Textual case-based reasoning Professors and Supervisors

Chi Carmodyمشاهده پروفایل

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Western UniversityCanada

Chi Carmody is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, where he has taught since 1999. His primary teaching areas include public international law, international trade law, and international business transactions. He currently serves as Canadian Director of the Canada-United States Law Institute. Previously, he held visiting professorships at Georgetown University Law Center and was an Emile Noël Fellow at the Jean Monnet Center for Regional and International Economic Law & Justice at NYU Law School. Dr. Carmody holds an LL.B. from Ottawa, an LL.M. from the University of Michigan, and an S.J.D. from Georgetown University. He is a member of the bars of Ontario and New York. His research focuses on WTO law, global economic governance, and international trade agreements. Notable works include analyses of WTO dispute settlement mechanisms, regional trade dynamics, and the intersection of trade law with cultural policy and global justice principles. His recent publications explore theoretical frameworks for WTO law, the evolution of international trade systems, and fairness concepts within multilateral legal structures. Carmody has contributed to debates on institutional independence in global governance and the role of abductive reasoning in legal interpretation. Despite current leave status, his work continues to influence discussions on trade law's relationship with environmental policy and corporate accountability in global supply chains. Affiliations and Roles: Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law Canadian Director, Canada-United States Law Institute Visiting Professor, Georgetown University Law Center Emile Noël Fellow, NYU Jean Monnet Center Research and Trends: Carmody's scholarship bridges legal theory with practical applications, emphasizing how WTO mechanisms address 21st century challenges like climate governance, cultural exceptions in trade, and corporate social responsibility. His work frequently critiques institutional gaps in global financial regulation and advocates for more equitable frameworks in international economic law.

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Marton Ribaryمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

Royal Holloway, University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Marton Ribary is a Lecturer in Law at the Department of Law and Criminology, Royal Holloway, University of London. His research focuses on legal reasoning, digital humanities, and computational modeling applied to historical (Roman/Rabbinic) and modern (English) private law. He holds a PhD in Rabbinic and Roman Law from the University of Manchester and an MA in Library and Information Studies from University College London. Education: PhD in Rabbinic and Roman Law (University of Manchester, 2013–2017) MA in Library and Information Studies (UCL, 2017–2019) MPhil in Judaism and Christianity in the Graeco-Roman World (University of Oxford, 2009–2011) MA in Philosophy with Classics and Hebrew (Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest, 2004–2009) Research Interests: Legal reasoning models, NLP applications in legal texts, digital platforms for Roman law analysis (Index 2.0), AI tools for legal advice (Insolvency Bot), and teaching methodologies using playful visualization (LEGO® for Contract Law). His work bridges computational methods with historical legal texts and modern legal education. Key Projects: Index 2.0: Digital platform for Roman law text-critical analysis Insolvency Bot: Hybrid AI system for small business legal advice LEGO®-based contract law problem-solving workshops Awards: Teaching Excellence Prize (2023) Surrey Open Research Case Study Award (2021) File Publications 2022 Best Paper Award He advises PhD students on legal history, education, and computational methods and serves as an associate editor of the Journal of Open Humanities Data . Current activities include editorial work, invited talks on legal AI, and workshops on open data practices in digital humanities.

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Widian Nicolaمشاهده پروفایل

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Seton Hall UniversityUnited States

Dr. Widian Nicola is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work and Public Administration at Seton Hall University. Her work focuses on bridging social work education with clinical practice through phenomenological inquiry and innovative pedagogical approaches. She emphasizes narratives of lived experience, particularly those affected by social inequalities, mental health challenges, and systemic injustices. Dr. Nicola is the creator of the Lived Experience Project , a podcast amplifying underrepresented stories in mainstream media. Her research explores intersections of spirituality, race, trauma, and immigration, with a commitment to advancing social justice and human rights. Dr. Nicola’s teaching strategies integrate podcast production and anti-racist pedagogy to enhance critical thinking and practical skills among students. She advocates for ethical clinical practices that honor client autonomy while addressing systemic barriers. Her scholarship includes critiques of forced sterilization policies targeting marginalized communities and the psychological impacts of racial trauma. Dr. Nicola actively participates in professional organizations such as the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-NJ), reflecting her dedication to advancing social work’s role in societal change. Her work on mental health, including pandemic coping strategies and family dynamics during crises, underscores her commitment to both academic rigor and real-world applicability. While no formal awards or grants are explicitly cited, her contributions to narrative social work and podcast-based education reflect her innovative approach to disciplinary advancement.

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John Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

University of MemphisUnited States

John Newman serves as the Herbert Herff Chair of Excellence and Professor of Law at the University of Memphis School of Law, where his research centers on antitrust law and digital market regulation. A former Deputy Director of the FTC Bureau of Competition and DOJ Antitrust Division trial attorney, he has directly shaped high-profile cases against Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft. His scholarship appears in leading journals including Stanford Law Review and Texas Law Review , with commentary featured in the New York Times , Wall Street Journal , and Washington Post . Professor Newman earned his J.D. with highest honors from the University of Iowa College of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the Iowa Law Review and research assistant to Herbert Hovenkamp. His academic journey includes tenured faculty positions at the University of Miami School of Law and international lecturing at the University of Tokyo Law School. His research redefines antitrust frameworks for digital economies through critical analyses of attention capitalism, zero-price markets, and antimonopoly history. Key contributions include exposing 'The Output–Welfare Fallacy' in enforcement and documenting 'Racist Antitrust' failures. His work bridges legal doctrine, economic theory, and social justice, particularly examining how market concentration perpetuates inequality through frameworks like 'Antiracist Antitrust'. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on evolving digital market challenges, with 14 major works from 2013-2026 addressing platform regulation, merger enforcement, and welfare standards. His scholarship reveals trends toward reinterpreting antitrust through political economy lenses while developing new metrics for consumer harm in attention-based business models. Professor of the Year (awarded by students) Multiple research awards from international scholarly associations Regular media commentator for CBS News, PBS NewsHour, and Bloomberg Senate testimony on antitrust enforcement priorities Professor Newman actively mentors students through his Antitrust & Big Tech seminar and amicus brief practice, providing direct pathways to enforcement agencies. His advisory roles with the American Antitrust Institute and Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies create unique research opportunities. Current projects include developing frameworks for 'Attention Capitalism' regulation and historical analyses of Clayton Act enforcement. While not leading a formal laboratory, his research group operates through the Herbert Herff Chair infrastructure, collaborating with international scholars and policymakers. His amicus brief practice connects students with real-world impact, recently representing venture capital interests in platform antitrust cases. Future work focuses on political economy dimensions of digital markets as outlined in his forthcoming Stanford Law Review article.

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