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Claire Bright is an Associate Professor of Private Law at NOVA School of Law, NOVA University Lisbon, and Founder/Director of the NOVA Business, Human Rights and the Environment Knowledge Center. She specializes in Sustainable Corporate Governance, International Private Law, International Commercial Law, Comparative Private Law, and Business and Human Rights.
Education:
- PhD in International Law, European University Institute, Florence
- Master's in Private International Law and International Trade Law, La Sorbonne Law School
- Bachelor's in French and English Law, University of Paris-Est
Her research examines corporate accountability in global value chains, human rights due diligence frameworks, and the intersection of environmental law with business practices. She analyzes jurisdictional challenges in transnational corporate litigation and develops legal mechanisms for victims of corporate human rights abuses. Her work bridges academic theory with practical policy implementation through extensive engagement with international organizations.
Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced shift toward integrating climate change considerations into business and human rights frameworks, with emphasis on just transition principles and environmental due diligence. Her scholarship increasingly addresses ESG compliance, supply chain transparency, and mandatory legislative approaches across European jurisdictions.
Scientific Awards:
- eLearning Practitioner Award (2016) for innovative academic course development methodologies
Professor Bright has secured major research funding through high-impact policy studies for the European Parliament, European Commission, and International Labour Organization. Her 2020 European Commission study directly shaped the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, while her European Parliament research informed legislative recommendations on corporate liability. She maintains active student mentorship through structured office hours and academic guidance.
She leads the NOVA Business, Human Rights and the Environment Knowledge Center, which functions as a multidisciplinary hub for policy development, practitioner training, and academic collaboration. The center organizes specialized workshops on human rights due diligence implementation and maintains partnerships with NGOs, governmental bodies, and international institutions across Europe and beyond.
