جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stanley Wezelmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Insurance Law
• Contract Law
• Appellate Advocacy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stanley Wezelman is an Adjunct Professor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSYL) since 1996. Previously, he served in the Navy Judge Advocate General Corps (1972-1975) and taught at National University School of Law (1984-1996). His teaching focuses on Remedies, Insurance Law, Appellate Advocacy, and Advanced Contract Law. He concurrently maintains a private practice specializing in transactional matters and insurance law. Education: A.B., Grinnell College, 1969 (Phi Beta Kappa) J.D., Vanderbilt Law School, 1972 (Order of the Coif) M.B.A., National University, 1981 His professional expertise spans legal education and practice, with a strong emphasis on commercial law and litigation support. Though no formal awards are listed, his career reflects sustained contributions to legal academia and professional practice.

Jeanne L.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Commercial Law
• Feminist Jurisprudence
• Law and Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Jeanne L. is a faculty member at Yeshiva University, specializing in commercial law and feminist jurisprudence. Prior to academia, she practiced corporate finance law for 12 years at prestigious firms like Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Milgrim Thomajan & Lee. Her research focuses on the intersection of legal theory, feminist thought, and economic systems, incorporating Hegelian philosophy and Lacanian psychoanalysis. Education: B.A., Williams College, 1975 J.D., Stanford University, 1978 Research Interests: Professor L. examines commercial law doctrine, feminist critiques of legal systems, and the socio-political dimensions of property law. Her work bridges law and economics, reimagining market structures through a gendered lens. Recent scholarship includes analyses of the Uniform Commercial Code and the philosophical foundations of legal frameworks. Teaching: Courses include Securities Regulation , Corporate Finance , and Secured Transactions . Her pedagogical approach integrates doctrinal analysis with critical theory. Publications: Her two monographs, The Vestal and the Fasces (1998) and The Triumph of Venus (2004), explore the interplay between law, gender, and political economy through interdisciplinary lenses.

Mark Gittelmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bankruptcy Law
• Commercial Law
• UCC (Uniform Commercial Code)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Gittelman is a Lecturer in Law, affiliated with the Law School at Cornell University. He combines his academic role with a professional career as Managing Chief Counsel – Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization at PNC Bank, National Association, based in Philadelphia. His expertise lies in legal services for troubled loan portfolios, bankruptcy, and commercial law. He earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School in 1984 and a B.A. cum laude from Georgetown University in 1981. Mr. Gittelman's research and professional interests focus on Bankruptcy Law , UCC , and Business Reorganization . He frequently lectures on these topics and on pro bono legal participation, reflecting his deep engagement with legal practice and public service. His legal publications and scholarly articles are not listed in the provided text, so no recent article trends can be identified. Member, Philadelphia Bar Member, Pennsylvania Bar Member, New Jersey Bar Member, District of Columbia Bar Vice Chair, Electronic Transactions in Bankruptcy Subcommittee, ABA Business Law Section Founder and Pro Bono Coordinator Emeritus, PNC Legal Department Board of Trustees, Philadelphia Bar Foundation Former President (until July 2017), Board of Directors, Support Center for Child Advocates, Philadelphia Mr. Gittelman has been instrumental in advancing pro bono legal services and equal justice initiatives, including efforts to establish an Equal Justice Center in Philadelphia. While no formal grant information is listed, his leadership in legal advocacy and bar associations highlights his commitment to public interest law. He is actively involved in legal education and professional development through his teaching and board roles, contributing significantly to both academic and community legal spheres.

• Contract Law
• Empirical Legal Studies
• Sexual Harassment & Gender Discrimination
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Deborah Zalesne is Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law, City University of New York, where her work integrates doctrinal analysis, feminist theory, and empirical research. She has authored or co-authored more than two dozen articles on SSRN, ranking in the network’s top 30,000 for downloads, and her scholarship is frequently cited in contracts, gender, and empirical-legal literature. Research interests: Professor Zalesne’s writing clusters around four large themes: (1) contract law and its intersection with inequality, race, and vulnerability; (2) sexual-harassment and gender-discrimination doctrine in the U.S. and comparative contexts; (3) the legal regulation of emerging family forms, reproductive technology, and market-based intimacy; and (4) empirical studies of access-to-justice institutions such as small-claims courts. She often combines critical legal theory with concrete pedagogical proposals for first-year law teaching. Recent scholarly trajectory: Since 2010 her publications increasingly link contracts and family law to structural inequality, with two major articles in 2017-18 exploring how assisted reproduction and cohabitation agreements reshape family rights. Earlier works provided comprehensive empirical data on small-claims enforcement deficits and mapped the evolution of same-sex harassment doctrine after Oncale . Awards & recognition: While no named awards are listed, her papers consistently rank among SSRN’s most downloaded in Contracts, Consumer Law, and Gender & Law e-journals, and she is regularly cited by courts and scholars. Teaching & mentoring: She co-directs skills-integration initiatives for CUNY’s first-year curriculum and has co-written several pieces on academic-support pedagogy; no individual student names appear in the supplied text. Grants & labs: No grant or lab information is disclosed in the materials provided.

Philip Hackneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonprofit Law
• Tax Policy
• Tax Law
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Philip Hackney is a Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, specializing in nonprofit tax law and the legal governance of tax-exempt organizations. His work bridges tax policy, democratic principles, and institutional oversight, with a focus on charities, labor unions, and social welfare groups. He previously held roles at the IRS, served on Louisiana legal reform committees, and authored a treatise on Limited Liability Companies in Louisiana. Education: JD, LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center LLM (Tax), New York University School of Law Research Interests: Hackney examines how tax law shapes nonprofit operations and political voice. He advocates for equitable tax policies supporting democratic engagement while critiquing disparities in tax exemptions for trade associations versus labor unions. His work integrates historical analysis, philosophy, and social sciences to propose normative legal frameworks. Advisory & Advocacy: He contributed to law reform via the Louisiana Tax Institute, the Independent Sector’s Ethics Committee, and amicus briefs in landmark Supreme Court cases like Americans for Prosperity v. Bonta. His policy testimony addresses IRS enforcement, political activity limits, and tax-exempt sector growth. Public Engagement: A leading voice on tax issues, Hackney writes op-eds for major outlets and co-authors the Surly Subgroup blog. Forbes recognizes his Twitter account @EOTaxProf as a top tax policy resource.

Matt Crockettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contracts
• Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matt Crockett is an Associate Professor at the UNT Dallas College of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. His expertise lies in Contracts, Commercial Law, Real Estate, and Bankruptcy. Professor Crockett received his Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from California Western School of Law and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration magna cum laude from the University of New Orleans. Prior to his academic career, he practiced corporate finance transactions at Gardere Wynne Sewell (now Foley Lardner). His research focuses on commercial law and property, with editorial contributions to major legal publications including The Law of Sales Under the Uniform Commercial Code , The Law of Product Warranties , and the UCC Law Letter .

• Intellectual Property Law
• Copyright Law
• Trademark Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Michael McJohn is an Associate Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School, where he has taught since 1993 after serving as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law (1991-1993). His career includes clerkship with Judge Emschbach of the U.S. Court of Appeals (7th Circuit) and legal practice at Latham & Watkins. His educational background includes: BA and JD from Northwestern University (magna cum laude), where he served as Articles Editor of the Law Review Fellowship in the Juristin Program of the German Academic Exchange Service (1985-1986) Clerkship at the U.S. Court of Appeals (1986-1987) Professor McJohn specializes in Intellectual Property Law with deep expertise in copyright, trademark, and patent law, alongside Cyberlaw and Commercial Law. His research explores intersections with technology, geography, and neuroscience, particularly examining fair use in machine learning, first sale doctrine implications, and geographical dimensions of IP protection. He consistently addresses how digital transformations reshape legal frameworks. His publication trends (2011-2022) reveal sustained focus on intellectual property's evolving landscape, with increasing attention to digital-era challenges like AI training data, open-source licensing conflicts, and geographical/cultural contexts. His 'Top Tens' case reviews demonstrate commitment to tracking judicial developments across patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. Professor McJohn has authored influential casebooks including Intellectual Property Law: Examples and Explanations (7th ed., 2021) and Copyright: Examples and Explanations (6th ed., 2021), plus the undergraduate text The Nuts and Bolts of Intellectual Property (2015). He teaches Commercial Law, Computer Law, Intellectual Property, and Law and Economics at Suffolk. No information regarding student advising or research grants is provided in available materials. The text contains no mention of specialized research laboratories or collaborative teams.

Walter Effrossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Governance
• E-Commerce Law
• Bankruptcy Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Walter Effross is a Professor at American University Washington College of Law , where he teaches courses including Corporate Bankruptcy, E-Commerce Law & Drafting, Business Associations, and Corporate Governance. With a B.A. from Princeton University and J.D. from Harvard Law School , he previously practiced commercial and computer law at major New Jersey law firms and clerked for Justice Daniel J. O'Hern of the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Areas of Specialization: Bankruptcy Law, Intellectual Property, Internet and Computer Law, Corporate Governance Leadership Roles: Member of American Law Institute, Co-Author of New Jersey Bankruptcy Practice Manual , Former ABA Subcommittee Chair on Electronic Commerce His research focuses on corporate governance , e-commerce regulation , bankruptcy law , and digital transaction frameworks , with over two dozen publications spanning three decades. Recent work includes the 2022 third edition of his casebook Corporate Governance: Principles, Practices, and Provisions . Scientific Recognition includes multiple WCL Research Awards and contributions to journals like the International Journal of Electronic Commerce . He also advises the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Legal Issues Group and created the Blockchain for Law Students educational platform in 2018.

Juliet M. Moringielloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bankruptcy Law
• Property Law
• Secured Transactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juliet M. Moringiello was an Emerita Professor of Law and former Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. She specialized in bankruptcy law, property law, and digital assets. Her research focused on online contracting, creditors’ rights in digital assets, and the interplay between state/federal bankruptcy laws. She played pivotal roles in enacting Pennsylvania’s Revised UCC articles and the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act. Recognized with awards like the W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award (2021), she served on high-profile committees, including the ALI/ULC Drafting Committee on UCC and Emerging Technologies. Education: BSFS, Georgetown University School of Foreign Service JD, Fordham University School of Law LLM, Temple University School of Law Research Interests: Bankruptcy Law (Municipal and Corporate) Property Rights in Digital Assets Uniform Commercial Code Modernization NFTs and Real Property Transactions Crypto-Asset Legal Frameworks Awards and Honors: Outstanding Faculty Award (2014, 2021) Four-time Douglas E. Ray Excellence in Faculty Scholarship Award W. Edward Sell Business Lawyer Award (2021) Leadership Roles: Elected Member, American Law Institute Uniform Law Commissioner for Pennsylvania Chair, Pennsylvania Bar Association Business Law Section (2017-2018)

• International Commercial Law
• Transnational Commercial Law
• CISG (United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William P. Johnson is a Professor at the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he serves as the former Dean (2017–2024) and directs the Center for International and Comparative Law. His academic career includes visiting professorships at institutions such as Bucerius Law School (Germany), Université Paris-Dauphine (France), and Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania). Johnson holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota (1995) and a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School (2001). His research focuses on international commercial law, particularly the CISG, and addresses challenges arising from conflicting legal frameworks in transnational transactions. He has authored numerous articles on the CISG, international legal education, and diversity in legal professions. Johnson’s professional affiliations include leadership roles in the American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS), where he has held positions such as Section Council member and committee chair. Prior to academia, Johnson practiced corporate and commercial law at Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee, specializing in cross-border transactions. He also served as a judicial clerk for Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Russell A. Anderson. Johnson’s community engagement includes roles with the Hispanic Bar Association of St. Louis and the Mound City Bar Association.

Aleksandrs Fillersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• EU Private International Law
• International Commercial Law
• Latvian Civil Law
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksandrs Fillers is an Associate Professor at Riga Graduate School of Law, serving since 2019 initially as an Assistant Professor before promotion to Associate Professor in 2023. Since 2025, he has concurrently held the position of Masters Programme Director. Complementing his academic roles, he maintains an active legal practice initiated in 2013. Dr. Fillers holds a comprehensive legal education: PhD in Law from the University of Antwerp (2019), Master of Law from University of Latvia (2014), a joint European Master of Transnational Law and Finance from Deusto University, Tilburg University, and Strasbourg University (2013), LL.M. from Stockholm University (2011), and Bachelor of Law from University of Latvia (2009). His professional experience includes lectureships at Karel de Grote University College Antwerp (2019) and research positions at University of Antwerp (2015-2019). His research explores critical dimensions of EU Private International Law, International Commercial Law, and Latvian Civil Law, with emphasis on cross-border legal frameworks, arbitration mechanisms, and commercial dispute resolution. Recent work analyzes jurisdictional challenges, contractual enforcement under international conventions, and the evolution of private law in post-Soviet jurisdictions. Dr. Fillers' publications demonstrate sustained focus on international legal instruments (CISG, CMR, Brussels Regulations) and their application in national contexts. His scholarship routinely addresses contract performance, corporate mobility within the EU, arbitration law, and civil remedies across 35+ peer-reviewed articles and book chapters published between 2011-2024. No students, laboratory affiliations, or scientific awards are documented in available materials. Grant funding and research teams are similarly unmentioned in source documentation.

Rob Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Bankruptcy Law
• Commercial Law
• Creditors' Rights
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rob Charles is a Part-time Professor of Practice at the Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, and a partner at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, LLP. He specializes in bankruptcy law, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation, advising clients across finance, technology, healthcare, and real estate sectors. Education: J.D., University of Arizona, 1982 B.A. Economics, University of Arizona, 1979 Research Interests: Rob’s expertise spans bankruptcy reorganization, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), secured transactions, and litigation strategies. He is recognized for integrating industry knowledge into legal advising, particularly in complex Chapter 11 cases and creditor-debtor dynamics. Awards: Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy Professional Experience: Rob has advised clients since 1984, handling litigation, transactions, and bankruptcy appeals. He also mentors students through his adjunct teaching role, emphasizing practical legal strategies. Affiliations: Active in state and federal courts, Rob combines academia with leadership in Lewis Roca’s Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Practice Group.

Sean Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Circular Economy
• Smart Technology and AI
• Contract Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Sean Thomas is a Reader at the University of York's York Law School, specializing in commercial and property law. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has held academic positions at Durham, Leicester, and Anglia Ruskin Universities. His research focuses on ownership transfer in personal property, circular economy legal frameworks, and smart technology implications. He co-authored the fourth edition of Bradgate’s Commercial Law (OUP 2024) and advises projects like the Commercial Code initiative. He chairs the Staff-Student Forum and coordinates research seminars at York Law School. Education: LLB (Durham) PhD (Manchester) Research Interests: Circular economy legal challenges, smart technology in commercial law, historical development of commercial law, and property law interfaces with intellectual property and land law. His work critiques legal frameworks for circular economy transitions and smart technology impacts on ownership. External Roles: External examiner for Bristol, Manchester, and Sheffield Universities' law programs. Advisory board member for the Everyday Cyborgs and Commercial Code projects. Teaching: Leads modules on Personal Property Law and contributes to the MSc Green Chemistry. Recognized for innovative teaching methods and Problem-Based Learning. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with management scholars on circular economy projects and waste supply chains. Engaged in interdisciplinary research on servitisation and circular economy transactions.

• Antitrust Law
• Securities Regulation
• Bankruptcy Law
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Anthony M. Sabino holds a B.S. in Accounting and a J.D. from St. John's University. He is a Professor of Law at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, specializing in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. With extensive experience across federal, bankruptcy, and state courts, his expertise spans antitrust, securities, bankruptcy, international law, and white collar crime. He has served as an arbitrator/mediator for FINRA, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and New York State courts. Professional Experience: Marks & Murase, Leboeuf Lamb Leiby & MacRae, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Sage Gray Todd & Sims, Ernst & Whinney, and his own firm Sabino & Sabino, P.C. Media Presence: Regular contributor to CNNfn, Fox News, BBC International News, and major newspapers like The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Courses Taught: Business Planning, Law in a Business Environment, Uniform Commercial Code, Government and Business. He is nationally recognized for scholarly contributions to law journals, with articles cited by high courts and legal scholars.

• Bankruptcy Law
• Corporate Litigation
• Business Law
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Jonathan Hayes is a Senior Adjunct Professor of Law specializing in bankruptcy and corporate litigation. He has extensive experience representing Chapter 11 debtors, businesses, and individuals, successfully managing over 143 Chapter 11 cases between 2012 and 2016. His practice includes complex reorganization plans, creditor committee representation, and litigation involving fraudulent conveyance actions in Ponzi schemes. Educations: J.D. from Loyola University School of Law (1977), B.A. from Loyola University (1971), and a certificate from Pepperdine University School of Law's Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (1995). Courses Taught: Business Organizations, Bankruptcy, Taxes, Civil Procedure, Contracts, and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). His professional work spans high-profile cases such as representing franchisees in the Econo-Lube bankruptcy proceedings, defending the Lucy’s LaundryMart and SBB Roofing creditor committees, and leading appeals at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He also handles Chapter 7/13 petitions and tax-related bankruptcies.