Emily Taylor Poppe is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, holding a courtesy appointment as Professor of Sociology. As Faculty Director of the Initiative for Inclusive Civil Justice, she leads interdisciplinary research addressing civil justice inequalities. Her work spans legal representation effects, estate law reforms, and legal profession regulation. She serves on editorial boards for Law & Social Inquiry and Law & Society Review , and holds roles with the American Law Institute and Uniform Law Commission. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology (Cornell University), J.D. (Northwestern University), A.B. in Public Policy and Spanish (Duke University). Research focuses on three core areas: civil justice access pathways, legal profession institutional dynamics, and equitable estate/trust law reforms. Recent honors include appointments as Reporter for the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act and Associate Reporter for High-Volume Civil Adjudication principles. Teaching includes courses on Access to Civil Justice, Wills & Trusts, and Procedural Analysis. Active in law reform, she co-chairs the New Legal Realism Collaborative Research Network and advises on legal technology initiatives.
Kenneth Lowande serves as Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Professor of Public Policy (by courtesy) at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, with additional affiliation as a Faculty Associate at the Center for Political Studies. His research centers on American civic institutions and policymaking processes, with particular expertise in presidential power, congressional oversight mechanisms, and bureaucratic politics. Lowande's research interests span American political institutions , focusing on how presidents exercise power through executive actions, how Congress conducts oversight of the executive branch, and how bureaucratic agencies respond to political pressures. His work employs diverse methodologies including archival research, expert surveys, experimental designs, and analysis of large administrative datasets. He examines critical questions about the durability of executive actions, public perceptions of unilateral policymaking, and the conditions under which bureaucratic agencies respond to political demands from Congress and the President. His publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact across top political science journals, with a notable trend toward examining the intersection of presidential power with bureaucratic implementation and congressional oversight. Recent work increasingly incorporates experimental and survey methodologies alongside traditional archival and observational approaches, reflecting methodological pluralism in his research program. His articles collectively reveal a sustained interest in how institutional constraints shape political behavior and policy outcomes in American government. Lowande's scholarly contributions have been recognized with the 2025 Neustadt Award for his book False Front: The Failed Promise of Presidential Power , which has received praise as "a tour de force that will reorient scholarship on the American presidency" (Frances Lee) and "an important argument about the fundamental power and behavior of the modern presidency" (David Lewis). His current research agenda includes multiple working papers examining presidential staffing patterns, the relationship between congressional oversight and predictive claims, and how presidents use executive action to shift public attention. Lowande maintains active collaborations with scholars across the discipline and contributes to academic discourse through editorial-reviewed publications in the Annual Review of Political Science.
Gregory J. Wawro is a Professor of Political Science at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1997) and specializes in American Politics, Political Methodology, and legislative processes. His research focuses on Congress, elections, campaign finance, judicial politics, and political economy. Notable works include Filibuster: Obstruction and Lawmaking in the United States Senate (2013, co-authored with Eric Schickler) and Time Counts: Quantitative Analysis for Historical Social Science (2012, with Ira Katznelson). He has received several awards, including the Richard J. Fenno Prize and E.E. Schattschneider Award. Wawro has taught courses like Political Science W3322: The American Congress and has been a visiting scholar at Harvard University's Center for Basic Research in the Social Sciences. His work bridges historical analysis and quantitative methods, examining institutional dynamics, judicial behavior, and legislative strategies. Key research interests include procedural obstruction in the Senate, judicial decision-making, and the impact of political institutions on policy outcomes. His publications span journals such as American Journal of Political Science and Political Analysis , reflecting expertise in both historical and methodological dimensions of political science.
Nicholas Almendares serves as Associate Professor of Law at Indiana University's Maurer School of Law, joining the faculty in 2020 after directing the Karsh Center for Law and Democracy at the University of Virginia School of Law. His academic journey includes teaching positions at Seton Hall University School of Law and Tulane University Law School, complemented by clerkship experience with the Honorable Janis Graham Jack in the Southern District of Texas. His educational foundation comprises a BA from Amherst College (2002), JD from New York University School of Law (2009), and PhD in Politics from NYU (2014) with specialties in political economy and political theory. Among his academic distinctions, he was named a Dwight D. Opperman Scholar during law school and organized the symposium "Tort Law in the Shadow of Preemption". Almendares' research adopts an interdisciplinary lens examining accountability and democracy across legal frameworks. His scholarship critically engages administrative law , civil procedure , and class actions while integrating economic, social science, and philosophical perspectives. Core themes include separation of powers dynamics, collective responsibility mechanisms, and campaign finance regulation within democratic institutions. His publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on democratic governance through legal structures, with recent works spanning judicial review's role in democracy enhancement, agency accountability frameworks, and electoral integrity challenges. This interdisciplinary output appears across premier law reviews and cross-disciplinary journals in philosophy and political science. Dwight D. Opperman Scholar (NYU Law) While specific current advising details remain undisclosed, his scholarly impact is evidenced by international workshop presentations and collaborations across legal academia. His research methodology bridges doctrinal legal analysis with empirical social science approaches, particularly evident in collaborative works examining joint intention theory and blame-shifting dynamics in public welfare contexts. Almendares maintains active scholarly engagement through the Social Science Research Network and ORCID, with expertise concentrated in administrative law, civil procedure, class actions, election law, and law and economics frameworks.
Professor Claudio Radaelli is a leading political scientist specializing in public policy at University College London (UCL), affiliated with the Department of Political Science within the School of Public Policy. He holds visiting appointments at the College of Europe (Bruges/Natolin) and serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Copenhagen. Education: Degree in Economics and Social Sciences from Bocconi University; PhD in Political Science from the University of Florence Previous Roles: Director of the Centre for European Governance at the University of Exeter (2004–2018), Professor of Public Policy at the University of Bradford, IdEx Chair at the University of Bordeaux, Jean Monnet Fellow at the European University Institute His research focuses on European Union policy processes, regulatory reform, and the role of expertise, narratives, and ideas in governance. Methodologically, he combines qualitative, quantitative, and set-theoretical approaches, with a particular emphasis on regulatory impact assessment, policy learning, and technocracy. Recent work explores behavioral analysis in public administration, the intersection of policy learning and innovation, and the semantic dimensions of better regulation. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in regulatory metrics, policy learning mechanisms, behavioral science applications, and EU governance. Key disciplines include Public Policy, Political Science, and Regulatory Analysis, with subfields spanning technocracy, stakeholder consultation, cross-level learning, and digital policy tools. Scientific Awards: Recipient of two European Research Council Advanced Grants, including the Protego project on procedural tools for governance; IdEx Chair at the Centre Emile Durkheim (2014) Radaelli has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students, though specific names are not listed. His grants include sustained funding from the European Research Council. He actively contributes to academic networks like the Science of Democracy and the International Public Policy Association. Current work examines nonviolence digitalization and future-proofing public management.
Bridget Fahey is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, affiliated with the University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute. She co-directs the Data Ecology Research Initiative, funded by a $1M grant. Her research focuses on constitutional law, federalism, and the legal frameworks governing government data use. Fahey holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Chicago and a JD from Yale Law School. Education: B.A. in Political Science, University of Chicago J.D., Yale Law School Her research explores federal-state interactions, legal tools in intergovernmental projects, and the structural law of data. Key themes include cooperative federalism’s administrative systems, contractual instruments in governance, and cross-jurisdictional data markets. Recent work examines data federalism and misinformation governance. Research Contributions: Her scholarship bridges legal theory and data science, analyzing how law shapes governmental data practices. Notable projects include studies on layered constitutionalism, coordinated rulemaking, and intergovernmental data exchange. Affiliations: Co-Director, Data Ecology Research Initiative; Public Law Workshop Co-Coordinator. Teaching: Teaches 1L Contracts and Constitutional Law, and leads interdisciplinary seminars on topics like Free Speech and Space Law.
IGNACIO DURBAN MARTIN is a Professor in the Department of Constitutional Law at the Faculty of Law, Universitat de València. He is affiliated with the DEM+ Research group on constituent power and new constitutionalism. His research focuses on the distribution of powers between the Spanish state and autonomous communities, civil law plurality, and housing rights legislation. Doctorate in Constitutional Law (2018) from Universitat de València Supervised by Dr. Remedio Sánchez Ferriz His recent work examines constitutional reform challenges, autonomic legal frameworks, and housing rights. Articles highlight comparative analyses of regional autonomy, judicialization of legislative processes, and legal integration in asymmetric federalism. Current projects address legislative harmonization and the impact of housing laws on regional legal systems. His collaborations and research contributions emphasize the complexities of Spain's territorial organization and civil law diversity. While no specific awards or student supervision details are listed, his academic output reflects a deep engagement with constitutional dynamics and institutional accountability.
Marin K. Levy is the Melvin Shimm Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University School of Law. She joined the faculty in 2009 and currently serves as Faculty Director of the Bolch Judicial Institute. Her academic focus spans judicial administration, civil procedure, federal courts, and remedies. Levy holds a J.D. from Yale Law School (2007), an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge (2004), and dual B.A. degrees from Yale College (2003). Her research explores judicial management practices, appellate court operations, and legal reform. Notable works include Written and Unwritten: The Rules of the U.S. Courts of Appeals (2024) and Federal Standards of Review (2013). She has testified before Congress on judicial reform and co-authored influential articles in top law reviews. Levy teaches Civil Procedure, Remedies, and Judicial Decisionmaking. Her awards include Duke's Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and membership in the American Law Institute. She previously served as Director of Duke’s Program in Public Law and clerked for Judge José A. Cabranes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Jordan Singer is a Professor at New England Law | Boston, specializing in judicial systems, court efficiency, and legal reform. Their research focuses on judicial performance evaluation, rulemaking processes, and institutional accountability within legal frameworks. Notable areas include federal and state court operations, ethical standards for judges, and the impact of technological transparency in courtrooms. Key research themes include analyzing court efficiency through statistical models (e.g., hierarchical linear modeling), studying the cognitive dynamics of federal rulemaking, and evaluating judicial accountability mechanisms in the #MeToo era. Their work frequently intersects with public policy, aiming to improve systemic productivity and trust in legal institutions. Publications consistently address topics like judicial recall/retention, advisory opinions in international law, and the role of chief justices. While no formal awards are listed, their contributions to legal scholarship and institutional critique are significant. Ongoing projects likely explore evolving challenges in judicial transparency and systemic legal efficiency.
Rachel Augustine Potter is an Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia and a Senior Fellow at the Miller Center for Public Affairs. She also holds a courtesy appointment as Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. Her work centers on American political institutions, with a focus on the bureaucracy, executive branch, and regulatory processes. Ph.D., Political Science & Public Policy, University of Michigan M.A., Political Science, University of Michigan M.P.P., Public Policy, University of Southern California B.A., Communication, Boston College Her research explores the strategic use of procedures in bureaucracy, particularly how agencies navigate political oversight through rulemaking tactics such as slow-rolling, fast-tracking, and the use of contractors. She investigates how political control, organizational capacity, and gender dynamics influence policy outcomes in the federal bureaucracy. Her work bridges political science, public administration, and administrative law, often employing large-scale datasets and empirical analysis. Her recent publications focus on topics such as regulatory contracting, presidential influence on federal research, gender and leadership in agencies, and the politicization of sub-regulatory guidance. The trend across her articles shows a consistent interest in the hidden mechanisms of administrative power and how unelected officials shape public policy within a separation of powers system. American Political Science Association's Theodore Lowi Award for best first book APSA Richard Neustadt Award for best book on executive politics APSA Herbert A. Simon Award for public administration scholarship National Academy of Public Administration's Louis Brownlow Award Potter has served as an expert witness before Congress and as a consultant to the Administrative Conference of the United States. She was President of the Midwest Public Administration Caucus and is actively involved in policy discussions on executive governance. She has directed graduate admissions in her department, indicating leadership in academic administration. Her research has been supported by extensive data collection and collaborative projects with scholars across institutions. She is affiliated with research teams studying the administrative presidency and executive policymaking, often collaborating with experts like Andrew Rudalevige, Kenneth Lowande, and Bridget Dooling. Her lab or research group is not explicitly named, but her work involves data-driven analysis of federal rulemaking, procurement, and agency behavior, suggesting a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
Jorge Barrera-Rojas is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law and Rodes Fellow in Law and Religion at the Church, State & Society Program of Notre Dame Law School, University of Notre Dame. He previously held positions as an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Chile and University San Sebastian, and served as a non-resident Fellow at Stanford Law School's Constitutional Law Center (2021–2023). Education: LL.B., Universidad de Chile (2011, with distinction) LL.M., UCLA School of Law (2017) J.S.D., Notre Dame Law School (Cum laude) Ph.D., International and European Law, University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne His research focuses on Constitutional Law , Education Law , and Religious Freedom . Key areas include federal education policy, the right to education under international frameworks, and the interplay between constitutional systems and religious rights in Latin America. Recent work explores challenges in balancing parental rights, children's autonomy, and state authority in educational contexts. Professional experience includes roles as Chief Counsel for the Chilean Constitutional Council (2023), Comparative and Foreign Law Counsel at the U.S. Law Library of Congress, and legal practice in Chilean Congress and the law firm Bofill Mir Abogados (2018–2022). Publications highlight themes like cooperative federalism in U.S. education, holistic constitutional approaches to education rights, and religious freedom erosion in Latin America. He is a recipient of the Rodes Fellowship , recognizing his contributions to law and religion studies.
John Thorlin is an Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law . His work combines quantitative analysis and law-and-economics approaches to explore intersections between law and politics, with a focus on constitutional law , national security law , and administrative law . Education: J.D., Harvard Law School (2012); B.A., Harvard University (2009), cum laude in Engineering Sciences, with a language citation in Russian. Thorlin’s research examines how mutual defense treaties shape presidential war powers, critiques originalist interpretations of the Free Exercise Clause, and analyzes federal rulemaking challenges like climate change discount rates. His publications often bridge empirical rigor with constitutional theory. Recent work includes evaluating national security frameworks, judicial review standards , and systemic barriers to racial diversity in law firms . He also contributes to Second Amendment debates through historical and linguistic analysis. Scientific Awards: Third place, Astral Codex Ten's 2024 Book Review Competition Thorlin’s prior roles include attorney at the Central Intelligence Agency and senior counsel positions in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. He served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center (2017–2023) and presented at symposia on topics like originalist jurisprudence and military strategy .
Robert J. Carroll is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana. His research focuses on International Relations and Political Economy , with methodological expertise in Game Theory and Strategic Modeling . He teaches courses such as PS 231 (Introductory Game Theory) and PS 580 (PhD Seminar in International Relations). Carroll's recent publications explore Strategic decision-making in institutional settings Signaling mechanisms in autocratic regimes Quantitative frameworks for measuring political phenomena His pedagogical innovations include a flipped classroom model and a narrative-driven course universe called Olympia , which integrates storytelling and gamification elements like ALMA tokens to enhance engagement with mathematical concepts.
Daniel J. Capra is a distinguished faculty member at Fordham University School of Law specializing in evidence law and the Federal Rules of Evidence. His extensive scholarship addresses both foundational principles and emerging challenges in evidence law, with particular expertise in hearsay rules, expert testimony, electronic discovery, and the impact of new technologies on evidentiary standards. Professor Capra's research focuses on the intersection of traditional evidence principles with contemporary legal challenges. His work spans theoretical examinations of evidence rulemaking processes and practical analyses of courtroom applications. He has made significant contributions to debates about evidence reform, arguing for thoughtful evolution of evidence rules through the established rulemaking process rather than judicial improvisation. His recent scholarship addresses cutting-edge issues including deepfake technology, visual evidence presentation, and the ongoing relevance of the Federal Rules of Evidence in modern litigation. Professor Capra's scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with the most pressing issues in evidence law. His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational work on jurisdiction and civil procedure to increasingly specialized focus on evidence rules and their adaptation to technological change. The 2024 publications on deepfakes and visual evidence illustrate his commitment to addressing the most current challenges facing evidence law. Professor Capra maintains an active collaborative research agenda, most notably with Liesa L. Richter of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. His work frequently bridges academic scholarship and practical legal application, as evidenced by collaborations with sitting judges and practitioners. While specific advising information isn't provided in the available materials, his extensive publication record suggests he likely mentors students interested in evidence law, civil procedure, and legal theory.
Christopher R. Yukins serves as the Lynn David Research Professor in Government Procurement Law at The George Washington University Law School. With extensive experience in public procurement law, he previously worked as a trial attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice handling bid protests and contract claims. Currently of counsel to Arnold & Porter LLP, he advises the U.S. delegation to UNCITRAL's Model Procurement Law reform working group and serves on multiple professional committees including the American Bar Association's Public Contract Law Section. Education: BA, Harvard University JD, University of Virginia Professor Yukins specializes in government contract formation and performance, bid protests, Contract Disputes Act litigation, and comparative international procurement systems. His research focuses on emerging policy questions in U.S. procurement, particularly digital transformation, anti-corruption measures, green procurement initiatives, and international trade implications. He co-runs GW Law's popular colloquium series on procurement reform with Professor Steven Schooner and serves as faculty advisor to the Public Contract Law Journal. His recent scholarly output demonstrates significant engagement with contemporary procurement challenges including AI applications (Percipient.ai), post-Loper Bright regulatory frameworks, transatlantic green procurement strategies, EU foreign subsidy regulations, and Ukraine's ProZorro anti-corruption system. These works reveal a consistent pattern of addressing the intersection between traditional procurement principles and emerging technological, geopolitical, and sustainability challenges. Professor Yukins maintains active professional engagement through contributions to publications like Washington Technology, Government Contractor, and Legal Times, while advising governmental bodies on procurement reform. His work with international organizations like UNCITRAL demonstrates global recognition of his expertise in harmonizing procurement practices across jurisdictions.
