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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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At Novosibirsk State University, for the first time, two teachers of the Jurisprudence program Faculty of Economics (EF) Ekaterina Shekhtman and Mikhail Morozov were awarded the title of "Industrial Associate Professor at NSU." This title is awarded to specialists with extensive experience in the real sector of the economy, who actively participate in the educational process and help develop practice-oriented education at the university.
Ekaterina Shekhtman is a senior lecturer at the NSU Faculty of Economics, a patent attorney for the Russian Federation and the Eurasian Patent Office, and a specialist with over 20 years of experience in intellectual property. She graduated from the NSU Faculty of Economics with a degree in jurisprudence and also earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Turin, Italy.
Today, Ekaterina Lvovna heads the Shekhtman law firm and represents clients in court, including the Intellectual Property Court and the Patent Dispute Chamber. Her clients include major Russian companies such as Sibirsky Gurman, TION, BKS, and others. She is also actively involved in the development of legal education: she teaches at Novosibirsk State University, co-authored an online course on intellectual property, and is involved in the implementation of a master's program related to the legal protection of intellectual property.
Mikhail Morozov is a recognized expert in Russia in the field of arbitration procedural law and alternative dispute resolution. He has served as an arbitrator for over 25 years, and has handled over 2,500 cases.
He is the founder and director of the ANO "Center for Arbitration Proceedings," one of the oldest arbitration courts in Russia, and the creator of the "National Arbitration Chamber" association, which unites arbitration courts across the country. Under his leadership, innovative approaches to dispute resolution were introduced, including the use of online tools, and the center itself is among the largest in terms of the number of cases handled.
Mikhail Morozov participated in the development of arbitration legislation, is the author of over 60 scientific papers, and regularly speaks at national and international conferences. He has received several awards, including the title of "Honored Lawyer of the Novosibirsk Region."
He actively shares his practical expertise with NSU students:
"I've always tried to impart abstract knowledge to students, rather than engage them in solving specific, sometimes complex, problems, demonstrating how to apply the acquired knowledge in practice," notes Mikhail Morozov. "This makes the lessons engaging, and they develop an understanding that even unusual problems can be solved."
According to him, the award of the title of Industrial Associate Professor reflects the university's approach:
“This is a recognition that NSU is focused on practice, not on the transfer of ‘bare’ knowledge.
Speaking about the training of future lawyers, he emphasizes the importance of independent thinking:
"The most important thing at the learning stage is to learn to think. For example, you can't rely entirely on artificial intelligence: it's important to first solve the problem yourself, and only then use AI to check it."
Today, in his opinion, the legal profession is changing rapidly:
On the one hand, specialization is increasing, but on the other, generalists are always in demand. Furthermore, competition is growing not only among lawyers but also with AI, so it's important to constantly evolve.
Mikhail Morozov has worked at NSU's Faculty of Economics for over 25 years, teaching courses on civil law and arbitration proceedings, developing curricula, and preparing students for professional competitions, where NSU teams regularly win prizes.
The award of the title "Industrial Associate Professor of NSU" emphasizes the importance of integrating practical experience into the educational process and strengthens the university's connection with the professional community.
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