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Academic Background

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

Research Specialties

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

Current Research

• Comparative Digital copyright law
• The development of intellectual property law in Central and East European states
• The relationship between trust and law in international business alliances

Major Works

• "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,” 4 International Business Law Journal 110, 2004.
• "Building a Stage for Student Understanding in Businss: Reflective Learning and Reflective Teaching," with K. Podlas, Journal of the Art of Teaching, 2003.
• "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, 38 American Business Law Journal 735, 2001.

Significant Scholarly Honors

• 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

• International Business Law Journal, 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