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STL Professor Mark Feldman Invited to Deliver International Public Lecture on International Investment ...
In the talk, Professor Feldman outlined three distinctive geographic regions for investment treaty practice in the 2020s (Europe, the regional South, and the Pacific Rim) and discussed key characteristics associated with Pacific Rim investment treaty practice.
Professor Susan Finder Speaks in Three Webinars
In April and May, STL distinguished scholar Professor Susan Finder spoke in three webinars that attracted worldwide audiences.
Oxford Handbook of Transnational Law Published with Chapters from STL Faculty
Dr. Minas observed: “A multi-year and truly transnational enterprise has come to fruition. This is a weighty volume in more ways than one and it will be a key resource for the study of transnational law for years to come.“
Beloved STL Faculty Discuss How to Achieve Academic and Professional Success in Chinese Law with Studen...
Each guest sharing advice gleaned from personal experience on developing a career in the Chinese law field.
Professor Nitzan Shilon Guest on CII's Podcast "The Voice of Corporate Governance"
On April 26th 2021, STL professor Nitzan Shilon was invited on the Council of Institutional Investors’ podcast – “The Voice of Corporate Governance.” As an educational podcast that offers members access to timely information and perspectives, the podcast aims to increase public awareness of critical issues and developments in corporate governance and capital markets.In the episode, podcast ...
Professor Nitzan Shilon Guest on CII’s Podcast “The Voice of Corporate Governance”
In the episode, podcast host Jeff Mahoney interviewed professor Shilon about his recent research paper titled Pay for Destruction: The Executive Compensation Arrangements That Encourage Value-Decreasing Stock Buybacks.
Professor Stephen Minas elected Chair of UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee
Dr Minas became a member of the TEC at the beginning of 2020 and served as vice-chair of the committee during the previous year.
STL Alumni Wu Han Named One of ALB China Top 15 TMT Lawyers
Wu Han joined King & Wood Mallesons (Beijing Office) in 2011 and is currently a partner at the firm. His main areas of practice at KWM is cybersecurity, data compliance, and governance.
STL in the Economist’s “Can Chinese law firms take over the world?”
The article recognizes that, historically, Chinese law firms found it hard to compete with more established Western firms. It explains that as due, in part, to Chinese lawyers’ lack of common law experience. However, this is increasingly being addressed by efforts such as STL’s niche focus on high quality instruction in both American common law and Chinese civil law.
Professor Thomas Man Gives Lecture at Nirma University, India
Titled “Seeking Truth in History and Law,” the lecture was part of Nirma University’s International Teaching Month that features legal scholars, jurists and public officials from over 20 countries.