Maria Eugenia Bartoloni is a Full Professor of European Union Law at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She is also a member of the doctoral program faculty for "Internationalization of Legal Systems and Fundamental Rights" at Università della Campania "L. Vanvitelli" and previously served as its Master's Degree Course President. She coordinates the journal Il Diritto dell’Unione europea and serves on editorial boards for multiple EU law publications. Education: PhD in International and EU Law from Macerata University (2004), Law Degree (1999) from Macerata University. Research Interests: Focus on EU constitutional law, international legal norms coordination, fundamental rights application, judicial protection limits, and EU foreign/security policy. Her recent work explores the EU's unique legal frameworks for maritime concessions, the Charter of Fundamental Rights' scope, and the evolving legal dimensions of EU international relations. She has participated in numerous national and international research projects. Scientific Awards Marie Curie Fellow (2015) Principal Investigator for SELECT Project – "StrEnghten Lay and honorary judges European CompeTencies" (JUST-AG-2020 / JUST-JTRA-EJTR-AG-2020)
Joshua Feinzig serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law, specializing in civil procedure, administrative law, transnational litigation, and conflict of laws. His research examines how courts, agencies, and private actors structure adjudicative processes across overlapping legal systems, with a focus on transnational coordination through administrative procedure. His academic credentials include: J.D. from Yale Law School M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar B.A. summa cum laude from Yale University Feinzig's scholarship bridges constitutional, administrative, and international legal frameworks, analyzing procedural mechanisms that shape substantive outcomes in domestic and transnational contexts. His work demonstrates particular expertise in voting rights, presidential power dynamics, financial punishment jurisprudence, and cross-jurisdictional legal interpretation. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on systemic interactions between legal regimes, with emerging trends examining how procedural rules channel authority across borders and within bureaucratic structures. This interdisciplinary approach spans constitutional challenges, regulatory governance, and comparative constitutional interpretation. His scholarly contributions have earned recognition through: Benjamin Scharps Prize for best third-year paper at Yale Law School Marshall Jewell Prize for best second-year contribution to a specialized journal Gates Cambridge Scholarship for graduate study Prior to academia, Feinzig clerked for Judge Diane P. Wood of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced appellate litigation at WilmerHale, authoring briefs for federal courts of appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court while representing clients in cross-border disputes involving foreign law and agency adjudications. His pre-legal career included fieldwork in immigration detention facilities and policy work with Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior on transpacific migration regulation.
Dr. Amelia Simpson holds the position of Honorary Associate Professor at the Australian National University (ANU), specializing in constitutional law with a focus on discrimination principles and federalism. She earned her BA Hons and LLB Hons from ANU, followed by an LLM and JSD from Columbia University. She is a practicing Barrister and Solicitor in the High Court of Australia. Her research critically examines constitutional frameworks, particularly regarding state residence discrimination under Section 117 and interstate free trade jurisprudence. Her work has been cited in landmark High Court and Federal Court rulings, solidifying her reputation as a leading scholar in public law. Amelia’s contributions include co-authoring Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary (2016) and contributing to the Oxford Handbook of Australian Constitutional Law (2018). Her research on social equality and functionalist approaches to non-discrimination has advanced scholarly discourse on constitutional values. Notably, her 2017 paper Social Equality in Australia critiques the historical neglect of equality principles in constitutional interpretation. Her publications span constitutional doctrine, class actions reform, and environmental policy, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. She ranks among Australia’s top 20 most prolific legal scholars in high-impact journals (2000–2010). Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical legal challenges, influencing both academia and judicial practice.
Louis S. Rulli is the Shuster Practice Professor of Law and Director of the Civil Practice Clinic and Legislative Clinic at Penn Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania. He is a leading expert in public interest law, clinical legal education, legislation, and civil asset forfeiture, with a strong commitment to access to justice for low-income individuals. His research focuses on civil forfeiture reform, legal ethics, and the rights of indigent clients. He has written extensively on how civil asset forfeiture disproportionately impacts marginalized communities and has advocated for legal reforms to protect innocent property owners. His work emphasizes the need for legal representation in civil proceedings and the expansion of pro bono services. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent scholarly focus on civil forfeiture, access to justice, legal ethics, and public interest lawyering. These works span law reviews, policy testimony, and public advocacy, reflecting a career dedicated to legal reform and clinical education. Key themes include the abuse of civil forfeiture, the need for counsel in civil cases, and systemic barriers to justice for the poor. University-wide Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching (2006) Penn Carey Law’s Beacon Award for exemplary faculty commitment to pro bono service (2012) Community Legal Services’ Champion of Justice Award (2012) Villanova University’s Praxis Award in Professional Ethics (2015) AALS Father Robert Drinan Award (2019) Pennsylvania Bar Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award Rulli has supervised numerous law students through clinical programs, training them to represent indigent clients in civil forfeiture and legislative advocacy. He has also advised on policy initiatives, served on judicial ethics committees, and contributed to legislative reform efforts. His leadership in legal services governance includes past roles with Community Legal Services, Philadelphia Legal Assistance, and the Women’s Law Project. He currently serves as Hearing Officer for the City of Philadelphia’s Board of Ethics and Access to Justice Advisor to the Philadelphia Bar Association. He has directed clinical programs at Penn Law for over two decades, overseeing student representation in civil forfeiture cases, which has been featured in national media such as The New Yorker . His work bridges legal scholarship, clinical teaching, and public policy, making a significant impact on both legal education and justice reform.
Andrew Green serves as Professor and Metcalf Chair in Environmental Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, where he teaches environmental law, climate change law, administrative law, natural resources law, judicial decision-making, and international trade. His scholarly contributions span multiple legal domains with particular emphasis on the intersection of environmental regulation and administrative governance. Green's research interests encompass Environmental Law , Administrative Law , Climate Change Policy , Judicial Decision-Making , and International Trade Law . His empirical approach to legal scholarship has produced significant insights into how judges make decisions, particularly in administrative contexts, and how trade rules interact with domestic environmental regulations. His work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implications. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on Canadian climate policy implementation, judicial behavior in high courts, and the evolving standards of review in administrative law. The research demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary integration, incorporating machine learning approaches to analyze judicial decisions and examining the systemic challenges in environmental governance. His scholarship consistently addresses the tension between regulatory effectiveness and legal accountability. Metcalf Chair in Environmental Law Past co-President of the Society for Empirical Legal Studies Past President of the Canadian Law and Economics Association Former Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law Chair of the University of Toronto Academic Appeals Committee (2009-2018) Before joining the Faculty of Law, Green practiced environmental law in Toronto for six years, handling both litigation (including prosecutions, administrative appeals, and civil actions) and transactional work. His practical experience informs his scholarly work on regulatory design and implementation. His research has influenced policy discussions on climate change, securities regulation, and administrative law reform in Canada.
Jack M. Beermann is the Philip S. Beck Professor of Law and Harry Elwood Warren Scholar at Boston University School of Law, where he has been a full-time faculty member since 1984. He teaches Administrative Law, Civil Rights Litigation, and Constitutional Law, and his scholarship has profoundly influenced debates on agency deference, presidential transitions, and civil rights enforcement. His educational background includes a BA with distinction from the University of Wisconsin and a JD with honors from the University of Chicago. He clerked for Judge Richard Cudahy on the Seventh Circuit before joining BU Law. Beermann’s research centers on administrative law, civil rights, and federal courts. He is a leading critic of the Chevron deference doctrine, advocating for a return to the Skidmore standard. His work spans topics such as midnight rulemaking, public pension crises, judicial review, and the constitutional law of presidential transitions. He has also contributed to reforms in Chinese administrative law through academic collaboration. His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect sustained scholarly engagement, particularly on the erosion of Chevron, major questions doctrine, and the future of the administrative state. These works appear in top journals and casebooks, demonstrating his continued influence in legal academia. Harry Elwood Warren Scholar Philip S. Beck Professor of Law Public Member, Administrative Conference of the United States (2017–present) Frequent media commentator on Supreme Court and administrative law Beermann has advised on policy through congressional testimony and ACUS participation. He has held visiting professorships at Harvard, DePaul, and institutions in Israel and China. He remains an active scholar and educator, with courses scheduled into 2026, confirming his ongoing academic role.
Jeffery A. Jenkins is a Provost Professor of Public Policy, Political Science, and Law at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy, and holds the Maria B. Crutcher Professorship in Citizenship and Democratic Values. He directs the Political Institutions and Political Economy (PIPE) Collaborative and edits the Journal of Political Institutions and Political Economy and the Journal of Historical Political Economy . Previously, he served as Editor in Chief of The Journal of Politics (2015-2020) and founded the Southern California Political Institutions and Political Economy Working Group. His research focuses on American political history, particularly the development of congressional and partisan institutions, and the political economy of historical policy decisions. His major works include Republican Party Politics and the American South, 1865-1968 (Cambridge University Press, 2020), which won the 2021 V.O. Key Award and J. David Greenstone Prize, and Congress and the First Civil Rights Era, 1861-1918 (University of Chicago Press, 2021), awarded the 2023 V.O. Key Award. He co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Historical Political Economy (2024) and oversees a book series on historical political economy with Cambridge University Press. Roles: Editor in Chief of Broadstreet , a historical political economy blog, and host of the podcast P.S. You’re Interesting . Awards: Multiple book prizes recognizing contributions to political science and historical analysis. Research Themes: Reconstruction-era policies, civil rights legislation, Southern Republicanism, and institutional development. His recent articles explore topics such as presidential favoritism in grant allocation, historical disenfranchisement strategies, and the evolution of congressional partisan tactics. Jenkins’ work bridges historical analysis with modern political questions, emphasizing long-term institutional dynamics and their implications for contemporary governance.
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 .
Cesla Amarelle serves as Full Professor and Chairholder of Public Law and Migration Law at the University of Neuchâtel's Faculty of Law. Her academic leadership extends to co-directing the Swiss Center for Migration Law (CDM) and contributing to national research initiatives including the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) 'On the Move'. She concurrently holds significant public appointments as Chair of the Institute of European Law at the University of Fribourg and Federal Commissioner for Women's Issues, with recent expert designation to the Federal Round Table on signature collection integrity for 2024. Her academic foundation includes a law degree from the University of Lausanne (1996), LL.M. in European and International Economic Law from the University of Fribourg, and doctoral thesis from the University of Lausanne (2004). Her career progression at the University of Neuchâtel spans assistant professor (2009-2014), extraordinary professor (2015-2016), and full professor positions since 2016, complemented by earlier research roles at Swiss National Science Foundation and University of Fribourg. Professor Amarelle's research centers on migration law frameworks, human rights protections in asylum systems, and constitutional dimensions of European integration. Her work critically examines the intersection of migration governance with digital technologies, climate change impacts, and gender equality. Current projects analyze temporary protection regimes, non-refoulement principles in technological contexts, and the evolving relationship between Swiss migration law and European legal frameworks. Her scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical policy implementation challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates evolving focus from foundational migration law codification toward contemporary challenges including digital discrimination, child rights in emergency contexts, and sustainable finance frameworks. Recent scholarship reflects increasing engagement with technological impacts on migration governance and the humanitarian dimensions of temporary protection systems, while maintaining rigorous analysis of constitutional and European law interfaces. Professor Amarelle actively contributes to academic and public discourse through leadership in the Swiss Center for Migration Law and participation in the NCCR 'On the Move' consortium. Her public service includes significant political roles as Vaud State Councilor for Education (2017-2022) and National Councilor (2011-2017), where she chaired key committees on political institutions and finance while representing Swiss higher education interests nationally. She maintains active engagement with professional associations including the Swiss Conference of Higher Education Institutions and Conference of Directors of Public Education.
James J. Duane is a Professor at Regent Law School , part of Regent University. He has held visiting roles as Distinguished Visiting Professor at William and Mary Law School and served as a faculty associate at Harvard University’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society. His expertise spans Evidence Law, Civil Procedure, Trial Practice, and Appellate Advocacy, with over 30 scholarly articles and co-authorship of Weissenberger’s Federal Evidence . He has been recognized with multiple teaching and scholarship awards, including the Regent Faculty Excellence Awards and the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award from Virginia’s Higher Education Council. Duane holds a J.D. cum laude from Harvard Law School and an A.B. magna cum laude from Harvard College, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. His research focuses on evidentiary rules, procedural law, and legal advocacy. He has lectured nationally on topics such as hearsay exceptions, jury instructions, and constitutional rights, and has testified before the U.S. Judicial Conference’s Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules. His public advocacy includes a widely viewed YouTube talk advising against police interrogations for innocent suspects. Duane is also a contributing editor to Black’s Law Dictionary and teaches at the National Trial Advocacy College and National Litigation Academy. Key professional milestones include serving as trial counsel in Schenck v. Pro-Choice Network (1997 Supreme Court case) and clerking for federal judges. He is admitted to practice in New York and Virginia, and maintains active roles in legal associations like the Virginia Bar Association. His awards reflect sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and contributions to legal education.
Bruce Grohsgal serves as the Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy Law at Widener University Delaware Law School, where he joined the faculty in July 2014 after over 30 years of legal practice. His primary academic affiliation is with Widener University's Law School, where he teaches Bankruptcy, Contracts I and II, Secured Transactions, International Bankruptcy, and Financial Regulation. Prior to academia, he practiced at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, representing major entities in high-profile bankruptcy cases including Solyndra, Global Home Products, and Trans World Airlines. Professor Grohsgal's research focuses on bankruptcy law with particular expertise in business restructuring, student loan dischargeability, and financial institution insolvency. His work critically examines the absolute priority rule, structured dismissals, and the legislative history behind student loan nondischargeability. He has extensively analyzed how bankruptcy courts handle debtor-creditor agreements, lease rejections, and the recharacterization of debt claims as equity. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical restructuring challenges faced by practitioners. As Editor-in-Chief of the Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice and the Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law, Grohsgal significantly influences bankruptcy scholarship. His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate a concentrated focus on student loan bankruptcy discharge mechanisms, evolving interpretations of the absolute priority rule, and procedural innovations in Chapter 11 cases. The articles reveal growing scholarly attention to consumer bankruptcy issues within traditionally corporate-focused bankruptcy scholarship. Professor Grohsgal actively engages with policy development through congressional testimony, including written submissions for H.R. 1667 (Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2017). He directs the Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law and previously chaired the Delaware State Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section. His practical experience informs his academic work, particularly regarding first-day motions, asset sales in bankruptcy, and derivatives treatment in insolvency proceedings.
Paul Daly is Professor and University Research Chair in Administrative Law & Governance at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law (Common Law Section), appointed in July 2019. Fluent in English and French, he maintains an active external role as part-time member of Canada's Environmental Protection Tribunal since 2019 and has held prior positions at the University of Cambridge and Université de Montréal, with visiting appointments at Harvard Law School, Université Paris II, Louvain Global College of Law, Trinity College Dublin, and Ireland's Law Reform Commission. His academic credentials include: BCL and LLM from University College Cork LLM from University of Pennsylvania Law School PhD from University of Cambridge Professor Daly's research centers on public law with exceptional focus on administrative law, examining judicial review standards, deference principles, and the constitutional foundations of administrative decision-making. His scholarship on the Vavilov framework and Doré duty has reshaped understanding of reasonableness review and fundamental rights application in administrative contexts. He pioneers interdisciplinary approaches connecting legal theory with practical governance challenges, emphasizing procedural fairness and accountability within the administrative state. Analysis of his publication trends reveals deep engagement with Canadian administrative law evolution while maintaining strong comparative perspectives across common law jurisdictions. His work consistently bridges doctrinal analysis with practical implications for tribunals, courts, and policymakers, particularly regarding standard of review methodologies and rights protection mechanisms. Scientific recognition includes: Lexpert Rising Stars Award (2023) for outstanding contributions to public law While specific doctoral students aren't documented, Professor Daly actively mentors through judicial training seminars and continuing legal education events nationwide. His scholarly influence extends through over 150 judicial citations internationally and frequent expert testimony. Grant funding details aren't specified, but his University Research Chair position signifies substantial institutional support for his administrative governance research program. His influential blog Administrative Law Matters serves as a central hub for global administrative law discourse, featuring case commentaries and theoretical analyses that directly inform judicial reasoning as evidenced by multiple Supreme Court of Canada citations.
Tyler Simko is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan, specializing in US state and local politics, political geography, and computational social science. His research focuses on understanding and addressing inequality in American public policy through innovative methodological approaches. Education: Ph.D. in Government, Harvard University (2024) A.B. in Politics, Princeton University Simko's research examines state and local politics in the United States with particular focus on political geography and subnational policymaking. His active research agendas include legislative redistricting ("gerrymandering"), local public meetings, school segregation, affordable housing, and data privacy. Methodologically, he develops new techniques in computational social science and machine learning to evaluate subnational inequality and how it can be reduced. His work regularly involves partnerships with federal, state, and local officials to improve the design of public policy. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying computational methods to address real-world policy challenges, particularly in school desegregation, redistricting, and local government transparency. His research often leverages large-scale data collection efforts, such as LocalView (the largest database of local government meetings in the US), to analyze patterns of political behavior and policy outcomes across different jurisdictions. Awards and Recognition: APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Education Politics and Policy Award APSA 2024-25 Best Paper in Urban and Local Politics, Honorable Mention MPSA 2024 Robert H. Durr Award for "the best paper applying quantitative methods to a substantive problem" Derek C. Bok Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching of Undergraduates (2023) Simko teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in American Politics and Political Methodology at the University of Michigan. His teaching experience spans multiple institutions, including Harvard University and Princeton University. He has designed innovative courses on US Local Policymaking, data science, and computational social science. As a Data Scientist at the Office of Evaluation Sciences, he partners with federal, state, and local officials to improve program design and reduce administrative burdens. He is a co-PI of the Algorithm-Assisted Redistricting Methodology (ALARM) Project and co-creator of LocalView, the largest audio, video, and text database of local government meetings in the United States. These projects represent significant contributions to the field of computational social science and provide valuable resources for researchers studying local governance and policy-making.
Edward D. Cavanagh is a Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law, where he has taught since 1982. He holds a J.S.D. (1988) and LL.M. (1986) from Columbia Law School, a J.D. (1974) from Cornell Law School, and an A.B. in Economics (summa cum laude, 1971) from the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on antitrust law, federal procedure, complex litigation, and law and economics. He has authored numerous articles on topics such as antitrust remedies, pleading standards, and civil litigation reform. Professor Cavanagh has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including co-chairing the ABA Antitrust Section’s Public Service Committee and serving on the New York State Bar Association’s Antitrust Section Executive Committee. He has also contributed to judicial reforms, including advising the Eastern District of New York on civil litigation rules. His publications explore the intersection of law, economics, and procedural fairness, emphasizing practical solutions to modern litigation challenges. Key Awards: Order of the Coif, Phi Beta Kappa, Cedric Major Scholarship (Cornell), Ford Foundation Scholarship, and Dean’s List (8 semesters). Professional Service: Reporter for the EDNY Committee on Civil Litigation, member of the ABA Antitrust Section Council, and advisor to federal judicial reform initiatives. His teaching spans antitrust law, civil procedure, conflict of laws, and federal practice. Recent scholarship addresses Twombly’s impact on pleading standards, the FTAIA’s role in foreign antitrust claims, and procedural reforms in federal courts.
Deborah L. Brake is the John E. Murray Faculty Scholar and Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Her scholarship focuses on gender discrimination, Title IX jurisprudence, and equality theory, with particular emphasis on sports equity, employment law, reproductive justice, and constitutional protections against discrimination. She has authored extensive research on the intersection of gender, law, and social inequality. Brake's research explores feminist legal theory, discrimination doctrine, and civil rights enforcement mechanisms. Her work critically examines: Title IX's application in athletics and education Legal frameworks for addressing pregnancy discrimination Systemic barriers in employment retaliation cases Constitutional dimensions of transgender rights Campus sexual assault adjudication systems Her recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on evolving gender equality issues, including constitutional challenges to transgender athlete bans, feminist jurisprudence legacy, #MeToo-era workplace dynamics, and reproductive rights under Title IX. The scholarship reveals consistent engagement with contemporary civil rights debates through intersectional feminist frameworks.