Dr. Mijin Choi is an Associate Professor at the Texas State University School of Social Work, where she joined in 2018. She holds a Ph.D. from the University at Albany, SUNY, an MSW and BA from Ewha Womans University (South Korea), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of South Florida. She received the Fellowship for University-Based Doctoral Candidates and Faculty for Research in Child Maltreatment from the Children’s Bureau. Her research investigates childhood adversity, child maltreatment, family poverty, out-of-home placement (foster/kinship care), child welfare workforce development, and quantitative methodologies. Current projects examine interrelationships between child abuse, poverty, Alternative Response implementation, and placement services. Recent publications analyze organizational justice in child welfare (2024), racial/ethnic disparities in reunification (2023), and trauma-informed self-care for professionals.
Cecilia Marcela Bailliet is a Professor at the Department of Public and International Law of the University of Oslo , where she directs the Masters Program in International Law. She holds a J.D./M.A. (honors) from The George Washington University Law School and Elliott School of International Affairs and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on International Law , Human Rights , Refugee Law , Peace , and Counter-Terrorism , with a particular emphasis on gender rights and collective rights . Education: J.D./M.A., The George Washington University Doctorate in Law, University of Oslo Bailliet has authored or edited 14 books, including Research Handbook on International Solidarity and the Law (2024) and Promoting Peace Through International Law (2015). She has published extensively on topics such as: Refugee Law (e.g., gender-based persecution, asylum procedures) Human Rights (e.g., women’s rights, counter-terrorism) Peace Law (e.g., normative foundations, inter-American jurisprudence) Migration (e.g., burden-sharing, asylum-humanitarian protection grey zones) Her work has influenced UN guidelines and inspired the International Solidarity Map . Bailliet has advised international organizations and served on the Academic Review Board of the Cambridge International Law Journal . She co-hosts a series of interviews with international judges and contributes to the Intl Law Grrls Blog as an editor.
Jodi Quas is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in Nursing Science. Her work bridges developmental psychology and legal contexts, focusing on vulnerable child populations. Her research investigates: Memory development in early childhood Impact of trauma/stress on cognitive processes Child witnesses' experiences in legal systems Physiological stress reactivity patterns Emotional regulation in maltreated children Key methodologies include laboratory stress paradigms, longitudinal field studies, and forensic interview analysis. Recent publications reveal dominant trends in: Multi-system physiological stress measurement (HPA axis, autonomic responses) Developmental trajectories in trauma processing Interview techniques for abuse disclosure Courtroom consequences for child victims Her work consistently emphasizes practical applications for legal and child welfare systems. Quas actively mentors graduate students and leads the Adolescent and Childhood Experience Lab, currently recruiting for the My Life and Me project studying teens aged 12-18. Her collaborative network spans UC Davis, George Mason University, UC Berkeley, and medical institutions. Lab operations include: Community-based research across Orange County National/international field studies Partnerships with law enforcement Clinical collaborations with physicians Current projects examine stress-coping mechanisms, maltreatment-emotional competence links, and legal system impacts on youth.
Melissa Holt is Professor of Counseling Psychology and Director of the Kilachand Honors College at Boston University. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a licensed psychologist specializing in adolescent mental health. Her research examines bias-based harassment among adolescents, school-based prevention programs, and experiences of gender diverse youth, with funding from the National Institutes of Justice. Holt has co-edited two books: 'Critical Issues in School Mental Health' and 'Bullying and Peer Victimization,' and published extensively on bullying, victimization, and mental health interventions. She teaches courses ranging from first-year seminars to doctoral-level courses and received the Excellence in Graduate Advising Award from BU Wheelock in 2016.
Dr. Lucas Roorda is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International and European Law at Utrecht University's Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. He is also a researcher at the Utrecht Centre for Accountability and Liability Law (UCALL). His academic work focuses on the intersection of international law, human rights, and corporate accountability, particularly examining how national and international legal systems interact in addressing corporate human rights violations. Dr. Roorda received his doctoral degree in 2019 from Utrecht University with his dissertation titled "Jurisdiction over foreign direct liability claims against transnational corporations in EU Member States: Increasing access to remedy for victims of corporate human rights violations." His research interests center on the complex relationship between international corporations and human rights law. Dr. Roorda examines how legal boundaries blur between international and national spheres, and how public and private interests intertwine in holding multinational corporations accountable for human rights violations. His work particularly focuses on access to justice for victims of corporate misconduct, transnational liability cases, and the evolving legal frameworks that govern corporate behavior across borders. He regularly analyzes current developments and court rulings in cross-border liability cases, contributing to ongoing academic and policy debates in this field. Dr. Roorda's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on corporate accountability within international legal frameworks. His publications reveal growing attention to sports mega-events and human rights, climate change accountability, and the practical implementation of business and human rights frameworks. The research shows progression from foundational work on jurisdictional issues toward more applied analyses of specific cases and emerging legal instruments, reflecting the evolving nature of business and human rights law as a field. Dr. Roorda actively contributes to academic discourse through teaching and public engagement. He coordinates the Master's course General Course: Public International Law and has previously taught the Bachelor's course IER and Capita Selecta: International Humanitarian Law. His academic service includes editorial work and participation in conferences focused on international law and human rights. He also engages with media outlets to discuss relevant legal issues, particularly regarding human rights concerns in international contexts such as the Qatar World Cup. As a member of the Utrecht Centre for Accountability and Liability Law (UCALL), Dr. Roorda contributes to this research group's mission of examining accountability mechanisms across various legal contexts. His work within this center focuses specifically on how legal systems can provide effective remedies for victims of corporate human rights abuses through innovative applications of jurisdictional principles and liability frameworks.
Dimitris Akrivos serves as a Lecturer in Criminology within the Department of Sociology at the University of Surrey's Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. His academic work critically examines intersections between media representations, legal frameworks, and societal perceptions of crime and deviance, with particular focus on marginalized communities and regulatory mechanisms. His research spans Criminology, Media and Crime, Gender Studies, Defamation Law, and Media Regulation. Akrivos investigates how press coverage and advertising perpetuate harmful stereotypes related to gender, sexuality, and victimhood, while analyzing regulatory responses to discursive harms. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical criminology with practical media ethics, emphasizing the social consequences of defamatory reporting and the invisibility of male rape victims in crime narratives. Analysis of his 15 publications (2015-2024) reveals dominant themes in media criminology: evolving regulatory approaches to transgender reporting, enforcement of advertising standards against gender stereotypes, and legal interpretations of defamation involving LGBTQ+ communities. His work demonstrates methodological diversity across legal analysis, media content studies, and regulatory evaluation, contributing significantly to debates on social harm in late modern societies.
Robin Boyle-Laisure is a full-time Professor of Legal Writing at St. John's University School of Law , teaching first-year Legal Writing I/II and advanced courses in contract drafting. She has lectured internationally in Ukraine and China, designed legal education programs for college students through the Ron Brown Prep Program (17 years), and contributed to conditional admissions initiatives. Education: J.D., Fordham University School of Law (1989) B.A., Vassar College (1980) Her research spans legal writing pedagogy , contract drafting , human trafficking , and undue influence in cults . She has authored over 40 publications, including books like Taken No More (forthcoming 2025), and pioneered modular online learning platforms for legal education. Recent articles focus on learning-style theory, legal protections against trafficking, and interdisciplinary collaborations. She has presented at conferences globally and co-founded the Empire Legal Writing Biennial Conferences (since 2010). Scientific Awards & Service: Vincentian Senior Fellow (2021-present) and Research Fellow (2019-present) Co-Founder, Empire Legal Writing Biennial Conferences Editorial Board, Perspectives: Teaching Legal Research and Writing (2017-present) Faculty Advisor, EDNY Federal Bar Association student chapter Board Member, International Cultic Studies Association (2023-present) Chair, AALS Section on Academic Support (2010-2012)
Bård Erlend Solstad is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sport Science and Physical Education, University of Agder. His research focuses on youth sports psychology, athlete development, and coach education, with a particular emphasis on the impact of training loads, motivation, and injury prevention in young athletes. He holds a postdoctoral fellowship from the Norwegian Research Centre for Children and Youth Sports (2017–2020) and was a Research Fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (2012–2017). Key affiliations: ROPE (Research in Outdoor and Physical Education), SPADE (Sports Performance and Athlete Development Environments). Research interests include the psychological aspects of sport injury, perfectionism in elite performers, and the motivational climate in youth sports. His work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to address issues like athlete well-being, coaching practices, and retention in organized sports. Recent studies have explored factors influencing dropout rates in youth soccer and the efficacy of interventions like the FUEL program for female endurance athletes. Solstad has advised on coach education initiatives, emphasizing empowering coaching behaviors and the psychological needs of athletes. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance athlete development programs and policy recommendations.
Janie Chuang is a Professor of Law at American University's Washington College of Law, specializing in international law, human trafficking, and labor migration. Her scholarship has been published in leading journals including the American Journal of International Law and University of Pennsylvania Law Review, and cited by major media outlets such as the New York Times and Washington Post. She serves as an adviser to international bodies including the United Nations and International Labor Organization. Her academic credentials include: B.A., Yale University, 1995 J.D., Harvard Law School, 1998 Professor Chuang's research critically examines global migration governance, with particular focus on human trafficking prevention mechanisms, labor migration frameworks, and gender-based exploitation. Her work explores the intersection of international human rights law, employment discrimination, and commercial arbitration within migration contexts, challenging conventional approaches to modern slavery through rigorous analysis of legal definitions and governance structures. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent thematic focus on non-state actors in migration governance, limitations of trafficking definitions, and pandemic impacts on migration policy. Her scholarship demonstrates evolving emphasis on 'self-exploitation' in debt bondage, gender dimensions of trafficking, and institutional roles of the IOM and UN Global Compact on Migration. Her scientific recognition includes: Open Society Foundations Fellow (2011-2012) Professor Chuang's advisory work spans multiple international organizations and policy networks: United Nations adviser on human trafficking issues International Labor Organization consultant Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe adviser Freedom Network USA member Modern-Day Slavery and Trafficking Working Group member at Yale University's Gilder Lehrman Center She actively participates in collaborative initiatives including Yale University's Modern-Day Slavery and Trafficking Working Group and the Freedom Network USA coalition, focusing on policy development and survivor support in anti-trafficking efforts.
Catherine M. Brooks is a Professor at Creighton University School of Law, where she has served since joining the faculty in 1990 as an Associate Professor and earning tenure and promotion to full Professor by 1995. She designs and develops family law courses and innovative skills curricula for child advocacy, client counseling, and cultural competence, directing the certificate program in family law studies while coaching student teams to regional and national finalist positions in legal competitions. Her commitment extends beyond graduation as law alumni routinely consult her on complex family law matters including adoption, juvenile delinquency, and custody disputes. Her academic credentials include a BA ( in cursu honorum , summa cum laude ) and MA from Fordham University (1977), and a JD from the University of Virginia (1980). She holds membership in prestigious honor societies Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Nu, and Phi Delta Phi, and is licensed by the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar (state and federal), and Omaha Bar Association. Brooks' research centers on the legal treatment of vulnerable populations, with rigorous scholarship addressing justice rights of Native American children, equal access rights for children of LGBTQ+ parents, dignity rights of maltreated minors, and minors' refusal of medical treatment. She integrates social justice frameworks into legal pedagogy, emphasizing culturally competent lawyering and systemic reform for marginalized groups. Her work bridges theoretical analysis with practical application, notably through mediation advocacy and child welfare policy critiques. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on family law and children's rights since the 1990s, evolving from foundational juvenile court manuals to contemporary analyses of bankruptcy practice and bioethics. Recurring themes include inter-jurisdictional adoption conflicts, child sexual abuse in custody cases, and due process in institutional governance. Recent works prioritize skill-building resources for practitioners, reflecting her dedication to translating academic rigor into real-world legal solutions. Her accolades encompass professional recognition and academic honors: Ten Outstanding Young Omahans (1994) Phi Beta Kappa membership Alpha Sigma Nu membership Phi Delta Phi membership Brooks actively mentors students through skills competitions and alumnus consultations while securing nearly $500,000 in federal grants for a legal clinic and African American law student scholarships. She provides pro bono support to child welfare agencies and serves on the Creighton Inn of Court to guide new lawyers. Her grant work specifically targets equity in legal education and clinic-based child advocacy. She leads critical institutional initiatives as Chair of the University Committee on Rank & Tenure, creating comprehensive web resources (https://www.creighton.edu/provost/tenure-and-promotion), workshops for evaluators, and revisions to the Faculty Handbook. Previously, she created the Children's Rights Clinic at Seton Hall Law School and served as Assistant Deputy Public Defender in New Jersey, representing children in abuse cases for the Law Guardian Program.
Professor Sundari Anitha is Chair in Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. She joined in 2024 after positions at the University of Lincoln, Leeds, and Central Lancashire. Her research examines violence against women (domestic/sexual violence, forced marriage, transnational abandonment) and migrant labor rights using qualitative and feminist methodologies. Her work spans: Intersections of gender, race, migration in violence contexts (UK, US, India) Trade union representation and industrial action by migrant workers Policy interventions for gender-based violence prevention Anitha's publications (2019-2024) predominantly analyze gender-based violence through intersectional and policy lenses, with recurring themes of migrant rights, institutional responses to abuse, and cultural narratives around violence. Her research employs qualitative rigor while advocating for structural change. Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator for British Academy/Leverhulme projects on violence in romantic relationships (2023-2025) Co-Investigator on ESRC-funded studies addressing violence against minoritized women (2023-2024) Supervises PhD students in violence against women and industrial action She engages extensively with NGOs (trustee of Asha Projects, ATLEU, Natcen) and influenced UK policy on transnational marriage abandonment.
Professor Caroline Fennell is Head of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences at University College Cork (UCC), where she has held multiple leadership roles since 1996. A qualified barrister and member of the Royal Irish Academy, she specializes in criminal justice, evidence law, and gender studies. She has authored seminal works, including The Law of Evidence in Ireland (1992), and co-founded the Centre for Criminal Justice & Human Rights. Her research explores fairness in criminal justice systems, particularly in crisis scenarios like terrorism. She has secured grants totaling over €200,000 for projects on victimology and legal dissonance. Notable awards include the Royal Irish Academy membership and Honorary Lifetime Membership from UCC’s Students’ Union. Education: BCL (UCC), LLM (Osgoode Hall, Canada), PhD (University of Wales). Visiting roles included fellowships at Wadham College, Oxford, and the London School of Economics. She has advised on prison reform, led curriculum development (e.g., LLM Criminal Justice), and contributed to national legal policy via roles like Chair of the Irish Research Council (2009–2015). Current initiatives include the Chinese Artists in Residence Programme and leadership in UCC’s Athena SWAN Steering Committee. Research Interests: Law of Evidence, Criminal Justice reform, terrorism, gender equity, and interdisciplinary legal education. Grants & Awards: €90,400 for Access to Justice for Victims with Disabilities (2013–2017) €66,750 for Science, Law and Juridical Fact-Finding (2013–2016) Irish Research Council grants for studies on sexual assault attrition and diminished responsibility offenders Recent Contributions: Plenary speaker at conferences on legal pedagogy and humanities research Co-authored reports on domestic violence processing and victim needs Supervised over 20 doctoral candidates, including work on globalized criminality and fairness frameworks Current Roles: Head of College (since 2010), member of UCC’s Governing Body, and external examiner for the Law Society of Ireland’s Evidence courses.
Professor Conor O'Mahony is a faculty member in the School of Law at University College Cork (UCC), where he holds the rank of Professor of Law and serves as Vice-Dean for Research. He is also the Director of the UCC Child Law Clinic, leading initiatives in child protection litigation and law reform. He earned his BCL and LLM from UCC and a PhD from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. PhD, Law, University of Wales, Aberystwyth (2005) LLM, Law, University College Cork (2002) BCL, Law, University College Cork (2001) His research centers on constitutional law and child law, with a strong emphasis on children's rights, family rights, education law, and constitutional reform. He has published extensively in leading journals such as the International Journal of Constitutional Law , Human Rights Law Review , and Harvard Human Rights Journal . His recent articles reflect a consistent focus on constitutional interpretation, child protection mechanisms, and legal reform, often analyzing landmark cases and policy developments in Ireland and internationally. From 2019 to 2022, he served as Ireland’s Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, producing annual reports and expert recommendations to the government. His scientific awards include UCC’s Researcher of the Year (2019) and Research Team of the Year (2016). He has secured significant research funding, including from Horizon 2020 for projects like IDEA and FYDO, which address children’s rights and victim support in the justice system. He supervises PhD students in constitutional and child law and has advised several successful graduates. He is an active public intellectual, contributing over 30 op-eds and 200 media interviews, and providing expert testimony to Oireachtas Committees, the Constitutional Convention, and the Citizens’ Assembly. He is engaged in outreach through the Child Law Clinic, which supports legal practitioners in children’s rights litigation.
Pierre Paillé serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Preschool and Primary Education at the Faculty of Education, where he specializes in qualitative research methodologies and their application across educational and social contexts. His academic leadership focuses on advancing methodological rigor in interpretive research traditions. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Foundations of Education from Université de Montréal (1992) M.A. in Educational Sciences from Université de Sherbrooke (1988) B.Sc. in Anthropology from Université de Montréal (1986) Professor Paillé's research centers on qualitative analysis in humanities and social sciences, with particular expertise in hermeneutics and grounded theory. He examines interpretive frameworks for understanding lived experiences, methodological innovation in data collection, and epistemological foundations of qualitative inquiry. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications across diverse fields. His publication trends reveal sustained methodological contributions through 15+ recent articles, showing evolution from foundational methodological texts toward interdisciplinary applications in health sciences and social work. Notable patterns include increasing collaboration in medical education research and expansion into palliative care contexts while maintaining core focus on qualitative epistemology. Through extensive book chapters and editorial work including dictionaries of qualitative methods, he has shaped disciplinary terminology and standards. His collaborative projects with healthcare researchers demonstrate methodological adaptability while his textbook co-authorship has educated generations of scholars in qualitative traditions.
Dr Samantha Pegg is a Principal Lecturer at the Nottingham Law School , where she serves as Course Manager for Undergraduate courses including Law with Criminology, Law with Business, and Law with Psychology. She leads modules in Sexual Offenses and Criminal Law, with a focus on integrating historical and contemporary perspectives into legal education. PhD from Nottingham Trent University Co-convenor of the SLSA Crime and Criminal Justice stream Her research explores historical and modern intersections of gender, insanity, and criminality , with specialized work on child-on-child murder, media representations of crime, and legal challenges in body modification and revenge porn. She has published extensively in journals such as Criminal Law Review and Liverpool Law Review , and authored books on sexual offenses and crime news. Recent publications analyze legal frameworks for revenge porn and body modification , while historical studies examine Victorian-era criminality and media narratives. Her work bridges legal analysis , criminology , and media ethics . She contributes to public discourse through media outlets like The Conversation and The Independent , addressing topics such as gender transitions and legal consent , cybercrime policy , and forensic psychiatry . Her collaborations include research with scholars like Rowbotham and Stevenson.
