Scott Skinner-Thompson is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder's Colorado Law School , specializing in constitutional law, civil rights , and privacy law with a focus on LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS issues. He is also an LGBTQ Studies Program Affiliate Faculty member. Education : Details not explicitly stated in the text. His research examines how privacy intersects with anti-subordination frameworks , arguing for constitutional protection of privacy rights for marginalized communities. His work spans transgender rights , gender expression , and surveillance regimes , with a particular emphasis on the First Amendment implications. Recent articles address: Transgender healthcare (2025) Gender identity in education (2024) Privacy's role in equitable democracy (2021) Historical roots of queer rights in Obergefell (2015) He has published extensively on topics like transgender military bans , bathroom bills , and blood donation policies for SLATE , JOTWELL , and other legal forums.
Tony Derron serves as Associate Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Boulder School of Law, teaching Advanced Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, and Energy Law. His scholarship critically examines environmental governance through administrative structures, government organization, and property frameworks. He earned a J.D. from Yale Law School and a B.S. in Business & Political Economy from NYU Stern School of Business. Prior appointments include Bigelow Fellowship at University of Chicago Law School, environmental litigation leadership at Colorado Attorney General's Office, and clerkships with Chief Judge Brimmer (U.S. District Court, Colorado) and Justice Hood (Colorado Supreme Court). Professor Derron's research traverses federal environmental regulation and state constitutional approaches, with emphasis on practical implementation challenges. His work identifies structural gaps in cooperative federalism—particularly how underdeveloped state administrative law undermines federal programs like the Clean Water Act—and analyzes property rights tensions in agricultural contexts through ag-gag legislation studies. Recent publications reveal consistent focus on regulatory 'last mile' problems and property-environment interfaces. These works demonstrate methodological rigor through fifty-state surveys and historical analysis, highlighting mismatches between regulatory design and on-the-ground implementation capacities across jurisdictions. While student advisees and research grants aren't publicly cataloged, Professor Derron mentors law students through classroom instruction and scholarly engagement. His profile indicates no formal lab affiliations, though his work connects with environmental policy centers at Colorado Law including the Getches-Wilkinson Center.
Prof. Dr. Tobias Fröschle is a Professor at the University of Siegen's Faculty III, specializing in Civil Law with a focus on Family Law, Voluntary Jurisdiction, and Child/Youth Welfare Law. He actively teaches modules on sovereign governance and self-governance law, administers examinations, and holds weekly in-person office hours. His research centers on: Family law jurisprudence and child welfare systems Guardianship litigation and procedural compliance Legal frameworks for unaccompanied minor refugees Civil court procedures and evidentiary standards His publications (2011-2015) predominantly analyze German Federal Court decisions related to guardianship remuneration, appellate rights, and child placement cases. They reflect a consistent focus on improving procedural fairness in family courts and refining caregiver compensation mechanisms. He coordinates a professional mailing list for stakeholders handling unaccompanied minor refugee cases, facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue between legal and social work professionals. No academic awards or student advisories are documented.
Martin West serves as the Academic Dean and Henry Lee Shattuck Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. He holds multiple significant roles including faculty research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, editor-in-chief of Education Next journal, and deputy director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance at the Harvard Kennedy School. West also contributes to educational governance as a member of both the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the National Assessment Governing Board. His research expertise spans critical areas of contemporary education: Education Policy and Reform Assessment and Student Achievement Education Finances and Resource Allocation Inequality and Education Gaps Social Emotional Learning Teachers and Teaching K-12 Education Politics West's scholarly work employs rigorous quantitative methods to analyze how education policies affect student learning and non-cognitive development. His research often examines school choice mechanisms, accountability systems, and the complex relationship between federal, state, and local education governance. His forthcoming work on school consolidation reflects his ongoing interest in how school organization impacts student outcomes. Analysis of West's publications reveals a consistent focus on evidence-based education policy. His work spans comparative international studies of education systems, analyses of U.S. education law and policy, and examinations of how political dynamics shape educational decision-making. Recent publications show increasing attention to the role and structure of federal education policy, culminating in his February 2025 EdCast discussion about the U.S. Department of Education. West maintains active engagement with education policy through multiple channels. His work with the Brookings Institution as a nonresident senior fellow connects his academic research to practical policy development. His service on state and national education boards demonstrates how his scholarship directly informs educational governance. As Academic Dean, West oversees the academic direction of HGSE while continuing his research agenda. His background includes significant policy experience, having served as senior education policy advisor to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions during 2013-14, and prior teaching positions at Brown University.
Audrey Damiens is a Lecturer at the Tours University Institute of Technology (IUT Tours) , affiliated with the Private Law and Legal History Section and the Institute of Interdisciplinary Legal Research (IRJI) at the University of Tours. Her research focuses on private judicial law, civil procedure, family law, private international law, and European Union law. Doctoral thesis supervision: Olivera Boskovic (University of Orléans) Key research themes: Civil Procedure, Private International Law, Judicial Transparency Projects: POLONIUM 2022 (European Adoption Law), INPEC-COVID-19 (Crisis Jurisprudence) Co-organizer of international colloquia on neoliberalism and digital legal challenges
John C.P. Goldberg is the Morgan and Helen Chu Dean and Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 2008. Previously, he served as a faculty member at Vanderbilt Law School from 2005 to 2008, where he was Associate Dean for Research. He held the Eli Goldston Professorship of Law from 2012 to 2018 and the Carter Professorship of General Jurisprudence from 2018 to 2025. Goldberg served as Deputy Dean from 2017 to 2022 and as Interim Dean from 2024 to 2025. Goldberg earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1991, after which he clerked for Judge Jack Weinstein of the Eastern District of New York and for Supreme Court Justice Byron White. He received his B.A. with high honors from the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan University, as well as an M. Phil. in Politics from Oxford University and an M.A. in Politics from Princeton University. Before joining Vanderbilt Law School, he briefly practiced law in Boston. As an expert in tort law, tort theory, and political philosophy, Goldberg has made significant contributions to legal scholarship. He is co-author of Recognizing Wrongs (Harvard University Press 2020), a leading casebook Tort Law: Responsibilities and Redress (5th ed. 2021), and The Oxford Introductions to U.S. Law: Torts (2010), along with dozens of articles in scholarly journals. His research focuses on civil recourse theory, which positions tort law as a system for wronged individuals to seek redress directly from those who have wronged them, rather than as a mechanism for corrective justice or economic deterrence. Goldberg's publications reveal consistent engagement with the philosophical foundations of tort law, exploring concepts like civil wrongs, relational duty, and the moral significance of risking. His work often challenges conventional understandings of tort doctrine while maintaining a focus on the plaintiff's right to recourse against the defendant who has wronged them. Recent publications continue this trajectory while addressing contemporary issues in products liability, negligence, and the theoretical underpinnings of private law. 2024 Hart-Dworkin Award from the AALS Jurisprudence Section (with Benjamin Zipursky) 2023 William L. Prosser Award from the AALS Torts and Compensation Systems Section (with Benjamin Zipursky) Goldberg serves as an Associate Reporter for the American Law Institute's Fourth Restatement of Property and as an advisor to the Third Restatement of Torts. He is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Tort Law and Legal Theory , and previously chaired the Torts and Compensation Systems Section of the Association of American Law Schools in 2009. He has received multiple teaching prizes for his instruction in first-year and upper-level courses at Harvard Law School.
Deborah Dinner serves as the Dorothea S. Clarke Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, with cross-appointments in Cornell University's Feminist, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program and History Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. A legal historian specializing in twentieth-century U.S. gender, labor, and welfare state dynamics, she examines intersections between social movements, legal thought, and political culture. Education: B.A., Yale College, 1999 J.D., Yale Law School, 2005 Ph.D., Yale University, 2012 Professor Dinner's scholarship critically analyzes how legal frameworks shape gender equality within capitalist systems, particularly focusing on the tension between individual rights and collective social supports. Her work reveals how neoliberal policies transformed sex discrimination law while dismantling welfare infrastructure, leaving caregivers without state support. Current research investigates actuarial logic in private insurance through historical legal disputes about risk classification and social inequity. Her publications demonstrate sustained engagement with feminist legal theory's evolution, the historical roots of care crises, and the legal construction of gendered labor markets. Dinner consistently connects historical analysis to contemporary debates on reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and social reproduction. Scientific Awards: Program in Law & Public Affairs (LAPA) Fellowship at Princeton University (2020-2021) American Council of Learned Societies Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship (Kluge Center at Library of Congress, 2022-2023) As an educator, Dinner mentors law students and graduate researchers through courses including Property, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, and Gender & the Law. Her scholarship has directly influenced legal discourse, with citations in U.S. Supreme Court opinions such as 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis. Current projects include completing The Sex Equality Dilemma: Work, Family, and Legal Change in Neoliberal America and advancing A Nation at Risk: Private Insurance and the Law in Modern America .
Paolo Mezzanotte is an Associate Professor of Constitutional and Public Law in the Department of Political Science at Sapienza University of Rome, where he has taught since 2009. His current courses include European Constitutionalism and Fundamental Rights, alongside previous instruction in Public Economic Law, Constitutional Justice, and Advanced Public Law. He holds a tenured position and was formally qualified as associate professor in November 2024. Education: Graduated cum laude in Law, Sapienza University of Rome (2003) PhD in State Theory, Sapienza University of Rome (2007) Admitted to the Italian Bar (2007) Qualified as Associate Professor (2024) Research Focus: Mezzanotte's scholarship centers on constitutional law with particular emphasis on administrative due process, dissenting opinions in constitutional courts, class actions, and territorial representation. His work examines how constitutional rights enable citizen participation in administrative decision-making, the evolution of public debate in legal systems, and the protection of fundamental rights through innovative procedural mechanisms. He investigates the tension between historical constitutional traditions and contemporary social challenges, especially regarding gender identity recognition and European integration. Publication Trends: Recent works (2023-2025) demonstrate consistent exploration of constitutional adaptation to modern societal shifts, including non-binary gender recognition, civil union dissolution following gender reassignment, and digital-era public discourse. His research reveals a methodological commitment to bridging theoretical constitutional principles with practical administrative applications, often through comparative analysis of Italian jurisprudence against European human rights standards. Research Leadership: Mezzanotte has coordinated two major university projects: "Due Procedure in Constitutional Law" (2013) and "Popular Sovereignty in a Supranational Perspective" (2017). He contributed to national PRIN projects on healthcare resource management (2009) and financial dispute resolution mechanisms (2017). His institutional service includes membership on the University Conferences and Conventions Commission, Faculty Executive Board, Department Council, and Orientation and Tutoring Commission, where he shapes academic governance and student mentorship frameworks.
Dr. hab., Associate Professor Olga Piaskowska at SWPS University is a lawyer, attorney, and academic leader affiliated with the Institute of Law and the Faculty of Law in Warsaw, Department of Private Law. She has co-developed Poland’s first lawyering skills program and serves as the Academic Ombudsman at SWPS University since 2022. Education: PhD, habilitated doctor in law Membership: Association of Law Teachers (ALT), Legal Education Research Network (LERN), Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE), Polish Association of European Law Her research focuses on civil law, procedural justice, and the intersection of AI with legal education. Notably, she investigates how tools like ChatGPT affect plagiarism and academic integrity in legal writing. Scientific Awards: 2014 Złote Skrzydła (Gold Wings) award for best doctoral thesis 2015 Rising Stars – Lawyers Leaders of Tomorrow Award At SWPS University, she teaches civil procedure, legal skills, eristics, rhetoric, and legal argumentation. She supervised the Student Legal Clinic’s Civil Law Section and chaired the Student Disciplinary Committee (2016–2022). Formerly, she worked as a Senior Assistant at Poland’s Supreme Court (2011–2021).
Piotr Piesiewicz , Associate Professor at SWPS University , is a legal scholar specializing in Intellectual Property Law , Copyright Law , and Internet Law . Affiliated with the Faculty of Law in Warsaw and serving as Head of the Center for Legal Education , he focuses on the intersection of Law and Technology , particularly Digital Copyright and Social Media Law . At SWPS, he teaches Media and Advertising Law , Legal Protection of Information , and Copyright (Visual Arts) . Research Interests : His work examines how emerging technologies challenge traditional legal frameworks, including AI's impact on academic integrity , hyperlink liability , and legal education reform . He advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration between law schools and industries. Legal Clinic Leadership : Since 2011, he has contributed to the SWPS Legal Clinic , introducing peer-tutoring methods in 2017 to enhance practical legal training. Public Policy Contributions : He explores nudge and boost theories in public health, analyzing their legal implications during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic . Key Publications : Spanning copyright enforcement in civil proceedings, social media liability , and peer-learning models , his work addresses gaps between legal systems and technological advancements .
Inger Berg Ørstavik is a Professor at the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Oslo. She has been employed at the department since 2014, initially as an associate professor before being promoted to her current position. Her academic work focuses on intellectual property law, competition law, contract law, and dispute resolution. She maintains active roles in both academic and professional spheres, serving as a board member of Nordic Semiconductor ASA and chairing the Food and Drink Industry Professional Practices Committee (MFU). Ørstavik received her Ph.D. in 2010 with the thesis "The innovation spiral - questions in patent law, contract law and competition law relating to improvements of patented inventions," which was awarded H.M. the King's Gold Medal. Prior to her academic career, she gained professional experience at the Attorney General for Civil Affairs and the law firm Schjødt. Her research interests span multiple interconnected fields within legal studies. Ørstavik specializes in Intellectual Property Law , particularly focusing on patent law, copyright issues in emerging technologies, and the intersection of IP with competition law. She has significant expertise in Competition Law , examining how antitrust principles apply to innovation markets and technology sectors. Her work in Contract Law addresses standard agreements, interpretation principles, and specialized contracts in sectors like offshore energy. Additionally, she has extensive experience in Dispute Resolution , serving as an arbitrator and researching legal remedies for IP enforcement issues. Ørstavik's publication record demonstrates a clear evolution of research interests, moving from foundational work on patent law and the doctrine of equivalence to contemporary issues at the intersection of law and technology. Her recent publications increasingly address artificial intelligence, data rights, and large language models, reflecting the evolving legal challenges in the digital age. She maintains a strong focus on practical applications of legal principles in sectors including renewable energy, biotechnology, and the semiconductor industry. Her notable scientific achievement includes: H.M. the King's Gold Medal for her Ph.D. thesis Ørstavik has extensive teaching experience, including international human rights courses at Fudan University in Shanghai, China. She has published the book "The Innovation Spiral" (2010) and numerous scholarly articles. Her professional activities extend beyond academia through her board membership at Nordic Semiconductor ASA and leadership of the Food Industry Professional Committee, demonstrating her commitment to applying legal scholarship to real-world business and regulatory challenges. She also has significant experience as an arbitrator in legal disputes.
Allison Van Stean is a Visiting Professor of Practice at the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law, where she has served since 2023. As Director of Advocacy Competitions, she focuses on teaching advocacy skills, including oral and written persuasion, and civil rights litigation. Juris Doctorate (2018), UNT Dallas College of Law Bachelor's in History (University of North Texas) Her research interests include the history of persuasive advocacy and pedagogical methods for teaching advocacy. She has coached moot court students in external competitions and practiced civil litigation with a boutique Dallas firm. Scientific Awards: Award for Excellence in Appellate Advocacy (State Bar of Texas Appellate Division)
Cheryl Brown Wattley is a Professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law , where she teaches Criminal Law , The Trial Process , and Courtroom Advocacy . As Director of Experiential Education , she oversees externships, the Community Lawyering Centers, the Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic, and the Community Engagement Program. Her career spans academia, federal prosecution, private litigation, and advocacy for wrongful conviction cases. Education: B.A. in Sociology from Smith College (cum laude, high honors), Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law Her research focuses on Criminal Law , Civil Rights Litigation , and Experiential Legal Education , with publications analyzing historical legal battles like Brown v. Board of Education and pedagogical tools for courtroom training. Her recent works include a 2014 Oklahoma Book Award-winning book and case simulations for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA). Notable awards include the Dallas Bar Association’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award , multiple Department of Justice Special Achievement Awards, and the Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award . She has served on the State Bar of Texas Board of Disciplinary Appeals, Dallas Together (mayoral racial justice committee), and the Dallas Redistricting Commissions. Scientific Awards 2015 Oklahoma Book Award Dallas Bar Association’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award (1994) DaVinci Institute Fellow Award for Innovative Teaching Oklahoma Bar Association’s Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher Diversity Award Charlye O. Farris Award Dallas NAACP’s President’s Award Professor Wattley actively collaborates with Centurion Ministries and advises organizations like Miles of Freedom , focusing on systemic criminal justice reform and exoneration work.
Dr Lu Xu serves as Senior Lecturer in Property Law at Lancaster University Law School, a position he has held since September 2014. Previously, he was Lecturer in Property Law at the University of East Anglia (2007-2014) and Tutor in Law at the University of Strathclyde (2004-2007), establishing a distinguished career in legal academia spanning over 15 years. His educational foundation includes a first-class honours law degree from Robert Gordon University, an LLM in Property Law with Distinction from the University of Aberdeen, and a PhD from the University of Strathclyde funded by the Campbell Burns Scholarship. These qualifications underpin his expertise in complex property law systems across multiple jurisdictions. Dr Xu's research centers on comparative property law with deep specialization in English land law, Scottish property law, and Chinese real property systems. His investigations into land registration mechanisms and subsidiary interests—including easements, servitudes, covenants, and real burdens—reveal critical insights into how legal frameworks govern spatial relationships. His work on apartment ownership law demonstrates particular innovation in addressing modern housing challenges through historical legal concepts. Analysis of his publication record since 2008 shows a strategic evolution from traditional English and Scots property law toward increasingly sophisticated comparative studies involving Chinese legal developments. His recent focus on online courts, environmental litigation, and case law systems reflects engagement with contemporary global legal transformations while maintaining core expertise in land registration reforms. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through the Campbell Burns Scholarship during doctoral studies. Campbell Burns Scholarship recipient Dr Xu actively supervises PhD candidates including Shu Li, Shu Zhang, and Yitian Zhang, focusing on comparative property law approaches. His research impact extends through two major grants: 'Commonhold developments in practice' (British Academy, 2012-2014) and 'The Emerging Chinese case law system' (Lancaster University GCRF Seedcorn Fund, 2018-2019). He contributes to legal reform as a member of the Law Commission's Technical Advisory Group for commonhold reform and previously served as external examiner for Leeds University (2017-2021). Affiliated with Lancaster's Centre for Law and Society and the Centre for International Law and Human Rights, Dr Xu integrates theoretical rigor with practical legal applications through ongoing collaborations with Chinese institutions including Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Camille Walsh serves as Associate Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington Bothell, concurrently holding leadership roles as Director of the Masters of Arts in Policy Studies program and Faculty Coordinator for the Law, Economics & Public Policy major. Her interdisciplinary work bridges legal history, education policy, and social justice advocacy. Her educational foundation includes a B.A. in European Studies from New York University, a J.D. from Harvard Law School, and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Oregon, establishing her unique perspective at the intersection of law and historical analysis. Walsh's research critically examines how racialized systems of taxation and funding perpetuate educational inequality across both K-12 and higher education sectors. She challenges the myth of neutral 'taxpayer citizenship,' demonstrating its historical entanglement with white privilege and segregationist policies that persisted despite landmark civil rights rulings. Her work reveals how legal frameworks and financial mechanisms systematically restrict educational access for marginalized communities. Her publications form a cohesive scholarly trajectory analyzing educational exclusion, from her 2018 book on K-12 school funding to her ongoing research on tuition segregation in public universities. These works consistently expose how race, class, and geography intersect to create barriers in educational systems, spanning disciplines including legal history, sociology of education, public policy, and civil rights studies with emphasis on historical continuity of discriminatory practices.
