Professor George Theocharidis teaches Maritime Law & Policy at World Maritime University. He holds a Dr.iur degree and LL.M. from Cambridge, with expertise spanning maritime insurance, carriage of goods by sea, ship arrest procedures, and conflict of laws. As a member of the Piraeus Law Bar and Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA), he maintains an active legal practice. Professor Theocharidis contributes to IMO initiatives on fraudulent ship registration and serves as Joint Rapporteur for the Comité Maritime International on wrongful ship arrest liability. His publications include the co-authored textbook "Maritime Law" (5th edition, 2024) and numerous journal articles addressing contemporary maritime legal issues. He has developed training materials on Maritime Transport Policy for IMO capacity-building programs.
Giuseppe Corvino is a Professor of Financial Markets and Institutions at Bocconi University, specializing in investments, insurance, and pension funds. He has held visiting roles at Politecnico Milano and the MIB Trieste School of Management, and is a scientific partner of the Osservatorio sul Welfare by Luiss Business School. His research focuses on insurance companies, asset management, risk management, and regulatory frameworks. Corvino won the Bocconi University Research Incentives Award (with F. Saita) for work on retirement savings investment strategies. He designed executive programs for global financial institutions through SDA Bocconi School of Management. During an academic leave, he led BlackRock's Italy Institutional Client Business and Financial Institutions Group as a Managing Director. His professional roles include chairman, independent board member, and advisor to major financial institutions. He contributed to projects like the UN’s International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction and served on the EIOPA Occupational Pensions Stakeholder Group. His teaching includes courses on risk management, banking, insurance economics, and international financial markets.
Robert Marquez is a Professor of Finance at the Graduate School of Management, University of California, Davis, where he joined the faculty in July 2012. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on banking and corporate finance, with expertise in financial intermediation, industrial organization, and the mechanisms underlying financial institution behavior. A key area of investigation is how low interest rates impact bank leverage and risk-taking behavior. Previously, Marquez held academic positions at Boston University, Arizona State University, and the University of Maryland, and worked at the Federal Reserve in San Francisco. Marquez's publications consistently appear in top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Management Science. His work demonstrates recurring themes of banking regulation, risk management, corporate governance, and market competition. Recent articles focus on innovation financing, asset transactions, and regulatory impacts on financial stability. He maintains active research collaborations across institutions and advises doctoral students in finance disciplines. His laboratory focuses on empirical finance with strong computational infrastructure for large-scale financial data analysis.
Elena Fatima Perez Carrillo is a Professor in the Department of Private and Corporate Law at the Faculty of Law, University of León. Her research focuses on commercial law, corporate governance, cybersecurity, and the intersection of technology with legal frameworks. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Private and Corporate Law School: Faculty of Law University: University of León Email: eperc@unileon.es Research Group: DERMER-E (Commercial Law) Her work explores corporate governance challenges in the digital era, including cybersecurity, AI integration in business, and financial regulation. She has contributed extensively to EU policy analysis, risk management frameworks, and sustainability in corporate law. Recent publications highlight trends in cybersecurity governance, AI applications in education, and financial regulation reforms. She has authored studies on digital resilience, corporate liability, and legal aspects of emerging technologies. Key Research Areas: Commercial Law, Corporate Governance, Cybersecurity Law, Financial Regulation, AI Governance Notable Contributions: Analysis of EU cybersecurity directives, AI in legal education, D&O insurance frameworks
Kathryn E. Spier is the Domenico De Sole Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). She previously held faculty positions at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and Harvard University’s Economics Department. She served as President of the American Law and Economics Association (2015–2016) and has held editorial roles at the RAND Journal of Economics and the American Economic Review. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989 B.A. in Mathematics and Economics, Yale University, 1985 Her research centers on law and economics, with a focus on litigation, contracts, tort law, antitrust, and business organizations. She employs theoretical and experimental methods to analyze settlement bargaining, platform liability, class actions, and product safety. Her work integrates insights from industrial organization and game theory to address legal and regulatory challenges. Recent publications explore the liability of digital platforms, class action waivers, IPO disclosure, and litigation finance. Her articles frequently appear in top journals such as the American Economic Review, RAND Journal of Economics, and Journal of Law, Economics, and Organization. The research demonstrates a consistent focus on incentive design, strategic behavior, and institutional mechanisms in legal contexts. Scientific Awards and Honors: Honorary Doctorate, BI Norwegian Business School, 2023 Garvin Prize in Law & Economics, Berkeley, 2001 National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship, 1985–1988 Sidney J. Levy Teaching Award (twice), Kellogg, 2002 & 2006 Multiple Yale University prizes for academic excellence, 1984–1985 Olin Fellowship, University of Chicago Law School, 1993–1994 She has advised numerous doctoral students and collaborated extensively with scholars such as Albert H. Choi, Claudia M. Landeo, and J.J. Prescott. Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation and the Searle Foundation. She is actively engaged in academic service, including editorial board memberships and leadership in professional associations. Professor Spier leads research initiatives on platform regulation and civil litigation reform. She teaches courses in analytical methods for lawyers, business strategy, and graduate workshops in contracts and organizations. Her work continues to shape policy debates on liability, antitrust, and consumer protection.
Jesse M. Keenan is the Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning at Tulane University's School of Architecture and Built Environment. As Director of the Center on Climate Change and Urbanism, he bridges climate science, real estate, and urban policy to address climate adaptation and mitigation in the built environment. Formerly at Harvard Kennedy School, Columbia University, and Oxford University Contributor to IPCC, U.S. National Climate Assessments, and FEMA reform debates His research spans climate finance , resilient infrastructure , climate gentrification , and policy innovation . He pioneered concepts like 'Bluelining' and 'Climate Intelligence Arms Race' that influence global adaptation strategies. Media outlets like The New York Times and BBC frequently cite his work. Recent publications focus on compound climate hazards , cyber-physical resilience , and equity in adaptation planning . He has held advisory roles for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Obama administration's Climate Action Plan. Scientific awards include PREA Scholar and Harvard Visiting Fellow Executive Producer of America Adapts podcast (Webby Honoree)
Sabri Boubaker is a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the School of Management , Swansea University. He holds a PhD from Université de Paris-Est and has an extensive publication record, with over 90 Scopus-indexed articles and 900+ citations. As co-founder of the Paris Financial Management Conference and the Vietnam Symposium in Banking and Finance , and President of the International Society for the Advancement of Financial Economics (ISAFE) , he is a key figure in empirical finance. He leads the Hawkes Seminar Series , attracting global speakers to engage with staff and students. His research focuses on ownership structure , control of listed companies , and the intersection of corporate governance with environmental finance . Recent work examines the impacts of climate policy , corporate carbon risk , and banking stability using advanced analytical frameworks like DEA-machine learning and MCDA . His supervision includes PhD projects in Islamic banking , though specific student names are not listed. Professor Boubaker’s publications span top-tier journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance , Financial Management , and British Journal of Management , addressing topics like debt choice , sovereign wealth funds , and anti-corruption campaigns . He is an active member of the Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance , contributing to global discourse on financial economics.
Isabelle BUFFLIER is a Full Professor of Private Law at SKEMA Business School (France), specializing in Business Ethics, Internet Law, and Compliance. She has held academic roles since 1992, including Associate Professor (2003–2023) and currently leads the Master's program in Business Law at SKEMA. Her expertise spans Corporate Law, Contracts, Torts, and Digitalization in legal contexts. She contributes to the SKEMA Centre for Artificial Intelligence and has affiliations with institutions like the Institut français des Administrateurs. Her research focuses on ethical dilemmas in business, whistleblower protections, and regulatory compliance, with over 60 peer-reviewed articles published since 1992. Notable works include analyses of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and legal precedents in ethical reporting. She frequently presents at international conferences on topics like digital ethics and AI governance. Her teaching emphasizes blending legal principles with practical business ethics challenges. Education: Doctorat en Droit privé – Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas (2000) Master – Université de Strasbourg (1989) Research Interests: Her work bridges legal frameworks and ethical business practices, particularly in digital environments. Key themes include: Whistleblower protection mechanisms Compliance in multinational corporations Ethical implications of AI and digitalization Corporate criminal liability Publications: Over 60+ articles in journals like Revue Internationale de la Compliance et de l'Ethique des Affaires , focusing on legal updates, compliance trends, and ethical case studies. Recent work examines global compliance challenges and digital-era legal standards. Her book chapters (e.g., in Concours Inspecteur des finances series) explore civil, penal, and commercial law. Affiliations: Member of AFJE Hauts-de-France, Chaire Droit et éthique des affaires (Cergy-Pontoise), and TransEuropeExperts. She advises on banking/insurance law via REED Consulting and collaborates with institutions like ULCO on digital legal frameworks.
Fernando GRECO serves as Full Professor of Private Law and Banking, Finance and Insurance Law at the Department of Legal Sciences, University of Salento. He holds office at the Ecotekne Center, Building R1 in Monteroni di Lecce. As a Supreme Court Attorney (Avvocato Cassazionista), he brings practical legal expertise to his academic role. In 2015, he obtained national scientific qualification for full professor in SSD 12/A1 - Private Law, which was renewed with unanimous decision in 2018. Professor GRECO's research focuses on the intersection of private law with financial regulation, particularly examining banking transparency, consumer protection in financial markets, and insurance law. His work explores how regulatory frameworks can balance investor protection with market efficiency. He has extensively analyzed contractual obligations in financial intermediation, usury regulations, and the evolving concept of family law within EU legal frameworks. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the practical application of legal principles in financial markets. Over the past decade, his research has evolved from examining specific contractual issues toward broader regulatory frameworks governing financial transparency and consumer protection. A significant portion of his recent work addresses the challenges of digitalization in financial markets and the need for updated regulatory approaches. Member appointed by the Bank of Italy to the Rome Board of the Banking and Financial Arbitrator (Vice President) Commissioner of the FIR (Savers' Compensation Fund) appointed by the Minister of Economy (2019) Director of the 2nd level Executive Master's Degree in Banking, Financial and Insurance Law Coordinator of the Research Unit in Business Law and Economics Member of the Mediation Commission at the National Council of Notaries Member of the Committee of Market Operators and Investors at Consob Coordinator of the COMI - Consob Intermediaries and Investor Protection Working Group Professor GRECO maintains regular student reception hours every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Department of Legal Sciences. His teaching focuses on Private Law Institutions, with documented course offerings through 2021. He has supervised teaching assistants who provide additional student support throughout the week.
Brian Nussbaum is an Assistant Professor in the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) at the University at Albany. He is concurrently a Fellow of the Cybersecurity Initiative at New America and an Affiliate Scholar at Stanford Law School's Center for Internet and Society (CIS). Previously, he served as a Senior Intelligence Analyst at the New York State Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT), where he established the Cyber Analysis Unit (CAU) at the New York State Intelligence Center (NYSIC). Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University at Albany, 2009 M.A. in Political Science, University at Albany, 2007 B.A. in Political Science, Binghamton University, 2002 Nussbaum's research examines cybersecurity governance with emphasis on state/local capabilities, critical infrastructure protection, and intelligence communication. His core interests include: Policy frameworks for municipal cybersecurity resilience Threat assessment methodologies for emerging technologies Cross-jurisdictional information sharing architectures Operational challenges in smart city security His recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate multidisciplinary analysis of cyber-physical threats, with recurring themes in: Critical infrastructure vulnerability and crisis management Evolution of financial cybercrime and regulatory responses Attribution challenges in cyber incidents Intersections of disinformation, surveillance, and democratic processes Nussbaum contributes to field-building through affiliations with New America and Stanford CIS, extending his impact beyond academia into national policy discourse. His prior operational experience at NYSIC informs applied research on public-sector cybersecurity capacity.
Stephen D Girvin is a tenured full Professor of Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS), serving as MPA Professor of Maritime Law since 2015 and Director of the Centre for Maritime Law (CML) since 2015. He holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen and prior academic roles at the Universities of Aberdeen, Nottingham, Birmingham, and visiting positions globally. His expertise spans maritime law, international commercial law, and legal history. Research interests include commercial maritime law, shipping contracts, environmental regulations in shipping, and maritime legal history. He leads CML, recognized as a leading maritime law research hub in Asia-Pacific. Publications include Carriage of Goods by Sea (OUP, 2022) and Carver on Charterparties (2021). He is editor of the upcoming six-volume Elgar Encyclopedia of Maritime and Oceans Law (2026). Professional roles include Singapore Overseas Correspondent for Lloyd’s Maritime & Commercial Law Quarterly , Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), and memberships in maritime law associations. Courses taught include Admiralty Law, Carriage of Goods by Sea, and Charterparties.
Christopher M. James is the William H. Dial/SunTrust Eminent Scholar in Finance and Economics at the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business. He also serves as a senior advisor to Cornerstone Research. Previously, he taught at the University of Michigan and the University of Oregon. His academic roles include editorships at top journals like Journal of Finance and Journal of Financial Economics . Education: Ph.D. in Economics (Industrial Organization & Finance), University of Michigan, 1978 MBA in Finance, University of Michigan, 1977 BA, Michigan State University, 1973 Research Focus: Professor James specializes in financial intermediaries' role in corporate capital acquisition and mortgage-backed securities valuation. His work explores banking, corporate finance, and applied econometrics, with notable contributions to loan pricing, debt restructuring, and disclosure requirements. Recent themes include interest rate risk exposure and institutional synergies in loan funds. Professional Service: Associate Editor, Journal of Financial Markets (2017–present) Editor, Journal of Financial Services Research (2014–present) Editor, Journal of Managerial and Decision Economics (2014–present) Advising & Grants: Advised PhD students Jing Lu and Mustafa Emin (2021–2022). His research has been supported by grants related to banking crises, mortgage markets, and corporate finance dynamics. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams at the Warrington College of Business focusing on financial stability, corporate governance, and quantitative finance methodologies.
Professor Michael Schillig is a Professor of Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King’s College London. He joined King’s in 2007 after serving as the DAAD Lecturer in Law at the University of Sheffield. He holds an LLB from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, an LLM from King’s College London, and a PhD from Humboldt University Berlin. He has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, and UCLA. His research focuses on transnational, European, and comparative private and commercial law, with emphasis on contract law, corporate law, and corporate insolvency. He is co-authoring a book on Comparative Company Law (Oxford University Press) and has published extensively on topics such as blockchain technology’s legal implications, EU banking resolution frameworks, and post-Brexit legal challenges. Professor Schillig has secured grants including a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2019) for his project on blockchain solutions to the Too-Big-To-Fail problem. He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on financial law, corporate restructuring, and consumer protection. His work frequently addresses the intersection of technology and law, particularly in financial markets. Education: PhD, Humboldt University Berlin LLM, King’s College London LLB, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg Awards: British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2019) Key Projects: FinWork Futures : Investigating financial work and new technologies Co-authoring Comparative Company Law with Carsten Gerner-Beuerle Labs/Teams: Active in Technology, Ethics, Law and Society (TELOS) initiatives
Pablo Koch-Medina is an Associate Professor of Finance and Insurance and Head of the Department of Finance at the University of Zurich (UZH). He is a faculty member of the Swiss Finance Institute and Director of the Center for Finance and Insurance, which bridges finance and insurance research. Before joining academia, he spent over 20 years in the finance and insurance industry. Research Interests: His work focuses on mathematical finance, financial economics, risk management, and insurance. Key themes include asset-liability management, valuation of insurance liabilities, and regulatory frameworks in financial markets. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining theoretical finance with practical insurance applications. Recent Articles: Recent publications explore capital adequacy, risk measurement frameworks, and the interplay between insurance and financial markets. His work addresses challenges like currency risk in capital requirements and the dynamics of long-term insurance products. Affiliations: Besides UZH, he contributes to the Swiss Finance Institute and the Center for Finance and Insurance. His research collaborates with institutions like the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and Maastricht University. Future Work: Ongoing projects include optimizing insurance firm investment strategies and analyzing systemic risks in pension systems. He advocates for integrating digitalization and data science into traditional actuarial models.
Sébastien Lanctôt is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Law, Université de Sherbrooke, teaching and researching in Insurance Law, Civil Liability, and the General Theory of Obligations since 2007. His legal practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, particularly insurance law. Education: LL.B., LL.M., and LL.M. (Common Law) from Université de Montréal D.C.L. and Ph.D. from McGill University Research Interests: His work bridges insurance law with civil liability, obligations, and emerging challenges like climate change, genomic data privacy, and technological impacts on risk assessment. He explores interdisciplinary intersections between law, science, and ethics. Scientific Awards: Prix d’excellence professorale André-Morel (2006-2007) Insurance Law - Lawyer of the Year (2021, Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards) Prix de la Fondation du Barreau du Québec (2018) Grants: Recipient of funding from the Autorité des Marchés Financiers, Fondation du Barreau du Québec, and Chambre des notaires du Québec for projects on climate change impacts, digital learning platforms, and scientific evidence in legal proceedings.
