جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Mediation
• Conflict Resolution
• Public Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Javier Wilhelm Wainsztein is a Part-Time Lecturer and Academic Director at the UPF Barcelona School of Management, specializing in Management, Law, Society & Humanities. He serves as Director of the Master in Professional Mediation and the Chair of Citizen Mediation, overseeing 14 community mediation centers in Catalonia and Valencia. Education: Doctor of Law and Legal Science, Master's in Mediation, Licenciado en Psicología. His professional roles include international consultant for civil justice reform in Chile, jury member for ADR awards, and academic contributor to multiple universities in Europe and Latin America. Research focuses on mediation methodologies, conflict resolution policy, and community empowerment. Notable projects include designing mediation programs for Latin America, creating the 'Education for Peace' initiative, and advising on Catalonia's mediation public policies. He has contributed to 15 books/chapters and multiple research studies, emphasizing narrative mediation models and post-pandemic conflict strategies. Grants include leading the EU-funded LIMEDIAT project (2021) and advising on Catalan mediation quality criteria. Active in international cooperation, he has trained professionals across 25+ years in negotiation and mediation practices.

Jay Tidmarshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Procedure
• Complex Civil Litigation
• Federal Courts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jay Tidmarsh is the Judge James J. Clynes, Jr., Professor of Law at the Notre Dame Law School, where he has been faculty since 1989. He holds an A.B. with highest honors from the University of Notre Dame (1979) and a J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School (1982). A member of the Wisconsin Bar, he practiced as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice from 1982 to 1989. He has served as a visiting professor at the University of Michigan Law School (2000) and Harvard Law School (2003). He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the American Law Institute. His teaching and research focus on civil procedure, complex civil litigation, federal courts, torts, conflict of laws, and evidence. He has authored or co-authored fifteen books, including leading casebooks in civil procedure and complex litigation, along with numerous law review articles. He has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including chairing the AALS Section on Civil Procedure and serving on the AALS Committee on Professional Development. Professor Tidmarsh’s scholarship emphasizes procedural safeguards, class action reforms, and the evolution of complex litigation. His recent work includes analyzing the future of multidistrict litigation and addressing challenges in discovery processes. He has also explored historical legal systems, such as the English Fire Courts, to inform modern procedural rights. He has received recognition through his academic contributions, including membership in prestigious organizations. His advising and grants are not detailed in the provided materials, though his extensive publications and committee roles highlight his active engagement in legal education and reform.

Christopher M Reaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Governance
• Climate Change
• Environmental Justice
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christopher M Rea is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and International and Public Affairs at Brown University, affiliated with the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs and the Climate Solutions Lab. His research examines how institutions and organizations shape environmental governance, focusing on climate change, species extinction, and environmental justice. Previously, he held positions at Ohio State University and was a postdoctoral fellow at Brown’s Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES). Education: PhD in Sociology (2018), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) MA in Teaching (2007) and BA in Physics (2006), Clark University Research Interests: The environmental state, commodification of nature, environmental politics, climate mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and the intersection of firearms and conservation. His work integrates political sociology, environmental history, and organizational theory to address governance challenges. Awards: 2022 Mary K. Marvel Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (Ohio State) 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award (Ohio State) U.S. EPA STAR Fellowship (2017) Summer Institute on Organizations and Effectiveness (CASBS, Stanford, 2017) Lab and Teams: Founded the Rea Environment and Society Lab (RESL) to advance actionable research on environment and justice. Core faculty member of Brown’s Climate Solutions Lab, collaborating on interdisciplinary climate policy solutions.

Sarah Patersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Reorganization
• Insolvency Law
• International Finance Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sarah Paterson is a distinguished academic in law at the LSE Law School, specializing in corporate reorganization, insolvency, and international finance. She previously served as a partner at Slaughter and May, a leading London law firm, and currently retains a consultancy role there. Her expertise includes legal frameworks for financial transactions and cross-border insolvency proceedings. Research Interests: Prof. Paterson focuses on corporate restructuring, financial crisis legal responses, and international finance regulation. She co-edited the seminal McKnight, Paterson, & Zakrzewski on the Law of International Finance (2nd ed., 2017), addressing post-2008 regulatory changes and landmark cases like Rubin v Eurofinance . Professional Contributions: Her work bridges academic and practitioner perspectives, emphasizing practical solutions to complex financial law challenges. She actively engages with contemporary issues such as Lehman Brothers litigation impacts and EC Regulation modernizations. Affiliations: LSE Law School, Slaughter and May (consultant), and contributions to Oxford University Press publications. She is fluent in English and holds key expertise in financial law and insolvency.

Akua Reindorfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Employment Law
• Discrimination Law
• Human Rights Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akua Reindorf KC is a barrister at Cloisters Chambers specializing in employment, discrimination, and human rights law. She serves as a Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science Law School focusing on academic freedom and freedom of speech in higher education, while also holding appointments as a Commissioner of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Fee Paid Employment Judge. Her educational qualifications include: Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law, 1999 CPE Diploma in Law, City University, 1998 MA in Social and Political Thought, University of Sussex, 1994 (distinction) BA (Hons) in History of Art with Italian, University of Sussex, 1993 (first class) Reindorf's expertise centers on complex discrimination litigation and institutional investigations within higher education, particularly addressing tensions between equality law, academic freedom, and identity politics. Her work examines philosophical belief discrimination, sex/gender conflicts, and freedom of speech protections, often involving high-stakes university governance cases where she navigates competing rights frameworks and regulatory requirements. Her sole documented publication analyzes legislative threats to academic freedom, reflecting her consistent focus on legal frameworks governing expression in educational institutions and their intersection with equality obligations. Her professional recognition includes: Legal Business Awards Barrister of the Year 2023 Chambers UK Bar Awards Employment Junior of the Year 2022 The Lawyer Hot 100 2022 Middle Temple Diplock Scholarship 1998 Reindorf provides strategic legal counsel to universities, government bodies, and advocacy groups on sensitive investigations and precedent-setting litigation. Her advisory work shapes institutional policies on harassment, trans inclusion, and single-sex services while establishing legal boundaries through landmark cases that redefine protections for philosophical beliefs and migrant workers' rights.

Nasos Kaskaniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Taxation Law
• Revenue Law
• Commercial Law
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Nasos Kaskani is a barrister and academic at the University of Melbourne Law School, holding the position of Research Fellow (formally designated as Senior Fellow) since 2008. He practices primarily in taxation and revenue law, appearing before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, Federal Court, and Supreme Court on matters including GST, Director Penalty Notices, Payroll Tax, and Land Tax, representing both taxpayers and the Commissioner of Taxation. His research and teaching interests center on tax law and commercial litigation, with expertise spanning insolvency, defamation, insurance disputes, property law, contractual and tortious claims, directors' duties, trade practices, and environmental law. He has lectured in the Melbourne Law Masters program since 2008, teaching specialized subjects such as "Tax Effective Writing: Written Advocacy" and "Corporate Tax A" (Laws70024). Prior to his academic appointment, Kaskani practiced as a solicitor at Corrs Chambers Westgarth for over 10 years, dedicating 8 years to the Tax Group where he handled complex litigation for multinational corporations before the Federal Court and advised on ATO audits, privilege claims, and administrative law matters.

David Vuongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Tax Law
• Taxation Policy
• Legal Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Vuong is a Senior Fellow at the Melbourne Law School (Melbourne Law Masters), specializing in taxation law. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology), Juris Doctor, and Master of Laws (Taxation Law) from the University of Melbourne. With over seven years of experience, he has worked as a tax lawyer in Big 4 firms, national law firms, and as a technical research assistant to Victorian Bar barristers. His expertise spans tax advisory, disputes, and litigation, serving clients ranging from individuals to large corporations. David is a Fellow of the Tax Institute of Australia, reflecting his professional standing in taxation law. In 2025, he will teach Tax of Business and Investment Income as part of the Melbourne Law Masters program. His research and practice focus on complex tax issues, blending legal and financial strategies to resolve disputes and optimize tax structures.

Cathy Bissoonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Law
• Employment Law
• Intellectual Property
• +۳ مورد دیگر

The Honorable Cathy Bissoon serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and is a U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania. She was appointed to the federal bench in 2011, becoming the first Hispanic female, Asian American, and South Asian American female Article III judge in Pennsylvania and the U.S., respectively. Her legal career spans private practice, judicial service, and leadership in diversity initiatives. Education: JD, Harvard Law School (1993) BA (summa cum laude), Alfred University (1990) Research and Professional Focus: Judge Bissoon specializes in employment law, intellectual property, and judicial innovation. She co-founded the Q. Todd Dickinson Intellectual Property American Inn of Court and led its executive committee. Her advocacy for diversity in the legal profession includes roles as Reed Smith’s Director of Diversity and membership on Pennsylvania’s Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness. Awards and Recognition: Recipient of the Thurgood Marshall Award for diversity advocacy 2017 Linn Alliance Distinguished Service Medal for contributions to intellectual property law Listed in Best Lawyers in America , Chambers USA , and recognized as a 'Pennsylvania Super Lawyer' Community and Professional Leadership: Judge Bissoon serves on boards of the Pittsburgh Zoo, Phipps Conservatory, and the Federal Judges Association. She actively participates in The Sedona Conference’s Judicial Advisory Board and Diversity Committee, addressing complex litigation challenges. Her community engagement includes Girl Scout leadership and martial arts instruction in Tang Soo Do.

John Ioleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Insurance Law
• Corporate Law
• Environmental Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Iole is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, specializing in teaching advanced trial evidence. He practices law with a focus on insurance coverage disputes, including directors and officers (D&O) liability, aviation insurance, cyber insurance, and environmental defense cost reimbursement. He has represented major clients such as Schnitzer Steel, General Electric, and Macy's in high-stakes cases. Education: JD, University of Pittsburgh School of Law BA, University of Pittsburgh Research & Practice Focus: John’s expertise spans insurance litigation, international arbitration (e.g., oil drilling disputes in Iraqi Kurdistan), and legal ethics. He has handled complex cases involving environmental liability, property damage, and business interruption claims. Awards & Affiliations: Elected Member of The American Law Institute Former Chairman of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (1997–2003) Contributor to Pennsylvania’s first rules of evidence as part of the Supreme Court’s Ad Hoc Committee Professional Contributions: Advised on high-profile arbitrations, including Texas Keystone’s case in ICC and Motorola’s D&O dispute. His work frequently intersects corporate liability, cybersecurity, and international law.

• Fiduciary Law
• Trust Litigation
• Insurance Coverage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Little is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is affiliated with Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, where she focuses on fiduciary/trust litigation, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation. Licensed in Pennsylvania and Florida, she advises trustees on multi-generational trust administration and represents clients in complex disputes. Her practice spans over 30 years, with notable engagements in fiduciary duty cases and insurance coverage disputes. Education: BA from The Pennsylvania State University, JD from The Ohio State University. Research interests include fiduciary law, trust administration, insurance coverage strategies, and commercial litigation. She has contributed to publications addressing fiduciary exceptions, ERISA compliance, and post-pandemic legal challenges. Recent work includes advising on coverage for business interruptions due to COVID-19 and representing clients in multi-state asbestos litigation. Awards: Selected for The Best Lawyers in America (2015–2025) Inducted into the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County (2021) Advising & Grants: Advises corporate and individual trustees on fiduciary obligations and coordinates with family offices. Her litigation experience includes over 400 asbestos-related cases and national counsel roles for medical device manufacturers. She currently serves on Dentons’ Florida team for insurance disputes and is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Judiciary Committee. Labs/Teams: Part of Dentons’ cross-jurisdictional litigation teams, including the Family Office/High Net Worth Sector liaison role.

Steven Seelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Estate Planning
• Trust and Estate Litigation
• Tax Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Seel is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and currently serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist at Huntington National Bank. He specializes in estate planning for high net worth individuals and families, business succession planning, and litigation involving trusts and estates. His practice encompasses corporate, real estate, and business transactional matters, alongside representing beneficiaries and fiduciaries in probate and tax-related litigation. Education: J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law B.A., University of Pittsburgh Research interests focus on minimizing tax consequences in wealth transfer, estate administration disputes, and strategic planning for family enterprises. His work intersects legal, financial, and business advisory roles to address complex client needs. Outside of professional duties, Seel is an accomplished musician and audio engineer, performing and producing in Pittsburgh.

Irene Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Labor Law
• Employment Law
• Discrimination Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irene Thomas is an Adjunct Professor of Labor and Employment Arbitration Law at Fordham University School of Law, combining academic teaching with a prominent legal career in labor and employment litigation. She specializes in areas such as religious discrimination, wage and hour law, and employment disputes, with extensive experience in federal and state courts and administrative agencies like the EEOC and NLRB. Her professional journey spans roles as a labor organizer, union president, and General Counsel for the National Union of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America. She founded Thomas & Associates and later the House of Labor and Employment Law, emphasizing advocacy for workers' rights and resolving complex legal cases. Notably, she secured a landmark religious discrimination victory against the City of New York, upheld by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Thomas also contributed to legal education by teaching at Fordham Law and serving as a Mediator in the EEOC's Pilot Mediation Program in Philadelphia. Her work bridges legal practice, arbitration, and academic instruction, focusing on systemic labor issues and civil rights.

Magne Strandbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Procedure
• Evidence Law
• Tort Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Magne Strandberg is a Professor of Law at the University of Bergen’s Faculty of Law, specializing in civil procedure, evidence law, and legal theory. His work emphasizes European legal harmonization, particularly through the ELI/UNIDROIT Model Rules, and explores cross-jurisdictional issues in evidence accessibility, third-party litigation funding, and appellate system reform. Strandberg is affiliated with multiple research groups including Legal Theory, Tort Law & Insurance Law, and Civil Procedure & Conflict Resolution. Key Research Focus: Evidence standards, comparative civil procedure, EU legal influence on Norwegian law, and judicial reform. Recent Contributions: 2025 analysis of European model evidence rules, 2023 Supreme Court case on class actions, and 2022 critique of appellate system accessibility. His publications span over two decades, addressing topics from down’s syndrome medical liability cases to digital revolution impacts on evidence law. Strandberg frequently lectures at international forums, including Uppsala University and the Swedish Network for European Studies. Research Groups: Research Group for Legal Theory Research Group for Tort Law and Insurance Law Research Group for Property Law Research Group for Civil Procedure and Conflict Resolution Grants & Funding: Supported by the Research Council of Norway (Project ID 342006) for work on evidence requirements across tribunals.

Ergun Onozمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Competitive Dynamics
• Multimarket Competition
• Global Strategies of MNEs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ergun Onoz is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen, specializing in International Business and Strategic Management . His research focuses on competitive dynamics, multimarket competition, global strategies of multinational enterprises (MNEs), and intellectual property rights. Previously, he held an Assistant Professor position at Ozyegin University (Turkey, 2020–2024). Education: PhD in Management, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2015–2019) Master’s in Management, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (2015–2016) Bachelor’s in Business, University of Wolverhampton (2006–2009) Research Interests: Dr. Onoz examines how institutional environments and multimarket interactions shape competitive strategies of firms, particularly in global industries like mobile technology. His work highlights patent litigation risks, observability of rival actions, and the role of national institutions in shaping market behaviors. Publications: His recent work explores patent litigation strategies, multinational market entry decisions, and the influence of institutional quality on global competition. Key contributions include analyses of the mobile phone industry, where he dissects how firms navigate legal and competitive landscapes across borders. Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants listed in the text. He has supervised no listed advisees, and no lab affiliations or future projects are detailed in the provided materials.

Karrigan Börkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Law
• Natural Resources
• Administrative Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Karrigan Börk is a Professor of Law at the UC Davis School of Law and Director of the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. He holds a PhD in Ecology (UC Davis, 2011) and JD from Stanford Law School. His expertise spans environmental law, natural resources law, administrative law, and ecological restoration ethics. He previously clerked for federal judges including Tenth Circuit Chief Judge Mary Briscoe. Education: PhD in Ecology (Conservation Biology), UC Davis (2011) JD, Stanford Law School (2009) BA in Environmental Policy & BS in Biology, University of Kansas (2002) His research explores legal frameworks for biodiversity management, invasive species governance, and water law. Notable work includes defining California's Fish & Game Code §5937 and developing salmon hatchery management plans. Current projects focus on local governance in ecosystem management and legal-ethical dimensions of ecological restoration. Awards: Shapiro Family Award (2011) Truman Scholar (2001) Switzer Fellow (2010) He leads the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences, a multidisciplinary research hub addressing complex water and ecosystem challenges. His field courses integrate law and environmental science through hands-on learning. Recent publications analyze biodiversity policies across nations and examine constitutional rights to fish in California.