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Michael Leach is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Law and Governance at Tilburg Law School, Tilburg University. He holds a PhD (cum laude) from Tilburg Law School (2021) and has extensive academic and professional experience in international development, legal practice, and climate law research.
Education
- PhD (cum laude) in Law, Tilburg University (2021)
- M.St. in Socio-Legal Research, University of Oxford (year not specified)
- LL.M. in Comparative Law, McGill University (year not specified)
- B.A. in Common Law, University of Ottawa (year not specified)
- M.A. in Russian and East European Studies, University of Toronto (year not specified)
- B.A. in History & Political Science, University of Toronto (year not specified)
Research Focus
Leach's research centers on the intersection of law and climate change, particularly the Anthropocene framework. He explores legal systems' roles in addressing environmental crises, regulatory complexity in agriculture, and the evolution of constitutional norms in an era of ecological urgency. His work bridges legal theory and empirical methods, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Teaching
Leach teaches Global Law and Research Design at Tilburg University, including courses like 'Introduction to Global Law' and 'Research Design and Methods for Postnational Lawyers.' He currently serves as Head of Teaching for the Department of Public Law and Governance.
Projects
- Principal researcher in the 'Constitutionalizing in the Anthropocene' Sector Plan (NWO-funded)
- Contributor to the 'Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Agriculture' project (NWO-funded)
Labs/Teams
Leach collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Tilburg Law School, including the Global Law & Governance research group, focusing on climate law, environmental governance, and systemic legal reforms.
