Prof. Andrew Byrnes
Professor of International Law and Human Rights · University New South Wales
Andrew Byrnes joined the UNSW Law Faculty as Professor of International Law in May 2005
Penelope Simons
Professor, Faculty of Law · University of Ottawa
Penelope Simons has been engaged in research on corporate human rights accountability for over a decade.
Business and Human Rights Corporate Social Responsibility International Human Rights Law Transnational Corporations Human Rights and International Economic Law
Catherine Morris
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Law and Faculty of Human & Social Development · University of Victoria
Catherine Morris is involved in education, research and advocacy on international human rights, peacebuilding and conflict resolution.
Petra Molnar
Lawyer and Researcher · International Human Rights Program, University of Toronto
Refugee and migration issues; technology and human rights; immigration detention; and the relationship between law, society, and culture
Technology and human rights Anthropology of Migration Ethnography and Ethnographic Writing Women's Rights Refugee and Human Rights Issues
Richard A. Wilson, Ph.D.
Gladstein Chair and Professor of Anthropology and Law · University of Connecticut
Dr. Wilson is an expert on anthropology, international human rights, and international criminal tribunals.
International Criminal Tribunals International Human Rights Human rights trials Anthropology Truth and Reconciliation Commissions
Ruba Ali Al-Hassani
Iraqi-Canadian Socio-Legal Academic & Advocate
Middle Eastern Affairs Iraqi Affairs Counter-Terrorism Islamophobia Racial Profiling
Jessica Tomlin
Executive Director · The MATCH International Women's Fund
Jess Tomlin works with women on the margins both in Canada and around the world.
International Development Strategic & Business Planning Program & Project Management Gender Equality Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Safia Swimelar
Associate Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies · Elon University
Professor Swimelar's main areas of both research include:international relations and comparative politics.
Visual Culture / Politics European Politics International Human Rights International Law Nationalism and Identity Politics
Martha Jackman
Professor, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section · University of Ottawa
Martha Jackman specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on issues relating to women and other marginalized groups
Constitutional Law Charter of Rights Women Marginalized Groups Access to Health Care
Karen Busby
Professor of Law & Director, Centre for Human Rights Research · University of Manitoba
Karen Busby teaches Constitutional Law, Gender and the Law, Human Rights and Administrative Law
Constitutional Law Human Rights Sexual Violence Assisted Human Reproduction Sex Work and Prostitution Law
Brian Serr, J.D.
Professor of Law · Baylor University
Professor Brian Serr graduated summa cum laude from Dana College in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a minor in coaching
Human Rights International Human Rights Islamic Law Criminal Law
Keith J. Hand
Associate Dean for Global Programs, Professor of Law, and Director of the East Asian Legal Studies Program · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: handk@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4803 / Office 378-200
Chinese Law East Asian Legal Systems Contract Law Chinese Culture Human Rights Law
Naomi Roht-Arriaza
Distinguished Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: rohtarri@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4629 / Office 320-200
Transitional/Post-Conflict Justice International Human Rights International Humanitarian Law International Criminal Law Rule of Law
Mr. Diego Rodriquez-Pinzon
Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law · American University
Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón is Co-Director of the Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law
Karen Musalo
Professor of Law, International Law Professorship Chair and Director of the Center for Gender & Refugee Studies · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: musalok@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4720 / Office 403-100
Refugee Law and Policy Gender Asylum Women's Rights Child Migrant's Rights Gender Justice / Central America
Kathryn Libal, Ph.D.
Director, Human Rights Institute and Associate Professor, Social Work & Human Rights · University of Connecticut
Professor Libal researches human rights norms and practices, including the ability to secure adequate food and housing.
Asylum Seekers Women's Rights Refugees and resettlement Social Mobilization Refugees
Kristi Bowman
Professor of Law · Michigan State University
Expert in K-12 educational policy and law
Educational Policy and Law School Desegregation K-12 Students’ Free Speech Rights Right to Education and Civic Role of Public Schools School Districts in Fiscal Crisis and Governance
Joel Paul
Albert Abramson '54 Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: paulj@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4638 / Office 312-200
International Economic Law and Policy Presidential Powers in Foreign Affairs International Business Transactions National Security Law Foreign Relations Law
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
John Knox, J.D.
Professor of Law · Wake Forest University
Knox’s six years with the U.N. shaped his expertise on the issue of human rights and the environment.
Paris Climate Treaty International Trade Law Global Warming EPA Climate Change