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Mark J. Loewensteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Business Law
• Corporate Governance
• Securities Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark J. Loewenstein is the Monfort Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Colorado Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 1979. He teaches courses in Business Associations, Securities Law, and Contracts, and has established himself as a leading scholar in business law. Professor Loewenstein previously practiced business law at a Chicago law firm before joining academia and has maintained strong connections with the legal profession throughout his career. Professor Loewenstein's educational background includes: JD from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana BA from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Professor Loewenstein's research focuses on business associations, agency law, and securities law, with particular expertise in corporate governance. His scholarly work examines the legal structures of business organizations, fiduciary duties in unincorporated entities, and the evolving landscape of corporate law. He has made significant contributions to understanding LLC governance, veil piercing doctrines, and the application of good faith principles in business contexts. His comparative work on stakeholder protection in Germany and Japan demonstrates his international perspective on corporate governance issues. Analysis of Professor Loewenstein's publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of business organization law and corporate governance. His work spans theoretical examinations of agency principles, practical analyses of LLC structures, and historical perspectives on corporate law developments. A notable trend in his scholarship is the examination of how traditional corporate law concepts apply to newer business forms, particularly limited liability companies. His publications also demonstrate a strong interest in the balance between state and federal regulation of business entities. Professor Loewenstein has received significant professional recognition: Monfort Professor of Commercial Law (endowed chair) Fulbright Scholar at Hokkaido University, Japan (1990-91) Visiting Professor at University of Michigan Law School (1999) Throughout his career, Professor Loewenstein has demonstrated exceptional service to both the University of Colorado Law School and the broader legal community. He served as associate dean for academic affairs for nine years and associate dean for research for four years. He was a member of Colorado's Securities Board from 1995 to 2000 and contributed to the drafting of the 1994 Colorado Business Corporation Act. As a delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (1999-2005) and active member of the ABA's business law committee, he has influenced business law development at the national level. His service extends to editorial roles for legal publications and frequent presentations at professional conferences. Professor Loewenstein maintains strong connections with the legal practice community through his ongoing service on the Colorado Bar Association's Corporate Law Revision Committee and his contributions to continuing legal education programs. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical legal application, making him a valued resource for both students and practitioners.

Yuliya Chernykhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contract Law
• International Investment Law
• Sports Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yuliya Chernykh is a Full Professor of Law at Inland Norway University and an Associate Professor II at the University of Oslo. She specializes in legal text interpretation (contracts and treaties), national-international law intersections, and fields like contract law, sports law, and comparative law. Her research focuses on arbitration practices in international law contexts. She holds qualifications as a Chartered Arbitrator (2013) and CEDR-accredited Mediator (2024). Chernykh leads the Legal Development research group and contributes to projects such as the COPIID initiative on investment dispute compliance. She has published widely, including her monograph Contract Interpretation in Investment Treaty Arbitration (2022, Open Access). Her work spans journals like European Journal of International Law and books with Oxford University Press and Brill. Education: PhD in International Investment Law and Arbitration (University of Oslo) LLM in International Commercial Arbitration (Stockholm University) LLB (National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy) Postgraduate Diploma in International Trade Law (University of Turin) Research & Awards: Monograph: Contract Interpretation in Investment Treaty Arbitration (Brill, 2022) Key contributions to ISDS Academic Forum reports and international arbitration studies Recipient of Chartered Arbitrator and CEDR Mediation certifications Grants & Collaborations: COPIID project funded by Norway’s Research Council International Law Association Committee on ADR in International Law Advising: Supervises master’s and doctoral students in international law, comparative law, and dispute resolution.

• Contract Law
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam B. Badawi is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of law, finance, and corporate governance. His scholarly work has established him as a leading expert in contract law, M&A transactions, securities litigation, and ESG compliance. Professor Badawi's research interests span multiple dimensions of corporate law and legal theory. His work on contractual complexity, particularly in debt agreements and M&A transactions, has provided significant insights into how legal drafting affects economic outcomes. He has extensively examined the business judgment rule, board authority, and the role of courts in corporate governance. More recently, his research has expanded into ESG-related topics, analyzing how environmental, social, and governance considerations intersect with traditional corporate law frameworks. His methodological approach often combines legal analysis with empirical techniques, including text analysis of legal documents and event studies of litigation outcomes. Professor Badawi's scholarly output demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple domains of corporate law. His early work focused on foundational aspects of contract theory and interpretation, while his more recent publications reflect growing interest in ESG metrics, executive compensation structures tied to sustainability goals, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The trajectory of his research shows a progression from theoretical legal analysis toward increasingly empirical and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge law with finance and data science. Professor Badawi has collaborated with numerous scholars across different institutions, including Duke University, Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work and its relevance to multiple academic communities.

• Legal Education
• Real Estate Law
• Banking Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert W. Brown serves as President, CEO, and COO of the University of West Los Angeles (UWLA), leading its School of Law and School of Business. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles (1974) and a Juris Doctor from UCLA (1977). A licensed attorney since 1977, he has 43 years of expertise in real estate and banking law, advising Fortune 100 institutions on transactions exceeding $10 billion. His career spans roles as General Counsel at Sears Savings Bank, Vice President at City National Bank, and arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He has handled major transactions, including a $2.2 billion sale of Sears Savings Bank assets and the transition of Security Pacific National Bank’s real estate portfolio to Bank of America. Brown also serves as a Probate Referee in Orange County and contributes to CEB publications on commercial leasing. Brown’s leadership at UWLA has driven its growth into one of the largest State Bar-accredited law schools, expanding into international partnerships with institutions in China, India, Mexico, and Africa. He is a frequent lecturer on real estate and banking, and his accolades include multiple Hall of Fame inductions.

Edward R. Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Finance
• Contract Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward R. Morrison is the Charles Evans Gerber Professor of Law at Columbia University's Columbia Law School, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 2003. His academic rank is Professor, specializing in corporate finance, bankruptcy law, and law and economics. He holds a Ph.D. in economics (University of Chicago, 2003), J.D. (University of Chicago Law School, 2000), M.A. in economics (University of Chicago, 1997), and B.S. (University of Utah, 1994). Morrison’s research focuses on corporate reorganization, consumer bankruptcy, and systemic market risk regulation. Notable work includes studies on racial disparities in Chapter 13 filings, valuation disputes in bankruptcies, and the link between financial distress and mortality. He co-edits the Journal of Legal Studies and directs Columbia’s Executive LL.M. Program. His teaching portfolio includes Contracts, Bankruptcy Law, and Corporate Finance. He co-directs the Richard Paul Richman Center for Business, Law, and Public Policy. Awards include the Willis L.M. Reese Prize (2018) for teaching excellence and the John Wesley Steen Law Review Writing Prize (2012). Morrison’s work is supported by the National Science Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts. He previously served as Paul H. and Theo Leffmann Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Chicago (2013–2014) and has held roles on the Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules and as associate editor of the American Law & Economics Review .

Özlem Gürsesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insurance Law
• Reinsurance Law
• Marine Insurance Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Özlem Gürses is Professor of Commercial Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London. She previously taught at Norwich and Southampton Law Schools and holds law degrees from the University of Istanbul, an LLM in Maritime Law (with distinction) from the University of Southampton, and a PhD in Law from the same institution. She is a leading scholar in insurance and reinsurance law, with a focus on marine, compulsory, and emerging risk insurance. Her research interests include: Insurance and reinsurance law Marine and non-marine insurance Compulsory motor vehicle insurance Insurance of offshore installations and commercial risks Artificial intelligence in insurance contracts Her recent publications analyze business interruption insurance during the pandemic, public-private partnerships in reinsurance, subrogation immunity, and the legal treatment of emerging risks. She is the sole author of key texts such as The Law of Compulsory Motor Vehicle Insurance (2019), Marine Insurance Law (3rd ed, 2023), and Reinsuring Clauses (2nd ed, 2025), and has edited major reference works including the Edward Elgar Research Handbook on Marine Insurance Law (2024). She is actively involved in the legal academic community: Member of the Presidential Council, International Insurance Law Association (AIDA) Chair, Reinsurance Working Party of AIDA Vice-Chair, British Insurance Law Association Committee Professor Gürses teaches insurance law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and currently supervises four PhD students. She also lectures internationally in Germany, Singapore, China, Greece, and Italy. She has organized academic conferences and participates in research on the intersection of law, technology, and sustainability.

Bruce A. Markellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy Law
• Commercial Law
• Secured Transactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruce A. Markell is a Professor of Bankruptcy Law and Practice and Edward Avery Harriman Lecturer in Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Formerly a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge and academic at Florida State, Indiana, and Harvard, he specializes in bankruptcy, commercial law, and cross-border insolvency. He consults for the IMF on insolvency issues and drafted Kosovo’s bankruptcy law. Education: BA, Pitzer College JD, University of California, Davis Markell’s research focuses on bankruptcy equity, fraudulent transfers, and comparative bankruptcy systems. His work bridges judicial practice, legislative reform, and international cooperation, emphasizing practical applications in corporate reorganization and small business insolvency. Recent publications analyze fraudulent transfer laws, cross-border Chapter 15 recognition, and equitable mootness. He contributes to Collier on Bankruptcy and co-authors casebooks on contracts and secured transactions. Scientific Awards: 2022 Lawrence P. King Award (Commercial Law League of America) Markell co-founded the NITA-trained faculty for the Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Institute and serves on the editorial advisory board of Collier on Bankruptcy . His IMF consultancy spans missions to Ireland, Kosovo, and Greece, influencing global insolvency frameworks.

Elisabeth de Fontenayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets Regulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elisabeth de Fontenay serves as the Karl W. Leo Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, where she researches corporate law and finance with emphasis on less-regulated financial markets. Her work examines the decline of public companies, rise of private capital, and private equity's role in debt markets and corporate governance. She has testified before Congress and presented at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Education: B.A. in Economics, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, Princeton University (two-time All-American rugby player) J.D., magna cum laude, Harvard Law School Professor de Fontenay's research bridges corporate law, finance, and regulatory frameworks, focusing on market behavior in unregulated spaces. Her scholarship analyzes contractual complexity in debt agreements, value creation by transactional lawyers, and the public/private market equilibrium. She employs interdisciplinary methods combining legal doctrine with financial market analysis to address evolving regulatory challenges. Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on private market dynamics, debt market regulation, and governance structures in non-public entities. Key trends include examining regulatory arbitrage between public and private markets, contractual innovations in private equity, and judicial responses to complex debt disputes. Her work increasingly addresses systemic implications of declining public listings and the expansion of private capital. Professional Affiliations: Member, American Law Institute (ALI) Associate Reporter, ALI’s Restatement of the Law of Corporate Governance Research Member, European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) Board of Directors, American Law and Economics Association Prior to academia, Professor de Fontenay practiced corporate law at Ropes & Gray specializing in mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, and private investment funds. She maintains active engagement with policymakers through congressional testimony and SEC presentations, translating academic research into practical regulatory insights while teaching courses including Business Associations, Corporate Finance, and Private Equity and Hedge Funds.

• Public International Law
• International Trade and Investment Law
• International Arbitration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Martins Paparinskis is a Professor of Public International Law at University College London (UCL) Faculty of Laws since 2013. He holds multiple international roles, including membership in the UN International Law Commission (2023–present), where he serves as Chair (2025) and previously as Chairperson of the Drafting Committee (2023) and First Vice-Chair (2024). He is also a Senior Global Fellow at the National University of Singapore Centre for International Law and has held visiting positions at the National University of Singapore and University of Bologna. His expertise spans international dispute settlement, investment law, human rights, environmental law, and law of the sea. He earned his LL.B. from the University of Latvia, followed by M.Jur. (Distinction, Clifford Chance Prize), M.Phil (Distinction), and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. PhD Scientific Board Member, University of Milan-Bicocca Doctoral College Member of the Professorial Council, University of Latvia Faculty of Law Editor-in-Chief of CIL Dialogues Research interests include international arbitration, investment law, environmental law, and human rights. His recent work addresses ISDS reforms, state responsibility, and pandemic-related legal challenges. He has contributed to over 50 articles and book chapters, including landmark publications on treaty interpretation and investor-state dispute mechanisms. Prof. Paparinskis has received the UCL Laws Excellence Award for Teaching (2016) and was nominated for Student Choice Awards (2023, 2024). He advises international bodies like the EU Fundamental Rights Agency and UNECE Water Convention Implementation Committee, and frequently participates in high-level judicial proceedings at ITLOS and the International Court of Justice. He leads editorial roles across 8 international journals, including the Journal of International Economic Law and Journal of World Investment and Trade. His advocacy focuses on harmonizing international investment law with human rights and environmental sustainability, particularly through SDGs 8 (Economic Growth) and 16 (Peace and Justice).

David Hoffmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contract Law
• Interdisciplinary Legal Studies
• Form Contracts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Hoffman is the William A. Schnader Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. His research focuses on contract law, combining interdisciplinary approaches with empirical evidence. He previously taught at Temple Law School (2005–2017) and practiced at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. Hoffman holds a JD from Harvard Law School and a BA in Archaeology and History from Yale University. Education: JD, Harvard Law School BA in Archaeology and History, Yale University Research Interests: Hoffman explores form contracts, blockchain transactions, AI applications in legal interpretation, and the societal impacts of contractual practices. His work on residential leases led to the Philadelphia Fair Lease Project with students. Recent projects include analyzing non-disclosure clauses and the effects of evictions linked to court delays. Key Contributions: Model lease development for Philadelphia Studies on form contracts' societal costs Analysis of arbitration clauses in consumer agreements Blockchain transactional frameworks Awards: Harvey Levin Teaching Award (2018) Temple Law Outstanding Professor Award (2013) Advising & Grants: Advised on NFL concussion litigation (MDL-2323) and National Opioid Settlements. Collaborates frequently with students on empirical legal projects. Active in public commentary on contract law via media and Twitter. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research teams at Penn Carey Law, focusing on contract law reform and technology integration.

DENNIS HIEمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Company Law
• Hong Kong Commercial Law
• PRC Commercial Law
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dennis Hie (許學峰教授) is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law , The Chinese University of Hong Kong. A solicitor admitted in Hong Kong and England & Wales, he specializes in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and China-related commercial matters. Education: LLB, City University of Hong Kong PCLL, City University of Hong Kong LLM, The University of Hong Kong His research focuses on Company Law , Hong Kong and PRC Commercial Law , and Cross-border Legal Conflicts . Recent publications address corporate governance, partnership law, and contractual frameworks in Hong Kong and China contexts.

• European Contract Law
• Comparative Law
• Private Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ewoud H. Hondius and Hans Christoph Grigoleit are leading professors in European contract law and private law harmonization. Ewoud H. Hondius is affiliated with Utrecht University - Faculty of Law and Molengraaff Institute for Private Law , while Hans Christoph Grigoleit is based at Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich - Faculty of Law . Their collaborative work focuses on equitable adjustment in contracts under changing circumstances and the convergence of European legal doctrines.

David B. Lourieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Securities Regulation
• Corporate Compliance
• Private Equity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David B. Lourie is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and previously served as a Visiting Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Law. His expertise spans Securities Regulation, Corporate Compliance, Private Equity, ESG, Contracts, and Commercial Law. He holds a J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and a B.A. in History (cum laude, Departmental Honors) from Northwestern University. His research and teaching focus on critical intersections of law and financial regulation, particularly the role of Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and SEC rulemaking. He has contributed to scholarly discussions on global regulatory approaches to organizational culture and compliance policy design. His recent work critiques the SEC’s liability frameworks for CCOs, emphasizing systemic failures and potential reforms. He also explores transactional drafting skills and pedagogical strategies in legal education. Professor Lourie has presented widely on compliance and regulatory topics, including panels at Fordham University School of Law, the Law & Society Conference, and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). His professional experience includes serving as a federal judicial law clerk, a Chief Compliance Officer for a private equity firm, and advising investment advisers on SEC examinations and risk assessments.

William H. Henningمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Business Law
• Commercial Law
• Legal Reform
• +۷ مورد دیگر

William H. Henning is an Executive Professor of Law at Texas A&M University School of Law , with expertise in Business Law, Commercial Law , and the Uniform Commercial Code , particularly focusing on Articles 2 (Sales), 2A (Leases), and 9 (Secured Transactions). He actively engages in law reform projects and can be contacted at bhenning@law.tamu.edu . Key research areas: Legal Reform, Secured Transactions, Contract Law, and Federalism His scholarly work spans topics like international treaty implementation, electronic lien filing systems, and legislative drafting. Recent publications emphasize harmonizing federal and state laws, improving commercial law frameworks, and addressing equity in contract rights. Notable awards include: Life Member, Uniform Law Commission , Spurgeon Smithson Award , Lloyd E. Roberts Memorial Prize , and Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence

Su-Hua Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intellectual Property
• Intellectual Property Protection for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
• Competition Law
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Su-Hua Lee is a Professor of Law at National Taiwan University (NTU) and an affiliate professor in the School of Pharmacy. She has served as a full-time faculty member at NTU since 2016, following academic positions at National Tsing Hua University and National Taipei University. Her expertise spans intellectual property law with specialized focus on pharmaceutical and biotechnology applications, competition law, and civil law. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Laws from National Taipei University Master of Laws (Magister iuris comparativi, M. iur. Comp.) from Rheinischen Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn Doctor of Laws (PhD) from National Taiwan University in 2006 Professor Lee's research examines the complex interplay between intellectual property frameworks and specialized industries, particularly pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. She has conducted extensive comparative analysis of German and Taiwanese legal systems, informed by her time as a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich (2005-2007). Her scholarship addresses critical issues including patent linkage systems, infringement damages calculation, trade secret protection, and the application of competition law to digital platforms. She frequently bridges theoretical legal concepts with practical policy implications, making her work highly relevant to legislative and regulatory development. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Examination of IP challenges in digital environments (internet marketing, social media trademarks), 2) Pharmaceutical regulation issues (patent linkage, term extension, public health crises), and 3) Economic dimensions of IP enforcement (damages calculation, multi-sided platform economics). Her work consistently incorporates comparative perspectives, particularly from German legal frameworks, while addressing Taiwan-specific legal and policy contexts. Professor Lee leads a research team that has been instrumental in drafting Taiwan's drug approval-patent linkage legislation since 2015. She serves on governmental expert committees related to intellectual property and pharmaceutical affairs and participates in regional academic networks focused on Asian intellectual property law development. Her research has been supported by multiple grants from Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Intellectual Property Court, and Fair Trade Commission. Her scholarly contributions span numerous law journals in Taiwan and internationally, with publications covering patent law, trademark enforcement, trade secrets, and the intersection of intellectual property with competition policy. She has also contributed chapters to several edited volumes on intellectual property systems in Asia and comparative approaches to patent enforcement.