Morris H. Stocks is a Professor and Don Jones Chair of Accountancy at the Patterson School of Accountancy, University of Mississippi, where he has been a faculty member since 1991. He previously served in key administrative roles including Provost, Executive Vice Chancellor (with a year as Interim Chancellor), and Dean of the Patterson School. Under his deanship, the school achieved a top-25 national accounting program ranking for the first time. Education: B.S. Accounting, Trevecca Nazarene College (1977) M.S. Accounting, Middle Tennessee State University (1984) Ph.D. Accounting, University of South Carolina-Columbia (1991) Research Focus: Dr. Stocks' work spans auditing, taxation, financial reporting, corporate governance, and accounting education. His publications investigate practical and theoretical dimensions of accounting, including ethical standards, educational outcomes, regulatory impacts, and organizational behavior in financial contexts. Publications Insight: His research demonstrates consistent emphasis on accounting ethics, pedagogy, and regulatory compliance, with recent articles exploring professional bias and educational effectiveness. Earlier works frequently address taxation policy, audit standards, and financial disclosures across corporate and nonprofit sectors. Awards and Honors: Elsie M. Hood Outstanding Teacher Award (1998) Don Jones Chair of Accountancy (endowed position) Administrative Leadership: Dr. Stocks contributed significantly to institutional growth as Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor, overseeing academic operations and strategic planning. His leadership expanded the university's academic profile during a period of unprecedented enrollment growth.
Prof. Dr. Sven Husmann is a Chair Holder and Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Administration at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder). He serves as Dean and holds prominent roles in the university's governance, including membership in the Presidential Board, Foundation Board, Audit Committee, and Library Commission. His academic work focuses on finance and capital market theory, with a specialization in corporate valuation and risk management. Professor of Business Administration Chair of Finance and Capital Market Theory Dean, European University Viadrina His research explores the intersection of taxation and corporate finance, particularly in discounted cash flow (DCF) methodologies, weighted average cost of capital (WACC) frameworks, and valuation under international accounting standards. Recent publications address tax-optimal financing, investment appraisal, and risk modeling in global markets. Husmann's scholarly output spans peer-reviewed journals, book chapters, and discussion papers. Key themes include tax-adjusted valuation techniques, capital market dynamics, and empirical studies on corporate risk management. He frequently collaborates with researchers like Kruschwitz, Löffler, and Stephan on finance theory and policy. He leads the Chair of Finance and Capital Market Theory team at the European University Viadrina, mentoring students and contributing to academic discourse through publications and conference participation. His office hours are available by appointment, and he provides guidance on bachelor's and master's theses.
Sebastian Brüggemann is a German legal scholar specialising in Internet, data-protection and IT law. Since 2013 he has been a part-time lecturer (Lehrbeauftragter) at the Faculty of Law of Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, and he holds parallel teaching appointments in data-protection and IT law at the Universities of Applied Sciences in Kehl and Ludwigsburg as well as at ZHAW School of Management and Law in Winterthur, Switzerland. In private practice he works as in-house counsel (Syndikusrechtsanwalt) for a large international IT company, focusing on data-protection and technology law. Education: 2003-2011: Studies of Law and General Rhetoric, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen 2009: First State Law Examination, Tübingen 2011: Magister Artium in General Rhetoric, Tübingen 2010-2012: Legal clerkship (Referendariat), including stages at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer and eco – Verband der Internetwirtschaft 2012: Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.), Tübingen – dissertation on third-party disclosure claims against Internet providers in copyright enforcement 2013: Admission as attorney (Rechtsanwalt) 2013-2015: Part-time LL.M. in Information Technology Law, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg Research interests span the intersection of law and digital technology: data-protection compliance under the GDPR, cybersecurity regulation, copyright in digital media, network neutrality, M2M/IoT legal issues, and the legal framework of behavioural advertising. His work frequently analyses German, European and comparative US developments. He has authored a monograph, numerous commentaries to GDPR/BDSG provisions, model IT contracts, and more than two dozen peer-reviewed articles and case notes since 2013, identifying recurring themes such as data portability, ISP liability, streaming and copyright, and the challenges of Industrie 4.0. Professional memberships & science communication: editorial board of Privacy in Germany , core team member of the Telemedicus IT-law portal, member of IAPP, DGRI and GRUR, and co-author of sector guidelines issued by Bitkom and eco association. There is no indication of supervised doctoral or master’s students in the supplied material; his teaching activities concentrate on specialised continuing-education courses and part-time lectures.
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Reimann is an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Regensburg, specializing in inheritance law, corporate law, and tax law. With a distinguished career spanning decades, he has focused on practical applications of legal frameworks at the intersection of estate succession and business structures. Education: Studied law at the universities of Bonn, Lausanne, and Würzburg (1961-1965), with a doctorate in law (1967). Research Interests: His work addresses complex legal challenges in: Inheritance law, particularly testamentary executorship Corporate law, especially its overlap with inheritance and tax law Foundation law and cross-border corporate transformations National and international estate planning Legal form design (articles of association, estate agreements) Publications: A prolific scholar, he co-founded the journal Zeitschrift für Erbrecht und Vermögensnachfolge (ZEV) and contributed to major legal commentaries like Staudinger. His works include the 7th edition of Handbook of Testamentary Execution (2020) and Testament and Inheritance Contract (7th ed., 2020). Professional Roles: Beyond academia, he served as: External Consultant (Of Counsel) at Deloitte & Touche GmbH Chairman of the Cost Law Committee of the Federal Chamber of Notaries (1998-2013) Member of the German Notary Association and Academic Association for Family Law Collaborator with the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) Advising and Boards: Regularly supervises dissertations in inheritance and corporate law, while holding advisory and supervisory roles in cultural institutions and corporate entities across Germany and abroad.
Ellika Sevelin is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department in the Department of Law at Lund University. She also serves as a Researcher in the Integration and Law division. Her research focuses on jurisprudence, evidence theory, tax law, and conceptual analysis. She is a member of the interdisciplinary research group LEVIC (Law, Evidence and Cognition) and has defended her doctoral thesis on the law/fact distinction in 2017. Research Interests: Common law and legal positivism Evidentiary theory and legal methodology Tax law and administrative law Conceptual analysis of legal distinctions Gender perspectives in law Teaching: She teaches general law, tax law, evidence theory, administrative law, and jurisprudence from a gender perspective at both undergraduate and advanced levels. She also serves as a thesis supervisor and contributes to external training programs, such as the Swedish Migration Agency's project on asylum law. Projects and Grants: Lead researcher in projects like 'Law beyond the “school market”' and 'Deconstructing Measures of Immigrant Integration in Sweden' Involved in interdisciplinary initiatives, including LEVIC and the 'Legal Persons and Legal Personhood' project Labs and Teams: Active in the LEVIC group, which explores intersections between law, evidence, and cognitive science. Collaborates with institutions like KEFU and the Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies.
Helen Mengbing Ren is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Accounting at the University of Liverpool Management School. She holds a PhD in Finance from Warwick Business School, a MSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Warwick, and a BSc in Accounting and Finance from the University of Bristol. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) since 2022. Her research focuses on capital markets, empirical corporate finance, corporate disclosures, regulation, information asymmetry, and risk management. Her work has been presented at prominent conferences like the Financial Management Association and the American Accounting Association, and featured in media such as Columbia Law School’s Blue Sky Blog and Global Banking and Finance Review Magazine. Helen’s publications address topics like derivative disclosures, stock price crash risks, and tax avoidance impacts. She has served as an ad hoc reviewer for major journals and conferences. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating modules in Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance Research, and Managerial Finance across different program codes. Education: PhD in Finance, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick MSc in Accounting and Finance, University of Warwick BSc in Accounting and Finance, University of Bristol Media Contributions: "Financially Constrained Firms Are More Susceptible to a Stock Price Crash – But Why?" (Banking and Finance Review Magazine, 2018) "How Financial Constraints Affect Stock-Price Crash Risk?" (Columbia Law School’s Blue Sky Blog, 2017) Her research highlights include analyzing the relationship between financial constraints and stock price volatility, evaluating disclosure effectiveness in derivative markets, and exploring insider trading dynamics linked to crash risk.
Assoc. Prof. Altan RENÇBER is an academic at Istanbul University, Faculty of Law, Department of Public Law. His research focuses on Tax Law, Criminal Law, and Social Sciences, with a particular emphasis on intersections between tax compliance, legal procedures, and constitutional principles. Education: PhD in Public Law (Istanbul University, 2017), Postgraduate in Financial Law (Istanbul University, 2012), BA in Law (Istanbul Bilgi University, 2010). Career: Associate Professor (2022–present), Assistant Professor (2018–2022), Research Assistant (2011–2018). Research Trends: Recent publications address OECD tax policies, digital taxation, double jeopardy principles in tax crimes, and procedural challenges in tax enforcement. His work combines theoretical analysis with practical implications for Turkish and international tax systems. Activities: Active in scientific conferences (e.g., International Public Finance Conferences), peer review committees (e.g., Istanbul University Faculty of Law Journal), and professional organizations like the International Fiscal Association.
Vijay Raghavan is a Professor of Law at Brooklyn Law School, specializing in consumer financial protection, contracts, and financial regulation. He serves as Co-Director of the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship and has previously held roles in government agencies, including Deputy Director of Financial Institutions at the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Education: J.D. from The University of Chicago Law School, B.S. from the University of Southern California Professor Raghavan’s research focuses on consumer law, financial regulation, and secured transactions. His current work explores the evolution of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code from 1949 to the present. His recent publications examine topics such as the equity gap in consumer law, debt taxation, and regulatory frameworks for financial services. These works emphasize policy analysis, economic impact, and legal reform. He has authored articles in journals like the Boston College Law Review, Fordham Law Review, and Utah Law Review, with themes spanning consumer rights, marginalized communities, and financial market compliance. Professor Raghavan’s professional background includes creating a low-income taxpayer clinic and practicing tax law at Skadden, Arps, prior to his academic career.
James Repetti is the William J. Kenealy, S.J., Professor of Law at Boston College Law School, where he has taught since 1986. He holds an A.B. from Harvard University, an M.B.A. from Boston College, and a J.D. from Boston College. As a nationally recognized tax expert, Repetti serves as co-author of three major textbooks including Introduction to United States International Taxation (7th Ed., 2022), Partnership Income Taxation (7th Ed., 2023), and Federal Wealth Transfer Taxation (2015). He has published extensively in top law reviews and is a fellow of the American College of Tax Lawyers with an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating. Harvard University - A.B. Boston College - M.B.A. Boston College Law School - J.D. Repetti's research focuses on international taxation, estate and gift taxation, partnership tax structures, and tax equity principles. His work addresses both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in federal tax policy, with particular attention to wealth inequality, corporate governance, and cross-border tax implications. He co-founded BC Law’s Tax Policy Collaborative and has consulted for the U.S. Senate Budget Committee, Internal Revenue Service, and Justice Department. His scholarly contributions include over 20 books and numerous articles in journals such as the NYU Law Review , Vanderbilt Law Review , and Notre Dame Law Review . Repetti has received significant recognition, including Boston College Law School’s first Excellence in Teaching Award (1999) and election to the American College of Tax Counsel (2020). His commentary appears regularly in major media outlets including Bloomberg, Washington Post , and Wall Street Journal . Fellow, American College of Tax Lawyers AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell rating Excellence in Teaching Award, BC Law (1999) Member, American College of Tax Counsel (2020)
Rudolf Mellinghoff has been Honorarprofessor at the University of Tübingen’s Faculty of Law since 2007 and has served as President of the Bundesfinanzhof (Federal Fiscal Court) since 2011. A judge at the Federal Constitutional Court (Second Senate) from 2001-2011, he previously held judgeships at the Finanzgericht and Oberverwaltungsgericht Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and was deputy member of the state constitutional court. His academic work centres on constitutional boundaries of taxation, tax procedure and comparative tax law. Education: 1975-1980: Law studies, University of Münster 1980: Erste juristische Staatsprüfung 1981-1984: Referendariat, Baden-Württemberg 1984: Zweite juristische Staatsprüfung 2006: Honorary doctorate, University of Greifswald Research interests: Mellinghoff’s scholarship focuses on the intersection of constitutional law and taxation, analysing how fundamental rights and federal structure constrain and shape German and European tax legislation. He has written extensively on VAT, income taxation, tax procedure, tax penalties and the jurisprudence of the Bundesfinanzhof, advocating systematic and constitutionally coherent tax reform. His more than 150 articles and commentaries explore digitalisation challenges for tax law, the relationship between national courts and the CJEU, and the historical development of German tax jurisprudence. Recurrent themes are legal certainty, equality, and the democratic legitimacy of tax rules. Scientific honours: Großes Verdienstkreuz mit Stern und Schulterband (2011) Ehrendoktorwürde, University of Greifswald (2006) Editorial & professional roles: Since 1987 co-editor of the Großkommentar zum Einkommensteuergesetz (20 vols.), member of the Permanent Scientific Committee of the International Fiscal Association, vice-chair of the German Section of the International Commission of Jurists, chair of the advisory board of the Steuerrechtswissenschaftliche Vereinigung Heidelberg, and member of the European Association of Tax Law Professors and the Academia Scientiarum et Artium Europaea.
Jennifer Bird-Pollan is an Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, and Professor of Law at Wayne State University, holding the Alan S. Schenk Chair in Taxation. She joined from the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law in 2024. Her expertise spans tax law, distributive justice, wealth transfer taxation, and international tax, with a philosophical focus on fairness in tax systems. Prior to academia, she practiced tax law at Ropes & Gray in Boston and taught philosophy at Vanderbilt and Harvard. Education: J.D., Harvard Law School; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Penn State University. She is a Kentucky Colonel, Supreme Court bar member, and active in legal education. Research explores tax law-philosophy intersections, published in journals like Boston College Law Review and Pepperdine Law Review. Awards include the 2023 UK Great Teacher Award and 2017 Duncan Teaching Award. Leadership roles include UK Senate Chair and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. She held a 2014-2015 Fulbright at Vienna University of Economics and taught at Indiana University, Fordham, and Cologne. Recent scholarship critiques university endowment taxation, tax reform history, and sovereignty in international treaties. She emphasizes tax systems' role in collective societal benefit, as seen in her op-eds advocating for public education funding.
Professor Graeme Cooper holds the position of Professor of Taxation Law at The University of Sydney Law School. His expertise spans domestic corporate taxation, comparative tax law, and tax policy. He has taught in Australia, Europe, and the United States, and holds advanced degrees from Columbia University (JSD), the University of Sydney (BA LLB LLM DipJur), and the University of Illinois (LLM). His research focuses on global tax reforms, including OECD BEPS initiatives, transfer pricing methodologies, and general anti-avoidance rules. He has authored multiple influential textbooks, such as Income Taxation: Commentary & Materials , now in its 10th edition (2023). Cooper has contributed to policy discussions through grants like the 2012 CIFR-funded study on post-GFC financial stability reforms. He is affiliated with the Ross Parsons Centre and actively engages with international tax treaty case law analysis. His work bridges domestic and comparative perspectives, addressing challenges in cross-border taxation and digital economy taxation frameworks.
Andrew D. Martin serves as the Chancellor of Washington University in St. Louis, a position of significant academic leadership overseeing the entire university. Prior to becoming Chancellor, he was a distinguished faculty member with expertise in judicial politics, quantitative political methodology, empirical legal studies, and applied statistics. His scholarly work has significantly impacted the understanding of U.S. Supreme Court decision-making processes. Dr. Martin earned his PhD in Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis in 1998 and completed his undergraduate studies at The College of William and Mary, where he received an AB in Mathematics and Government in 1994 (cum laude, high honors). His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both quantitative methods and political science, which has informed his influential research career. Chancellor Martin's research focuses on judicial behavior, particularly within the U.S. Supreme Court, with attention to the ideological dimensions of judicial decision-making. He has pioneered methodological approaches to studying judicial behavior, developing sophisticated quantitative techniques to analyze court decisions. His work bridges political science and legal studies, creating a robust empirical foundation for understanding how courts function within the constitutional system. His research has been supported by prestigious organizations including the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health. Chancellor Martin's publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of law and political science, with particular emphasis on Supreme Court decision-making processes. His work spans methodological innovations in political methodology, empirical analyses of judicial behavior, and substantive examinations of legal doctrine. A notable trend in his scholarship is the development and application of quantitative techniques to understand judicial ideology and decision-making patterns. His most influential contributions include the Martin-Quinn scores for measuring judicial ideology and his work on the Supreme Court Database. Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at Washington University, 2011 Distinguished Faculty Award from the Washington University Alumni Board of Governors, 2013 Lasting Contribution Award from the Law & Courts section of the American Political Science Association, 2016 Chancellor Martin has secured significant research funding from major foundations and government agencies, demonstrating the impact and relevance of his scholarly work. His mentorship of graduate students has been formally recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award. He has led major research projects including the Supreme Court Database, the EEOC Litigation Project, the development of Martin-Quinn scores, and the Supreme Court Forecasting Project. Chancellor Martin directs several major research initiatives, most notably the Supreme Court Database project, which documents and codes every vote by U.S. Supreme Court justices from 1937 to the present. His work on the Martin-Quinn scores, developed with collaborator Kevin Quinn, has become a standard tool for measuring judicial ideology. These projects involve interdisciplinary teams of researchers, students, and collaborators working at the intersection of law, political science, and statistical methodology.
Hinrich Julius is Professor of Civil Law and Legal Dialogue with Emerging Countries at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Law since March 2010, coordinating the EU-funded "China-EU School of Law" project. Previously, he held full professorships at Hochschule Wismar (1997-2000) and Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (2000-2004), and served as head of GTZ's legal cooperation office in Beijing (2004-2009). His academic journey includes law studies at FU Berlin and University of Hamburg, legal clerkship at Hamburg Higher Regional Court with a London placement, and a 1994 PhD on self-employment in construction. Research Focus: Julius specializes in Transformation and Law, particularly Chinese legal development within civil, economic, and property law frameworks. His work examines legal harmonization in emerging economies, focusing on China's civil code evolution, property rights reforms, and international trade regulations. He analyzes how socialist legal systems adapt Western concepts through comparative lenses, emphasizing institutional cooperation and practical implementation challenges in transitional societies. Publication Trends: His 2003-2009 publications reveal concentrated expertise in Chinese legal modernization, with 80% addressing property law, civil code development, and foreign trade systems. Key themes include the interplay between continental European legal traditions and Chinese reform, institutional capacity building through international cooperation, and the practical realities of legal transplants. His collaborative work demonstrates consistent engagement with German-Chinese legal dialogue. Scientific Recognition: No specific awards are documented in the source material, though his EU project coordination indicates significant research leadership. Academic Service: As coordinator of the China-EU School of Law initiative, Julius manages substantial international grant funding. While specific advisees aren't listed, his professorial role entails supervising doctoral candidates in comparative law and legal transformation studies. His office (Law House Room A425) operates with secretary support for administrative functions. Research Infrastructure: Julius leads the dedicated "Legal Dialogue with Emerging Countries" professorship unit, centered on EU project coordination and German-Chinese academic exchange. The position maintains direct institutional links with Chinese legal education bodies through the China-EU School of Law framework.
Gero Strobel is an Assistant Professor at the Chair of Business Informatics and Software Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science, University of Duisburg-Essen. His research focuses on intelligent information systems, generative AI, and IoT-enabled smart services with applications in sustainability, healthcare, and industrial transformation. Academic Roles: Assistant Professor (2022–present), Postdoctoral Researcher (2021), Research Assistant (2017–2021) Key Research Areas: Generative AI, Smart Service Systems, E-commerce Ecosystems, Digital Health, Sustainable Business Models His work develops design principles for VR training systems, AI healthcare communication, and smart agriculture architectures. He leads the SOFTEC IoT Innovation Lab and contributes to data ecosystems research as guest editor of Electronic Markets (2024 special issue). Scientific Recognition: 2021 Science Prize of Sparkasse Essen 2021 University of Duisburg-Essen Dissertation Prize Best Paper in Track Award at ICIS 2021 Strobel co-edits the Electronic Markets special issue on data ecosystems (2024) and serves as track chair for data ecosystems at HICSS and AMCIS. His research combines design science methodology with empirical studies across 135+ e-commerce initiatives, 100+ AI startup analyses, and 183 IoT architectures.
