جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Evidence Law
• Civil Procedure
• Trial Advocacy
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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.

Adeeb Khalidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Central Asian History
• Soviet History
• Postcolonial Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adeeb Khalid is the Jane and Raphael Bernstein Professor of Asian Studies and History at Carleton College, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. His scholarship bridges Central Asian history, Soviet studies, and postcolonial theory, with a focus on cultural transformations under imperial and revolutionary contexts. PhD and MA from University of Wisconsin-Madison President of Central Eurasian Studies Society (2005-06) Executive Board, Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (2013-15) Key research areas include: Modern Central Asian history (1860s-present) Islam under Russian/Soviet rule Nation-building and colonialism Comparative imperial formations Language and identity politics Anticolonial movements in Eurasia His publications have been translated into Russian, Chinese, Turkish, and Korean. Recent articles examine: Post-Soviet Islamic historiography Colonial Turkestan's exclusion/inclusion dynamics Decolonizing Central Asian national identities Methodological debates in area studies Scientific recognitions: Wayne S. Vucinich Book Prize (2008) Reginald Zelnik Book Prize (2016) Honorable Mention, Joseph Rothschild Prize Active in international academic collaborations, Khalid has held visiting positions at Maison des Sciences de l'Homme in Paris and the Library of Congress's Kluge Center. He teaches courses on Russian Empire, Soviet Revolution, and Middle Eastern cultural history.

Marianne Masonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forensic Linguistics
• Discourse Analysis
• Game Theoretic Pragmatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marianne Mason is an Associate Professor of Translation/Interpreting Studies and Forensic Linguistics at James Madison University (JMU), where she also coordinates the SETI minor and contributes to Linguistics and Legal Studies programs. Holding a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Georgia, along with a BBA in Statistics and an MA in Translation, her expertise spans interdisciplinary research areas including language and law, discourse analysis, and translation studies. She is a 2018–2019 ACLS Fellow for her project on linguistic analysis in the American justice system. Her research focuses on police-layperson interactions, Miranda rights invocation, and interpreter-mediated legal discourse. Notable works include Police Interrogation, Language, and the Law (Cambridge UP, 2024) and co-editing The Discourse of Police Interviews (U Chicago Press, 2020). She has provided expert testimony in criminal cases and serves on editorial boards for journals like Translation and Interpreting Studies . Educations: Ph.D. Linguistics, University of Georgia MA Translation, [institution not specified] BBA Production Management/Statistics, [institution not specified] Research Projects: ACLS-funded study on language in the American justice system Custodial interrogation reform analysis Affiliations: International Association for Forensic and Legal Linguistics National Association of Judiciary Interpreters & Translators (NAJIT)

• Law and Psychology
• Visual Evidence
• Cognitive Psychology of Legal Decision Making
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Neal R. Feigenson serves as the Lynne L. Pantalena Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. He teaches core courses including torts, evidence, civil procedure, and visual persuasion in the law, blending doctrinal instruction with interdisciplinary perspectives on legal cognition. Education: BA, University of Maryland JD, Harvard University Professor Feigenson's scholarship fundamentally explores how cognitive and social psychology shapes legal decision-making processes, with particular emphasis on the transformative impact of visual and multimedia evidence in courtroom settings. His research investigates juror perception biases, the psychological mechanisms behind legal blame attribution, and the evolving challenges posed by digital evidence presentation in both physical and virtual courtrooms. This work bridges empirical psychological research with practical legal theory to address critical issues in evidence evaluation and judicial procedure. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a concentrated focus on virtual legal proceedings, demonstrating how video evidence framing influences juror judgments about police conduct and damage awards. His scholarship consistently examines the tension between technological innovation in evidence presentation and foundational legal principles of fairness, credibility assessment, and human interaction within the justice system. Scientific Awards: No specific scientific awards, fellowships, or major honors are documented in the available sources. While detailed information about student advising and research funding is unavailable, Professor Feigenson maintains an active scholarly profile with over 60 publications. His professional activities center on teaching and research within Quinnipiac's law school, where he maintains an office in the School of Law and Education building (Room 110C) and welcomes media inquiries regarding his expertise in legal psychology and evidence law.

Abosede Georgeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• West African History
• History of Lagos
• History of Youth and Childhood
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Abosede George serves as Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Director of Columbia's Institute of African Studies. A historian of Modern Africa, she specializes in West African urban history with concentrated focus on Lagos, youth and childhood studies, women and gender, and migration patterns across colonial and postcolonial contexts. Her educational trajectory includes a B.A. in History and Political Science from Rutgers University (1998), followed by M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. (2006) in History from Stanford University. Prior to joining Columbia in 2007, she held an Assistant Professor position at Trinity College. George's research interrogates intersections of gender, youth, and urban development through frameworks of social reform and transnational exchange. Her acclaimed monograph Making Modern Girls (2014) examines colonial-era girlhood and labor in Lagos, while current work investigates 19th-century migrant communities' reshaping of citizenship in Lagos. She teaches courses spanning African urban history, childhood studies, and gender dynamics. Recent publications reveal evolving scholarly engagement with neoliberalism's impact on African youth, colonial subjecthood through human-animal relations, and Lagos as a site of architectural transnationalism. Her work consistently centers African agency within global historical processes while challenging Western theoretical frameworks. Award highlights include the Aidoo-Snyder Book Prize (2015), Tow Professorship (2022-2024), and fellowships from the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies (2022-2023) and University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Center (2021-2022). George actively mentors junior colleagues across U.S. and Nigerian institutions while serving on executive boards of the African Studies Association Women’s Caucus (which she co-convenes), Global Urban History Project, and Society for History of Childhood and Youth. Her institutional leadership extends to the Columbia University Senate and advisory roles at the Barnard Center for Research on Women.

• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Federal Courts
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donald A. Dripps serves as the Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2004. His academic career includes previous appointments as assistant professor at the University of Illinois College of Law, visiting professor at Duke University School of Law, visiting professor at Cornell University Law School, and James Annenberg Levee Professor of Criminal Procedure at the University of Minnesota Law School. He clerked for the Honorable Amalya Kearse of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City. Dripps earned his JD from the University of Michigan in 1983, where he served as editor-in-chief of the Michigan Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He received his BA from Northwestern University in 1980. His research focuses on the theoretical foundations of constitutional criminal procedure, with particular emphasis on plea bargaining, the void for vagueness doctrine, and the historical evolution of privacy rights. Dripps frequently examines how historical legal contexts inform contemporary constitutional interpretation, especially regarding the Fourth Amendment in the digital age. His work bridges doctrinal analysis with practical criminal justice concerns, exploring systemic feedback loops in criminal justice reform and the philosophical basis of constitutional rights. Dripps's scholarship reveals consistent engagement with emerging challenges in constitutional interpretation, including undefined consent in sexual assault statutes, federalism issues in criminal jurisdiction, and the constitutional dimensions of police surveillance. His publications demonstrate a methodological approach that combines historical analysis with contemporary doctrinal challenges to develop more coherent frameworks for constitutional criminal procedure. Editor-in-chief of the Michigan Law Review Member of the Order of the Coif As a leading scholar in criminal procedure, Dripps has shaped academic and practical understanding through his influential casebooks and law review articles. His work on institutional reform injunctions represents a significant contribution to one of the most dramatic developments in the field in recent decades. His scholarship consistently addresses the relationship between procedural rules and substantive justice outcomes in the criminal justice system.

Cedric Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Racial and Ethnic Politics
• African American Political Thought
• American Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cedric Johnson is a Professor of Political Science and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland and is a member of UIC United Faculty Local 6456. His research focuses on racial and ethnic politics, African American political thought, neoliberalization, and urban governance. Johnson is renowned for his critiques of Black Lives Matter’s strategic limitations and his analysis of post-Katrina New Orleans’ neoliberal transformation. Key publications include The Panthers Can’t Save Us Now (2022), Revolutionaries to Race Leaders (2007, winner of the 2008 W.E.B. DuBois Book Award), and The Neoliberal Deluge (2011). His work spans journals like Catalyst , Labor Studies , and Historical Materialism . Notable honors include the Daniel Singer Millennium Prize (2018) and the Jon Garlock Labor Educator of the Year (2008). Johnson’s scholarship interrogates intersections of race, class, and urban policy, emphasizing systemic critiques of capitalism and policing. His theoretical contributions challenge romanticized views of Black Power while advocating for structural economic reforms. He has served as a labor educator, advising on issues of urban marginalization and neoliberalism’s impacts on marginalized communities.

Heikki Pihlajamäkiمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Law
• Legal History
• Comparative Legal History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heikki Pihlajamäki is a distinguished Academy Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Helsinki , with a secondary title as Professor of Comparative Legal History and Docent in the same field. His research focuses on the evolution of early modern colonial laws across England, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal, contextualizing these within medieval and early modern European empires (Sweden, Germany, Russia). Education: Master of Laws (University of Helsinki, 1987) Licentiate of Laws (University of Helsinki, 1991) Doctor of Laws (University of Helsinki, 1996) His work employs culturally contextualized comparative methods , examining how colonial legal orders interacted with indigenous systems and evolved through trade, governance, and religious influence . Recent publications analyze legal transplants , colonial police ordinances , and commercial law development in Ibero-American contexts. Scientific Awards: Erwin C. Surrency Prize (2008, 2009) Gad Rausing Prize (2024) Medals from Ghent University (2013) and Francqui Foundation (2013) Oikeuskulttuuri-palkinto (2023) Teacher of the Year (1999, 2002) He has supervised doctoral candidates including Marju Luts , Martti Lehti , and Juan Benito Cañizares Navarro , while serving on editorial boards for journals like Retfærd , Oikeus , and Journal of Baltic Studies . His current project, CoCoLaw , investigates legal interactions in early modern colonial powers.

Saul Kassinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychology and Law
• False Confessions
• Criminal Justice Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Saul Kassin is a **Distinguished Professor of Psychology** at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. As a **Professor Emeritus at Williams College**, he pioneered research on false confessions since the 1980s. He has held leadership roles in the Psychology-and-Law Division of the APA and authored its influential White Paper on false confessions. His work focuses on interrogations, forensic confirmation bias, jury decision-making, and wrongful conviction prevention. **Education**: - Ph.D. in Personality & Social Psychology, University of Connecticut (1978) - Postdoctoral fellowships at University of Kansas, Federal Judicial Center, Stanford University - B.S. in Psychology, Brooklyn College (1974) **Research Interests**: Kassin explores how innocent people confess, the psychological mechanisms behind false confessions, and the systemic flaws in criminal justice systems. He examines police interrogation tactics, juror biases, and the contamination of evidence by confessions. His work emphasizes practical reforms, such as video recording interrogations and curbing forensic bias. **Awards & Recognition**: Recipient of lifetime achievement awards from APA, APS, AP-LS, EAPL, and iiiRG. His contributions are highlighted in media like Ken Burns’ The Central Park Five and his 2022 book Duped . **Grants & Consultancy**: Consulted on high-profile cases and policy reforms. Advocates for transparency in legal processes and has authored textbooks like Social Psychology (12th ed., 2024). **Teams & Labs**: Leads a research group at John Jay conducting experiments on interrogation dynamics, forensic science bias, and legal decision-making.

Brian L. Cutlerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Social Psychology
• Law and Public Policy
• Judgment and Decision Making
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Brian L. Cutler is a Professor and Media Psychology Program Director at Fielding Graduate University, with additional appointment as Professor of Forensic Psychology at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. With over 30 years of faculty experience spanning two U.S. and one Canadian university, he has established himself as a leading authority in forensic psychology and legal psychology. Dr. Cutler earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1987. His academic journey includes tenured faculty positions at multiple institutions and 19 years of academic administration experience. He has continuously conducted psychological research on legal issues since 1983, establishing a robust scholarly career. Dr. Cutler's research program focuses on the critical intersection of psychology and law, with particular expertise in eyewitness identification, false confessions, and recorded criminal interrogations. His work spans Applied Social Psychology, Law and Public Policy, Judgment and Decision Making, and Person Perception. His research has significant implications for legal procedures, criminal justice reform, and the prevention of wrongful convictions. His scholarly contributions have helped shape best practices in eyewitness identification procedures and interrogation techniques. Analysis of Dr. Cutler's publication record reveals a consistent focus on improving the reliability of eyewitness evidence and understanding the psychological dynamics of interrogations. His research demonstrates how memory contamination can occur in lineup identifications, how coercive interrogation tactics can produce false confessions, and how technological advancements impact legal proceedings. Recent work has examined the effects of the pandemic on courtroom procedures and the development of standardized assessment instruments for interrogations. Throughout his career, Dr. Cutler has supervised numerous master's theses and doctoral dissertations. He has authored or co-authored significant research grants and has served as a consultant and expert witness in high-profile legal cases involving eyewitness identification and coercive interrogation. His expertise is regularly sought by legal professionals seeking to understand the psychological factors that impact legal evidence. As the founder and president of Coral Coast Group, Dr. Cutler extends his scholarly work into practical applications, providing behavioral research services to diverse clients. He has taught continuing legal education courses to attorneys across the United States and has held leadership positions including editor-in-chief of Law and Human Behavior (2005-2011) and president of the American Psychology-Law Society (2011-2013).

Hannah Quirkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Criminal Justice Reform
• Miscarriages of Justice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Hannah Quirk is a Professor in Criminal Law at King's College London's The Dickson Poon School of Law. She serves as General Editor of The Criminal Law Review and sits on the board of The Wrongful Conviction Law Review . Prior to King's, she was Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester and held roles at the Criminal Cases Review Commission and Legal Services Research Centre. Her research focuses on wrongful convictions, sentencing reform, and the right of silence, with notable contributions to miscarriage of justice cases like the Post Office scandal. She has supervised 7 successful PhD students and is a media commentator on criminal justice issues. Awards include the Inner Temple Academic Fellowship and roles as a Trustee of Transform Justice and The Sentencing Academy. Education: Master of Arts in Social and Political Sciences, University of Cambridge M.Phil in Criminology, University of Cambridge Doctor of Philosophy in Legal Studies, University of Wolverhampton Research Interests: Dr Quirk's work examines systemic flaws in criminal justice, including the erosion of the right of silence, disclosure failures, and compensation for wrongful convictions. Her recent focus includes pandemic-driven legal reforms (e.g., jury-less trials during Covid-19) and AI's role in forensic investigations. She has published extensively on sentencing guidelines for medical manslaughter and judicial accountability in historical miscarriages of justice. Recent Article Trends: Her recent publications explore AI's impact on rape investigations, post-Covid legal adaptations, and the Post Office scandal's implications for institutional accountability. She also critiques the time limits on prosecuting historical sexual offences and advocates for stronger protections for the accused's procedural rights. Awards & Roles: Inner Temple Academic Fellow (2019–present) Trustee, The Sentencing Academy (2018–2023) Board Member, Transform Justice (2018–2023) Associate Academic Fellow, JUSTICE (2016–2018) Advising & Grants: Supervised 7 PhD students in criminal justice and legal reform topics. Active in public engagement through media commentary and hosting discussions with attorneys featured in Netflix documentaries like Making a Murderer . Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Criminal Cases Review Commission and Innocence Project New Orleans. Part of the editorial teams for Criminal Law Review and The Crown Court Compendium .

Brent Snookمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Psychology
• Criminal Justice System
• Investigative Interviewing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brent Snook is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on Psychology and Law, particularly improving investigative practices and decision-making within the criminal justice system. He holds advanced degrees: B.A. from Memorial University, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool. Snook’s research examines psychological-based investigative methods, including interrogation practices, witness interviewing techniques, and alibi assessment. His work aims to enhance legal literacy and ensure ethical standards in criminal justice. Key areas include youth interrogation rights, false confessions, and the efficacy of police questioning strategies. Recent studies explore cognitive biases in legal contexts and multimedia tools to improve witness comprehension. Publications span forensic psychology, legal decision-making, and investigative interviewing. His work highlights challenges in current interrogation models and advocates for evidence-based reforms. Snook collaborates with law enforcement agencies to train professionals in ethical practices. He leads the Psychology and Law Lab, emphasizing practical applications of research to real-world criminal justice challenges. Education: B.A. (Memorial University), M.Sc. and Ph.D. (University of Liverpool) Affiliations: Faculty of Science, Psychology Department, Psychology and Law Lab Labs/Teams: Psychology and Law Lab at Memorial University

Jacqueline Hodgsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Criminal Justice
• European Legal Systems
• Policing Practices
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jacqueline Hodgson is a Professor and Director of COPR at the University of Warwick's School of Law . Her research focuses on comparative criminal justice systems, policing, prosecution dynamics, and the safeguarding of suspect rights across Europe. She has led major EU-funded projects analyzing legal reforms in Britain, France, and other European jurisdictions. Her work bridges legal, political, and psychological dimensions, including collaborations on forensic interventions, refugee tribunal decision-making, and creative methodologies for police-community engagement. Key publications include The Metamorphosis of Criminal Justice (2020), examining evolving legal models, and studies on juvenile suspects' rights and police custody practices. Her research has informed EU legislative reforms and emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to justice challenges. Current projects address female detainees' treatment and the role of arts in fostering police-community trust.

Alice Ristrophمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminal Law
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Procedure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alice Ristroph is a Professor at Brooklyn Law School , appointed to the inaugural Les Fagen Professorship in June 2024. She joined the faculty in 2017 and specializes in Criminal Law , Constitutional Law , and Criminal Procedure , with a focus on violence, resistance, and carceral systems. Areas of Expertise: Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Key Research Themes: State violence, carceral ideologies, punishment theory, and resistance movements Education: A.B., Ph.D. from Harvard University; J.D. from Harvard Law School Her scholarship interrogates the legal frameworks sustaining mass incarceration and examines constitutional mechanisms to regulate state violence. She has published extensively in top journals like Yale Law Journal , Columbia Law Review , and Virginia Law Review , addressing topics such as police brutality, felon disenfranchisement, and the Second Amendment in carceral contexts. Scientific Awards : Les Fagen Professorship (2024) Member, American Law Institute Professor Ristroph previously taught at Seton Hall University and the University of Utah and worked as a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. She is also a prolific textbook author and contributor to legal discourse on carceral practices.

Michelle Mattisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Forensic Psychology
• Criminal Justice Systems
• Vulnerable Witness Support
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Mattison is a Visiting Professor at the University of Chester's School of Society, appointed in March 2021. She previously served as an Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology at the same institution and continues collaborating with its School of Psychology. Her research centers on vulnerability in criminal justice settings, particularly improving evidence collection from vulnerable witnesses such as autistic individuals, sexual assault survivors, and those with learning disabilities. Michelle’s work emphasizes practical approaches to enhance justice accessibility, including the use of sketching during interviews to aid memory recall, intermediary roles for communication barriers, and policy critiques of existing legal frameworks. Her contributions span forensic psychology, police interrogation techniques, and mental health considerations within legal contexts. Her articles reflect a focus on systemic improvements: analyzing witness support mechanisms, critique of evidence-based gaps in legal protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent studies include autism accommodation strategies in courts, sexual assault referral center operations, and the efficacy of sketch-based memory tools for vulnerable populations. Michelle actively engages with stakeholders to bridge gaps between research and legal practice, advocating for evidence-informed policies that protect marginalized groups within the criminal justice system.