جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Oscar Couwenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Governance
• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Finance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Oscar Couwenberg is Professor of Corporate Governance at the University of Groningen, with cross-appointments in the Faculty of Spatial Sciences and Campus Fryslân. His expertise spans corporate finance, bankruptcy law, and governance frameworks. Education includes advanced degrees in Economics and Business Administration. Professional background includes service as Dean of the Faculty of Spatial Sciences (2015-2020), Professor of Law and Economics (2006-2020), and current membership in the Executive Board of NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. Research Focus: Professor Couwenberg's work examines bankruptcy law efficiency, corporate restructuring mechanisms, and governance in financial distress. Current projects analyze monitoring systems to prevent opportunism in corporate reorganizations and comparative studies of pre-insolvency frameworks. Recent publications demonstrate: 1) Empirical analysis of corporate bankruptcy outcomes across jurisdictions, 2) Economic approaches to liability frameworks for environmental damages, and 3) Governance challenges in peripheral regions. Methodologically integrates legal analysis with economic modeling. His research has influenced bankruptcy law reforms and corporate governance practices. Professional service includes membership on supervisory boards and advisory roles for governmental bodies on insolvency law modernization. Teaches corporate finance and governance courses at graduate level.

Andrew B Dawsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy Law
• Municipal Insolvency
• Labor Law in Bankruptcy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew B. Dawson is a Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Miami School of Law, holding the endowed position of Judge A. Jay Cristol Professor of Bankruptcy Law. His work focuses on bankruptcy law, municipal insolvency, and the intersection of labor rights with financial distress. He leads academic affairs at the law school while maintaining a research agenda addressing federalism in municipal bankruptcy, cross-border insolvency frameworks, and labor participation in corporate reorganizations. Professor Dawson’s research explores critical issues such as state vs. federal authority in debt adjustment, alternatives to bankruptcy for small businesses, and the role of unions in safeguarding worker interests during corporate restructuring. His scholarship has appeared in leading law reviews, including the Cardozo Law Review , Chicago-Kent Law Review , and Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy . His publications analyze topics like unfair discrimination in municipal bankruptcy, the dynamics of labor activism in Chapter 11 cases, and cross-border insolvency coordination. He co-authored the textbook Bankruptcy Overview: Issues, Law and Policy and edited Best of ABI 2016: The Year in Business Bankruptcy . As Vice Dean, Dawson oversees academic programs, faculty development, and curricular innovation at the law school. His leadership positions reflect his dual commitment to advancing legal education and shaping bankruptcy policy through scholarly contributions.

• Civil Procedure
• Industrial Property Law
• Civil Court Jurisdiction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arkadiusz Sadza is a Lecturer at the Department of Civil Procedure and International Commercial Law within the Faculty of Law and Administration at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. He holds a doctoral degree in legal sciences (civil procedure specialization) and has received multiple awards for academic and teaching excellence, including the Minister of Science and Higher Education's Second Prize (2019) and the "Homo Didacticus" diploma (2022). Education: Doctorate (2019) and Master's (2011) in Law from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Professional Roles: Judge trainee (2015-2017), Judicial Assistant (2017-2021), and Judge at Regional Court Lublin-Zachód Research Focus: Civil procedure law, industrial property rights, and civil court jurisdiction His scientific publications (21 total) focus on execution law, civil procedure reforms, and intellectual property litigation. Key works include the monograph "Wpływ decyzji Urzędu Patentowego RP na postępowanie cywilne..." (2021) and numerous legal commentaries in journals like Polski Proces Cywilny and Przegląd Prawa Egzekucyjnego . Recent presentations address topics such as electronic property auctions, procedural amendments, and cross-border judicial cooperation. Awards & Recognition: Minister of Science Prize for IP research (2019) University Individual Award (2021) Dual "Homo Didacticus" diplomas for teaching (2022)

• Civil Procedural Law
• Computerization of Justice System
• Medical Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kinga Flaga-Gieruszyńska is a Professor of Law and Vice-Rector for Organization at the University of Szczecin. She holds dual affiliations with the Faculty of Law and Administration’s Department of Civil Procedure and previously led the Department of Medical Law. Her research focuses on civil procedural law, digitalization of justice systems, medical law, and bankruptcy law. She has held leadership roles including heading the Research Team on Civil Procedural Law and Computerization of Justice, serving on the Scientific Council of the Institute of Legal Sciences, and acting as Vice-Rector since 2020. Prof. Flaga-Gieruszyńska earned her PhD in 2001 and habilitation in 2012, becoming a full professor in 2013. She actively practices law as a legal counsel and arbitrator, including roles at the Permanent Consumer Arbitration Court and the Court of Arbitration of Western Pomerania. Her work bridges academic research with practical legal systems, emphasizing procedural fairness, digital transformation of legal processes, and protection of vulnerable groups’ rights. Her scholarship spans over 50 publications on topics like civil procedure modernization, enforcement proceedings, medical ethics, and access to justice. She contributes to policy development through roles in national legal councils and initiatives promoting e-justice systems. Current projects include analyzing ADR/ODR mechanisms and digital exclusion impacts in civil litigation.

Andreas Piekenbrockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Banking Law
• Insolvency Law
• Civil Procedure Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dr. Andreas Piekenbrock is a leading German legal scholar specializing in civil law, insolvency law, and banking law. Since 2009, he has held the Chair of Civil Law and Insolvency Law at Heidelberg University’s Faculty of Law, where he also served as dean of studies (2010–2014) and director of the Center for Lawyer-Oriented Legal Education. His research bridges doctrinal analysis and comparative law, with a strong focus on European harmonization of private law. Education: Doctorate (Dr. iur.), University of Freiburg, 1996 Habilitation, University of Freiburg, 2005 Research Focus: Professor Piekenbrock’s work centers on three inter-related domains: Banking Law: consumer protection, standard terms, payment services, and fee litigation. Insolvency Law: cross-border proceedings, restructuring mechanisms, consumer over-indebtedness, and comparative insolvency regimes. Civil Procedure: evidence, limitation periods, and interface with European procedural instruments. He regularly addresses how European legislation reshapes German private law and contributes to commentaries and legislative reform debates. Publications & Impact: His monographs include the seminal comparative study Time Limitation, Statute of Limitations, Concealment and Forfeiture (2006) and the practitioner-oriented ZPO-Examinatorium (with Florian Kienle). His more than 200 essays and case notes illuminate evolving jurisprudence of the Bundesgerichtshof, the European Court of Justice, and comparative courts. Recurring themes are the judicial control of banking fees, the architecture of the European Insolvency Regulation, and the constitutional dimensions of procedural guarantees. Scientific Awards & Honors: While no specific prizes are mentioned, his editorship of leading commentaries, co-editorship of the Festschrift für Rolf Stürner , and invitations to contribute to authoritative handbooks attest to high scholarly recognition. Doctoral Supervision & Grants: Under his supervision, 28 doctoral theses have been completed, covering topics such as consumer insolvency, cross-border restructuring, and civil-procedure evidence. He directs an active research team including post-docs and research assistants, supported by third-party funding for projects on European insolvency law and legal-clinic methodology. Labs & Teams: The Chair operates within the Institute for Civil Law, Labor Law and Insolvency Law, maintaining close collaboration with the university’s Center for Lawyer-Oriented Legal Education and participating in the transnational research network on European private law.

John M. Janigaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Federal Income Taxation
• Federal Transfer Taxation
• Estate Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John M. Janiga is a Professor of Accounting and Business Law at Loyola University Chicago's Quinlan School of Business. With 39 years of full-time teaching experience, he specializes in federal tax law, estate planning, and transfer taxation. His consulting practice focuses on taxation compliance and planning. He holds an LLM in Taxation (DePaul University), JD (Loyola University Chicago), MBA (Finance), and BBA (Public Accounting), all from Loyola University Chicago. Research Interests: Janiga’s work centers on federal income taxation , transfer taxation , and estate planning strategies . His publications explore legal and tax implications of trusts, entity selection for wealth transfer, and regulatory changes impacting valuation discounts. Recent articles analyze creditor protection trusts, proposed IRS regulations, and tax optimization strategies. Publications Trends: His 40+ articles in journals like Journal of Passthrough Entities , Trusts & Estates , and Pepperdine Law Review reflect a focus on bridging legal and tax challenges in family wealth management. He emphasizes practical guidance for professionals navigating complex tax laws. Awards: 2022 Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, Princeton Review's 'Best 300 Professors' (2012), and multiple teaching accolades from Loyola. Professional Affiliations: Illinois CPA Society (honorary lifetime), American Bar Association, American Taxation Association, and Chicago Bar Association. Courses Taught: Taxation of Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, and Estate Planning. Professional Experience: 曾任职于普华永道和芝加哥制造商的财务分析师，目前为Spagnolo & Hoeksema律师事务所的顾问。

• Civil Law
• Corporate Law
• Capital Market Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Lars Klöhn is a full-time Professor of Civil Law and Commercial Law at Humboldt University of Berlin's Faculty of Law since 2016. He previously held professorships at the Universities of Bremen, Bonn, Hamburg, and Munich. His research focuses on corporate law, capital markets, banking law, and interdisciplinary law & economics studies. Klöhn earned his doctorate and habilitation under Prof. Spindler in Göttingen, following studies in Göttingen and Cambridge, MA (LL.M. from Harvard). Key research areas include corporate governance, securities regulation, judicial decision-making, and financial market integrity. He co-edits the Zeitschrift für Bankrecht und Bankwirtschaft and serves on the editorial board of Zeitschrift für Investmentgesetzlichkeit . Notable publications address insider trading, ad hoc disclosure obligations, climate lobbying reporting, and regulatory frameworks for crowdfunding and cryptocurrencies. Prof. Klöhn's recent work explores legal-economic intersections in corporate accountability (e.g., issuer liability for non-disclosure) and insolvency reforms. He advises on EU market regulations and frequently collaborates with institutions like BaFin. His team includes researchers like Dr. Julian Franke (insolvency law) and Dr. Jannik Adam (financial regulation).

• Civil Procedural Law
• Private International Law
• Arbitration
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Nadja Erk serves as Associate Professor of Swiss Civil Procedure Law at the University of St. Gallen's Law School since 2025, following her habilitation in 2022-2022 and venia legendi in 2023. Her academic career at HSG progressed from Lecturer (2018-2024) to her current associate professorship, while maintaining active legal practice at ADROIT Anwälte in Zurich since 2016. Her educational background includes: Matura Typus B, Kantonsschule Wattwil (1996-2000) Juris Master (M.A. HSG in Law), University of St. Gallen (2001-2006) Attorney's license, Canton of St. Gallen (2006-2007) LL.M. in Corporate and Commercial Law, LSE (2007-2008) PhD, University of St. Gallen (2011-2013) Habilitation, University of St. Gallen (2018-2022) Professor Erk's research focuses on civil procedural law, private international law, and arbitration, with particular expertise in Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) interpretation, lis pendens doctrine, and conciliation procedures. Her scholarly work consistently examines the intersection of domestic procedural frameworks with international dispute resolution mechanisms, emphasizing practical applications in commercial litigation and arbitration. Recent publications demonstrate increasing engagement with family law procedural aspects and commercial court jurisdiction. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational courses in Swiss Civil Procedure Law (ZPO), Advanced Civil Procedure Law, and International Private and Civil Procedure Law, where she supervises Bachelor's and Master's theses across civil procedure, arbitration, private international law, and commercial law domains. Professor Erk maintains an active professional practice while directing a research team comprising multiple assistants, regularly presenting at judicial continuing education conferences including the Swiss Conference on Civil Procedure Law and specialized forums for family law judges.

Urs Lendermannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• European and constitutional law
• Banking law and economic law
• Securities law and markets in financial instruments law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Urs Lendermann is a distinguished legal scholar specializing in European Banking and Commercial Law at the Deutsche Bundesbank University of Applied Sciences since 2014. He also serves as Head of the Module "Financial, Regulatory and Legal Environment" for the Diploma of Advanced Studies in Banking at the University of Zurich. Previously, he worked as a Senior Specialist at the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) from 2010-2013, focusing on solvency and capital requirements for banks. Doctorate in Law (PhD) from the University of Zurich (2012) Second State Examination in Law (Bar Exam) at the Higher Regional Court in Coblenz (2006) First State Examination in Law at the Higher Regional Court in Cologne (2004) Law Studies at the Universities of Münster, Lausanne and Cologne Trained as a Bank Clerk, First rank in 1999, Honors from the Chambers of Industry and Commerce in North Rhine-Westphalia Professor Lendermann's research focuses on critical challenges in financial regulation, particularly the "too-big-to-fail" problem in the financial sector, regulating systemically important banks, bank insolvency legislation, recovery and resolution planning, hybrid capital instruments, and the legitimacy of "soft law" used by international standard setters. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical regulatory implementation challenges. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on banking regulation evolution, with recent emphasis shifting toward emerging challenges including sustainable finance (evidenced by his 2023 work on "greenium" in German green securities), digital finance regulation, and the theoretical underpinnings of bank resolution mechanisms. His 2025 article "Automated bail-in: eliminating regulatory restraints" represents the cutting edge of his current research on improving bank resolution frameworks. As a scientific advisor to the International Association of Deposit Insurers (IADI) and the European Parliament, Professor Lendermann actively contributes to shaping international financial regulatory frameworks. He regularly lectures at prestigious institutions including the University of Zurich, Frankfurt School of Finance, and various central bank training programs worldwide, demonstrating his influence across academic, regulatory, and practitioner communities. His professional activities extend to significant editorial contributions, including co-editing the Commentary on the German Investment Firms Act (WpIG) and contributing to major commentaries on the German Banking Act (KWG) and Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR). These works represent authoritative references in German financial regulatory practice.

Abbye Atkinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy Law
• Consumer Law and Protection
• Social Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abbye Atkinson is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law and Co-Faculty Director of the Center for Law and Economic Justice. Her expertise spans bankruptcy, consumer law, and their impacts on marginalized communities. She holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from UC Berkeley. Education: B.A., University of California, Berkeley J.D., Harvard Law School Her research examines how debtor-creditor laws affect disadvantaged groups, with publications in top-tier journals including the Harvard Law Review, California Law Review, Duke Law Journal, and Columbia Law Review. She has testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Teaching focuses on Contracts, Poverty Law, Debt Discrimination, and Consumer Law workshops. Prior roles include Thomas C. Grey Fellow at Stanford Law, Reginald F. Lewis Fellow at Harvard, and clerkships at the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and Northern District of California. Awards: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scholar Award (202X) Led initiatives at the Center for Law and Economic Justice, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to economic justice issues.

Keith A. Rowleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Commercial Law
• Contracts
• Debtor-Creditor Law
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Keith A. Rowley is the William S. Boyd Professor of Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He previously taught at Mississippi College School of Law and Emory University School of Law and served as the Charles E. Tweedy, Jr. Visiting Chairholder at the University of Alabama School of Law during the 2007–08 academic year. His academic expertise spans commercial law, contracts, debtor-creditor law, economics and the law, and law and popular culture. B.A., Baylor University M.P.P., Harvard University J.D., University of Texas School of Law Professor Rowley's research focuses on commercial and contract law, with significant contributions to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), secured transactions, consumer financial services, and the intersection of law with popular media. He has published extensively on topics such as anticipatory repudiation, securities fraud, and the legal implications of virtual currency. His scholarship blends doctrinal analysis with economic insights, particularly in areas like contract theory, payment systems, and regulatory reform. His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on legislative and regulatory developments, including UCC reforms and consumer debt legislation. He played a key role in drafting Nevada’s adoption of the 2022 UCC amendments and serves on national committees shaping commercial law. His scholarly output includes co-authoring the fourth edition of Problems and Cases on Secured Transactions and contributing to the Restatement of the Law of Consumer Contracts . Elected Fellow, American College of Commercial Finance Lawyers (2024) Elected Member, American Law Institute (ALI) Uniform Law Commissioner Consumer Fellow, ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Financial Services Committee Chair, Task Force on Restatement of the Law of Consumer Contracts (ABA) Professor Rowley has held leadership roles in the American Association of Law Schools (AALS), including chairing the Sections on Commercial Law and Contracts, and served as the inaugural Developments Reporter for the ABA’s UCC Committee. He provides expert guidance to state legislatures and national bodies on commercial law reform, including virtual currency regulation and secured transactions. He is the founding host of the law school’s Law & Popular Culture Film Series, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement. No information is available about advisees or research teams.

• Land & Real Estate Law
• Housing & Strata Law
• Urban Planning & Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Edward TI is an Associate Professor of Law and current Associate Dean (Undergraduate Curriculum and Teaching) at Singapore Management University's Yong Pung How School of Law, where he has served since 2016. His academic appointments progressed from Lecturer (2016-2017) to Assistant Professor (2018-2023) before his current Associate Professor role beginning July 2023. He holds multiple professional qualifications including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Surveyor (MRICS), and legal practice admissions in Singapore, New York, and England & Wales. Education: PhD in Land Economy from University of Cambridge MSc in Real Estate (REDAS Gold Medalist) from National University of Singapore LLB (Hons) from National University of Singapore Professor TI specializes in property law with research spanning land and real estate regulation, housing and strata law, urban planning sustainability, and property trusts. His work examines the intersection of legal frameworks, policy design, and urban development challenges, particularly in high-density city-states like Singapore. He employs comparative methodologies analyzing jurisdictions across Asia, Australasia, and Africa to address issues of urban inequality, collective sales, and regulatory takings. His 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on property law evolution in response to urban challenges, with increasing attention to pandemic impacts, building safety regulations, and cross-jurisdictional comparisons of strata systems. Key thematic clusters include collective sale mechanisms, regulatory compensation frameworks, and the legal dimensions of housing diversity policies. Scientific Awards: Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2024-2025) Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2021-2022) SMU School of Law Promising Scholar Award (2019-2020) MOE-SMU START Overseas PhD Scholarship (2016) FIABCI Scholarship (2016) REDAS Gold Medal (2015) C J Koh Scholarship (2007-2009) As an Urban Fellow at the SMU Urban Institute, Professor TI contributes to interdisciplinary urban research initiatives. His external appointments include membership on Singapore's Strata Titles Board and Council for Estate Agencies, demonstrating active policy engagement. His dual expertise in law and real estate finance enables unique analysis of property market dynamics, particularly regarding foreign investment impacts and luxury housing legislation in constrained land markets.

Thomas Gattlenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Corporate Restructuring Law
• Banking and Loan Collateral
• Debt Collection Law
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. iur. RA Thomas Gattlen is a lecturer at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, specializing in litigation and debt collection. A self-employed lawyer since 1995, he combines legal practice with academic work, including a part-time dissertation (2006-2010) on corporate restructuring law and banking collateral. Education: Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.) Professional Experience: Business teacher (until 1989), credit officer (1990), law firm employee (1992), self-employed lawyer (since 1995) His research focuses on Swiss bankruptcy law (SchKG), with a particular emphasis on historical development, debt enforcement against municipalities, and intersections with banking law. His publications analyze SchKG's evolution from pre-1934 frameworks to modern FINMA-supervised bank insolvency mechanisms. As a blog author for Kalaidos University, he disseminates insights on debt collection, probate procedures, emergency deferral mechanisms, and social security contribution liabilities. His work bridges academic analysis and practical legal challenges. Thomas Gattlen maintains active legal practice through Gattlen Lawyers, while contributing to legal education through lectures and mentorship. Contact: gattlen@gattlenrechtsanwalt.ch

John Hackneyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Law and Finance
• Bankruptcy Law
• Small Business Finance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Hackney is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, teaching Case Studies in Corporate Finance. His research focuses on the intersection of law and finance, particularly how bankruptcy law impacts credit access and growth for small firms. Education includes: Ph.D. in Finance & Business Economics, University of Washington (2016) M.S. in Finance & Business Economics, University of Washington (2014) B.B.A. in Business Administration, Gonzaga University (2010), summa cum laude His research portfolio includes investigations into FinTech lending determinants, personal bankruptcy exemptions, electoral politics in small business lending, and regulatory impacts on bank risk-taking. Publications appear in Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Review of Finance. Current projects examine FinTech lending drivers, small business subsidies, and climate risk impacts on financial markets. Professional service includes program committees for Financial Intermediation Research Society (FIRS), Fixed Income-Financial Institutions Conference, and Community Banking conferences. He serves as referee for multiple finance journals including Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Banking and Finance.

John Swinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intellectual Property Law
• Privacy Law
• Cybersecurity Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor John Swinson is a distinguished academic and legal expert at the TC Beirne School of Law, The University of Queensland. He holds a Professorial rank, specializing in intellectual property law, cybersecurity law, AI law, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. His career spans academia, legal practice, and policy advisory roles. Swinson graduated with a University Medal in Law from UQ, a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, and an LL.M. from Harvard as a Fulbright Scholar and Frank Knox Scholar. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Computer Science), University of Queensland (1986) Bachelor of Laws (Honours and Gold Medal), University of Queensland (1988) LL.M., Harvard Law School (1991) Professional Roles: Professor of Law at The University of Queensland (since 2017) Former Partner at King & Wood Mallesons (1999–2021) WIPO Domain Name Panelist (2000–present, adjudicating 720+ cases) His research focuses on emerging legal challenges in digital spaces, including AI ethics, cybersecurity compliance, privacy rights, and domain name disputes. He actively contributes to policy development, such as submissions to Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy and Privacy Act reforms. Research Highlights: Swinson’s work bridges technical innovation and legal frameworks, addressing topics like AI-generated art’s copyright implications, cybersecurity litigation trends, and the legal governance of digital platforms. He frequently publishes in Computer and Telecommunications Law Review , Art and Australia , and other journals. Awards and Honors: Fulbright Scholar (1990) Frank Knox Scholar (1991) University Medal in Law, UQ (1988) Grants and Advising: Swinson has advised on major policy reviews, including the auDA Domain Name Policy Reform (2019) and Queensland’s Privacy Framework. His work emphasizes practical legal solutions for technological advancements, ensuring laws adapt to evolving digital ecosystems.