Charles R. Korsmo

Charles R. Korsmo is the Morris G. Shanker Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, specializing in corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, and torts. His scholarship has been cited by the Delaware Court of Chancery, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and major financial publications.

Education:

• BS in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• JD, Yale Law School

Research Focus:

Professor Korsmo's work centers on the intersection of corporate law and finance, with particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder rights, and corporate governance. His research explores how legal frameworks affect corporate decision-making, shareholder value, and market efficiency. He has made significant contributions to understanding appraisal rights in merger transactions, the role of institutional investors in corporate governance, and the economic implications of corporate legal rules.

Recent scholarly trends show Professor Korsmo examining contemporary issues such as "woke capital" and stakeholder governance, the evolution of shareholder primacy doctrine, and the implications of market-based valuation methods in corporate law. His work bridges traditional corporate law scholarship with modern developments in finance and governance.

Professional Service:

• Appointed by President Obama to the Board of Trustees of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation (2011)

Career Experience:

• Visiting Assistant Professor, Brooklyn Law School
• Law Clerk to Hon. Ralph K. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
• Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (New York)
• Staff positions at Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. House of Representatives (2001-2003)