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Academic Background

B.A., English literature, University of Minnesota
J.D., University of Minnesota, School of Law

Research Specialties

• Comparative patent law
• Comparative copyright law
• U.S. and European Union digital data privacy law
• Pedagogical Theory

Current Research

• Comparative digital patent law
• The development of intellectual property law in Central and East European states
• Trips and developing economies

Major Works

• "Intellectual Property and Brazil's Pharmaceuticals Industry," Proceedings of the Consortium for International Marketing Research, 2008.
• "External Environment, Trust and East-West Trade," with S. Thatch and V. Lukosius, Ekonomika, 2005.
• “A Delicate Balance Upset: A Preliminary Survey of Exceptions and Limitations in U.S. and European Union Digital Copyright Law,” International Business Law Journal, 2004.
• "Setting a Stage for Understanding of International Contract Negoation: Reflective Teaching - Reflective Learning," with K. Podlas, Atlantic Law Journal, 2002.
• "U.S. Multinational Employers: Navigating Through the Restrictions of the EU Data Privacy Directive with the 'Safe Harbor' Principles," with B. Crutchfield George and P. Lynch, American Business Law Journal, 2001.

Significant Scholarly Honors

• Fulbright Senior Specialist Roster
• Oxford Round Table, European Union - United States Trade Relations, Saint Anthony's College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England, August 2004. Seminar funded through grant from Fredrikson & Byron, P.A
• Holmes/Cardozo Award, runner up for Academy of Legal Studies in Business research excellence award for "A Delicate Balance Upset: A Preliminary Survey of Exceptions and Limitations in U.S. and European Union Digital Copyright Law," 2003
• 2001 Huber Hurst Research Seminar. One of ten legal studies scholars selected to participate in intensive research seminar discussing current research, Jury Decision Making, Sexual Harassmentand the American Civil System - Results of a Trial Simulation, with Elise L. Amel & Jay A. Erstling Gainesville, FL, February 2001

Current Editorial Board Appointments

• Journal of Legal Studies Education, Editor-in-Chief, publication of the International Law Section of the Academy of Legal Studies in Business
• Journal of Commonwealth Law and Legal Education, Editorial Board, Journal of the Commonwealth Legal Education Association
• Atlantic Law Journal, Editorial Board, publication of the Mid-Atlantic Academy of Legal Studies in Business