• +7 more

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Ratka, LL.M. is a Professor at the University of Continuing Education Krems , where he heads the Department of Law and International Relations and the Division of Corporate, Company, and Capital Markets Law . He also serves as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Globalization . Ratka has been with the university since 2013 and previously held roles as Vice Rector for Teaching/Continuing Academic Education (2017–2021). Education: Dual PhDs in Law and History from Austrian institutions, LL.M. in European Economic and International Tax Law. Ratka’s research focuses on Corporate Law , European Union Law , Private Medical Law , and International Tax Law . His work includes extensive commentary on Austrian legal statutes like the UGB, GmbHG, and ÄrzteG, emphasizing practical applications in healthcare and corporate governance. His recent articles (2024–2023) span Corporate Law , Medical Law , and Insurance Law , with trends in EU regulatory frameworks , legal certainty , and healthcare compliance . Notable projects include European and U.S. Asylum Policies (funded by the Austrian National Bank Jubilee Fund) and editorial leadership in the Wiener Kommentar zum GmbHG . Ratka has led numerous research projects , contributed to legal textbooks , and presented at international conferences, including topics like corporate liability and digitalization in healthcare law .