About
Celia Taylor is a Professor of Law and Director of the International Legal Studies Program at the Sturm College of Law, University of Denver, holding the Nanda Chair. She previously practiced corporate and securities law in San Francisco and taught legal writing at Columbia University. Her expertise spans Business Law, Contracts, Corporate Governance, International Law, and Securities Regulation, with a notable focus on conflict minerals.
Education:
- JD, New York University School of Law (top woman graduate, distinction)
- LLM, Columbia University
- BA in Economics, George Washington University
Her research emphasizes international legal frameworks, corporate governance, and cross-border regulatory challenges. She has collaborated with institutions like the University of Oslo, Moscow State University, and Nagoya University on global legal projects. Taylor’s work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical corporate compliance issues, particularly in transnational contexts.
Active in academic leadership, she oversees the International Legal Studies Program and contributes to the Rocky Mountain Collective on Race, Place & Law. Her career reflects a blend of private practice experience, legal education, and cutting-edge research in global business law.
