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Dr. Kevin Sobel-Read is an Associate Professor at the School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle, Australia. With a dual background in law (JD from NYU) and cultural anthropology (PhD from Duke), he bridges corporate legal practice with critical anthropological analysis of sovereignty, Indigenous rights, and global value chains (GVCs). His work examines the intersection of commerce, legal systems, and sovereignty, particularly focusing on how GVCs transform international trade and how small nations maintain autonomy in a globalized world.
- PhD in Cultural Anthropology, Duke University
- Juris Doctor (JD), New York University School of Law
His research interests center on global value chains, sovereignty, and Indigenous legal empowerment. Projects like the First Nations Business Project and Cook Islands Legal Internship exemplify his commitment to community engagement and legal innovation. His publications analyze GVCs' legal challenges, human rights due diligence in Indonesia, and sovereignty frameworks for Indigenous communities.
His teaching spans Contracts, Commercial Law, and International Trade Law, with a focus on project-based learning. He has supervised multiple PhD candidates in topics ranging from Native Title Law to Farmers’ Rights in Bangladesh, emphasizing real-world legal applications.
