Christopher R Drahozal

Christopher R. Drahozal is the John M. Rounds Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas School of Law. His research focuses on arbitration law, particularly international commercial arbitration, consumer arbitration, and the empirical analysis of arbitration processes. He holds appointments in the Department of Law and has contributed extensively to legal scholarship through peer-reviewed articles and empirical studies.

His academic work emphasizes arbitration mechanisms, contractual boilerplate, enforcement of arbitral awards, and the intersection of arbitration with federal and international legal frameworks. Key contributions include studies on the New York Convention, FAA preemption, and the role of arbitration clauses in consumer contracts. Drahozal has been recognized as a member of the Council of Distinguished Professors at the University of Kansas and holds the prestigious John M. Rounds endowed chair.

Recent research highlights include analyses of arbitration clause design, the behavior of arbitral institutions, and the empirical study of dispute resolution clause usage in international supply contracts. His work bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for judicial systems and private contractual arrangements.