Michelle Hanlon is the Howard W. Johnson Professor of Accounting and Deputy Dean for Faculty and Research at MIT Sloan School of Management. She specializes in taxation and its intersection with financial accounting, focusing on corporate taxation, tax avoidance, international tax policies, and book-tax conformity. Hanlon holds a BBA from Eastern Illinois University, an MAcc from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and a PhD from the University of Washington. Her research has earned prestigious awards including the Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Literature Award and multiple Outstanding Manuscript Awards. She has also authored three textbooks: Financial Accounting , Taxes and Business Strategy , and Intermediate Accounting . Hanlon has testified before U.S. Senate and House committees on tax policy and served as an Academic Fellow for the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee. Key research interests include the economic consequences of tax policies, mergers and acquisitions taxation, and the reputational effects of tax avoidance. She has advised on global tax reforms like the OECD BEPS 2.0 project and Pillar 2 Global Minimum Tax.
Marshall Steinbaum is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Utah and a Senior Fellow in Higher Education Finance at the Jain Family Institute. His empirical research focuses on employer power in labor markets, with applications to antitrust policy, student debt, and economic inequality. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago and a B.A. (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University. Steinbaum's research investigates: The dynamics of labor market concentration and its impact on wages Antitrust enforcement in franchising and gig economies Student debt crises and higher education financing Historical and policy-driven causes of economic inequality His recent publications analyze trends in franchising restrictions, mergers' labor market effects, and student debt cancellation impacts. Articles consistently emphasize employer power, regulatory gaps, and structural inequities across labor and education sectors.
Aviv Nevo is the George A. Weiss and Lydia Bravo Weiss University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, holding joint appointments in the Department of Economics (School of Arts and Sciences) and the Marketing Department at the Wharton School. His research focuses on empirical industrial organization, antitrust economics, marketing, and econometrics, with applications to consumer packaged goods, healthcare, telecom, and real estate. Nevo earned his Ph.D. (1997) and AM (1994) in economics from Harvard University and a BSc in mathematics and economics from Tel Aviv University (1991). He joined Penn through the Penn Integrates Knowledge (PIK) program, which recognizes scholars who bridge disciplines. His work has examined price competition, merger implications, and regulatory policy, with notable contributions to understanding market dynamics in digital platforms and telecommunications. Nevo serves as a fellow of the Econometric Society, a research associate at NBER, and co-editor of Econometrica and the RAND Journal of Economics . Nevo’s research interests span antitrust analysis, consumer behavior, and applied econometrics. His recent studies address issues such as steering incentives in telecom gatekeepers, substitution effects in streaming media, and the misuse of economic metrics in merger reviews. He has advised on high-profile cases, including the Sabre/Farelogix and Aetna-Humana mergers, integrating empirical rigor into policy debates. Awards: Fellow of the Econometric Society, NBER Research Associate, Institute for Fiscal Studies International Fellow. Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Econometrica and RAND Journal of Economics . Professional Activities: PIK University Professor, Penn Integrates Knowledge initiative participant. Nevo’s work bridges academia and policy, with a focus on real-world applications of economic theory. His teaching spans both economics and marketing disciplines, reflecting his dual departmental affiliation.
Nancy L. Rose is the Charles P. Kindleberger Professor of Applied Economics in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She previously served as Economics Department Head at MIT from 2017-2020, and as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Economic Analysis in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice from 2014-2016. She was also director of the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) research program in Industrial Organization from 1991 until 2014. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT and an A.B. in Economics and Government from Harvard University. Professor Rose's research focuses on industrial organization, competition policy, and the economics of regulation. Her work spans analyses of antitrust law and economics, economic regulation, firm behavior in transportation and energy markets, labor rent-sharing, and determinants of executive pay. She has edited the volume "Economic Regulation and Its Reform: What Have We Learned?" which examines regulatory landscapes across eight industries. Her recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on merger guidelines, antitrust enforcement in digital markets, and competition policy across various sectors including airline markets, energy markets, and labor markets. Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018) Distinguished Fellow of the Industrial Organization Society (2018) Carolyn Shaw Bell Award from the American Economic Association (2020) Margaret MacVicar Faculty Fellow at MIT (2012) Multiple MIT Undergraduate Economics Association Teaching Awards (2000, 2004, 2011) Professor Rose currently serves as President of the Industrial Organization Society and Vice President of the Western Economics Association International. She has previously served as Vice President of the American Economic Association and has held editorial positions at the American Economic Review and Journal of Industrial Economics. She also serves on advisory boards for the American Antitrust Institute, the Hamilton Project, and the CEPR's Research and Policy Network for Competition Policy. She has served as an independent director for Charles River Associates, Sentinel Investments, and the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, and in those roles has chaired board governance and finance committees.
Prim. Clin. Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Dietmar Dammerer, MSc PhD is the head of the Clinical Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at Krems University Hospital, affiliated with Karl Landsteiner Private University of Health Sciences. He has been in this role since February 2022, leading the merger of orthopedics and traumatology into a unified clinical department. A dual-trained specialist, he is recognized for his expertise in endoprosthetics and tumor orthopedics, and actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and team-based medicine. His educational background includes a PhD in Musculoskeletal Sciences (2015), an MSc in Advanced Orthopaedics and Traumatology (2017), and board certification in both orthopedics and traumatology (2017, 2018), culminating in habilitation in 2019. He has received prestigious Traveling Fellowships from the European Hip Society and European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society. Dietmar Dammerer’s research focuses on orthopedic oncology, joint reconstruction, biomechanics, and minimally invasive surgery. His work emphasizes the integration of clinical inquiry with research to improve patient outcomes. Recent publications analyze pelvic sarcoma reconstruction, spinal metastases, cartilage repair techniques, and health disparities in sarcoma care. His 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in musculoskeletal oncology, surgical biomechanics, and evidence-based orthopedic practice, with frequent use of systematic reviews, retrospective studies, and multicenter collaborations. Topics include implant performance, surgical safety, and global access to specialized care. Scientific awards include: Traveling Fellow Stipendium from the European Hip Society (2018) Traveling Fellow Stipendium from the European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society (2020) He is deeply committed to mentoring and team development, emphasizing that medical success is measured by the success of one’s colleagues. He leads a research-active department that hosts international observers, conducts training courses for physicians across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and maintains a high rate of peer-reviewed publication. The department collaborates closely with the Departments of Biomechanics and Anatomy and Developmental Biology, reflecting a multidisciplinary research approach.
Mark Glick is a Professor of Economics and Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Utah . His academic and legal expertise spans competition policy, antitrust, and the intersection of economics and law. Education : B.A. and M.A. from UCLA; Ph.D. in Economics (1985) from the New School for Social Research; J.D. (1990) from Columbia Law School. Leadership : Co-director of the Utah Project, focusing on education and scholarship in competition policy. His research interests include applied economics, antitrust, commercial law, econometrics, and development studies , with a particular focus on the limitations of consumer welfare in antitrust and the role of economic theory in legal frameworks. His recent publications analyze the legal and economic fallacies in merger guidelines, the history of competition policy, and the impact of Big Tech acquisitions on market dynamics. Mark’s work often critiques the Chicago School’s influence on antitrust law, emphasizing the need for empirically grounded structural approaches to address market power. He has extensively studied potential competition doctrine, particularly in tech mergers, and challenges the theoretical foundations of welfare economics in legal contexts.
Herbert Hovenkamp is the James G. Dinan University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. A leading scholar in antitrust law and competition policy, he holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and received the 2008 John Sherman Award from the U.S. Justice Department. His work spans antitrust theory, intellectual property, and legal history, with notable contributions to the Antitrust Law treatise and foundational texts like The Opening of American Law . Research focuses on digital platform regulation, monopolization, and the intersection of antitrust with innovation policy. He has advised on major antitrust cases involving Google, Meta, and other tech giants, emphasizing structural remedies and the consumer welfare standard. Recent publications address merger guidelines, labor market competition, and interoperability remedies. Key contributions include critiques of platform monopolies, analysis of the Sherman Act’s Section 2, and advocacy for evidence-based antitrust enforcement. His writings often bridge legal doctrine with economic principles, shaping debates on modern competition policy. Notable Awards: American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellow (2008 John Sherman Award). Recent Cases: Advised on Google’s antitrust trials, FTC v. Meta, and Supreme Court cases like Apple v. Pepper . Grants & Funding: Extensive support for antitrust policy research from federal agencies and think tanks. Labs/Teams: Active in the Penn Program on Regulation and collaborates with the International Center for Law and Economics. His scholarship informs global antitrust reforms and U.S. policy debates on digital markets.
Prof. Dr. Jochen Hoffmann is a Professor of Private Commercial Law at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg , with a research focus on civil law, consumer protection law, commercial and corporate law, banking and insurance law, antitrust law, and European/international commercial law. He has held academic positions at the University of Leipzig and the University of Hamburg before joining FAU in 2009. Studied Law and Economics at University of Bayreuth Doctorate in Law (1998) from University of Bayreuth Habilitation in Law (2005) with Bavarian Habilitation Award His research examines legal frameworks in digital markets, consumer finance, and cross-border trade, with recent publications addressing antitrust regulation, AI applications, and EU directives. He contributes to interdisciplinary projects like FAU WiSo’s Insurance and Risk focus area and collaborates with industry partners. Hoffmann has received significant recognition, including the Bavarian Habilitation Award (2001), and maintains active affiliations with FAU’s Department of Private Commercial Law. Notable awards: Bavarian Habilitation Award (2001) Teaching and Leadership: Held Chair of Private Commercial Law at FAU since 2009 Contributor to FAU WiSo’s interdisciplinary research clusters
Wendy Gerwick Couture is the James E. Wilson Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Idaho College of Law, Boise. She specializes in securities regulation, white collar crime, and corporate law. Her research focuses on securities fraud, litigation finance, and regulatory policy. She teaches courses including Business Associations, Property Security, Securities Regulation, and White Collar Crime. Dr. Couture holds a J.D. (summa cum laude) from Southern Methodist University and a B.A. (summa cum laude) in Economics and French from Duke University. Her work addresses gaps in securities law, including topics like SPAC litigation, cryptocurrency regulation, and state-federal enforcement coordination. Her recent articles analyze issues such as De-SPAC litigation challenges, the intersection of UCC and securities law, and the evolving legal frameworks for digital assets. She frequently contributes expert commentary on Supreme Court cases involving securities disputes. Her scholarship emphasizes practical legal solutions to modern financial market challenges.
Dr. Robert Lane is a Senior Lecturer in EU Law at the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. His expertise spans EU constitutional and administrative law, the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice (ECJ), internal market law, and competition law. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Law. **Research Interests**: Dr. Lane's work focuses on the constitutional dynamics of the European Union, particularly the administrative and judicial frameworks governing EU institutions. He examines the methods and reasoning of the ECJ, the evolution of competition law post-Lisbon Treaty, and the interplay between EU law and national legal systems. His research also addresses contemporary issues such as the legal implications of the Scottish Independence Referendum and the impact of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on EU legal frameworks. **Education**: PhD in Law MA in Law BA in Law **Advising and Grants**: No formal advisees or grants are listed in the provided information. His academic contributions are primarily through research publications and books. **Labs/Teams**: No specific research labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the profile.
Professor Carmine Ornaghi is a Professor of Economics and Head of Department at the University of Southampton. He holds a PhD from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2004). His research focuses on empirical industrial organization, particularly the pharmaceutical industry, water sector, mergers and acquisitions, and firm productivity. He has advised the European Commission’s DG Comp on merger impacts and led a £385,000 ESRC grant (2019–2022) studying mergers’ effects on pharmaceutical innovation. Current projects include analyzing wage markdown power in oligopolistic markets and water consumption policies. Teaching includes undergraduate and postgraduate modules like Statistics for Economics and Industrial Economics. He supervises two PhD students and contributes to the Applied Economics research group. Notable grants include ESRC and British Academy funding. His work spans top journals such as the Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization and Journal of the European Economic Association.
Daniel Francis is an Assistant Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, specializing in antitrust law, constitutional law, and regulatory theory. He holds a JSD from NYU, an LLM from Harvard, and a law degree from Trinity College, Cambridge. His research focuses on monopolization, mergers, and theoretical foundations of antitrust, with publications in leading journals like the Yale Law Journal and Columbia Law Review. He co-authored Antitrust: Principles, Cases, and Materials (3d ed. 2025). Francis previously served at the FTC’s Bureau of Competition, holding roles like Deputy Director and Associate Director for Digital Markets. He also practiced antitrust law in Washington DC, New York, and Brussels. His teaching includes advanced antitrust courses and seminars on regulating digital platforms. He advises on antitrust policy and has testified before the U.S. Senate. Notable recognitions include the 2025 Jerry S. Cohen Award for Antitrust Scholarship. Francis is admitted to practice in New York and DC.
Massimo Motta is an ICREA Research Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and the Barcelona School of Economics (BSE). He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Université Catholique de Louvain. His primary research areas are industrial organization and competition policy, with a focus on antitrust economics, digital markets, and regulatory frameworks. He founded the BSE's Competition and Market Regulation Program and served as Chief Competition Economist of the European Commission from 2013 to 2016. His work includes influential books such as Competition Policy: Theory and Practice (2004) and Exclusionary Practices: The Economics of Monopolisation and Abuse of Dominance (2018). Recent research explores issues like merger control, digital market regulation, and resilience strategies in critical sectors. His articles often analyze exclusionary practices, geopolitical risks in markets, and the design of effective competition policies. Motta advises global regulatory agencies and teaches competition policy at academic and executive levels. He has mentored students who now hold key roles in academia and regulatory bodies. His interdisciplinary approach bridges economic theory with practical policy, contributing to both academic discourse and real-world regulatory decisions.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Erman Eroğlu is a faculty member at the School of Law, Social Sciences University of Ankara, specializing in Private International Law. He holds a Doctorate from Case Western Reserve University School of Law, an LL.M. in International Business Law from Boston University and Penn State Law, and an LL.B. from Ankara University Faculty of Law. Academic Affiliation: School of Law, Social Sciences University of Ankara Additional Role: Visiting Professor at Sciences Po (2024) His research focuses on Private International Law, International Commercial Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Competition Law, and Media & Communications Law. He has supervised multiple master's theses on international arbitration topics. Scientific awards include the 2023 Academic Performance Award from Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi for highest TR Dizin publications. His work analyzes arbitration ethics, cross-border enforcement challenges, and legal protections for street art. Key Publications: 'Illicit Financial Gains in International Commercial Arbitration' (2025), 'Due Process in Pandemic-Era Arbitration' (2022)
Stefan Thomas is a Professor at the Law Faculty of Eberhard Karls University Tübingen, holding the Chair in Private Law, Commercial Law, Competition and Insurance Law since 2009. He serves as Director of the Tübingen Research Institute on the Determinants of Economic Activity (TRIDEA) and holds affiliations with the Institute for Global Law, Economics and Finance (Queen Mary University of London) and the Center for Advanced Studies on the Foundations of Law and Finance (Goethe-Universität Frankfurt). Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz: Dr. iur. (2004, summa cum laude) German Lawyer Qualifications: First State Examination (2000), Second State Examination (2002) His research focuses on antitrust law , particularly merger control , algorithmic collusion , and integrating sustainability into competition analysis . He examines the role of competition in balancing economic efficiency and societal goals , with recent work on AI in legal design and shipping costs in platform retail . Key article trends reveal: digital economy challenges (2024), sustainability and antitrust (2023), algorithmic pricing (2022), and merger jurisprudence (2021). Collaborations with Roman Inderst and Felix Rhiel are frequent. 2021: Antitrust Writing Awards (Academic Articles/Mergers) 2005: Peregrinus Stiftung Prize for dissertation He co-edits the Zeitschrift für Wettbewerbsrecht (ZWeR) and leads the AI MEETS LAW platform. His teaching includes advanced civil law courses and specialized competition law programs at Tübingen University.
