Chunlin Leonhard

Chunlin Leonhard is the Leon Sarpy Distinguished Professor of Law at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She holds a J.D. magna cum laude from Boston University, an M.A. from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a B.A. from Shanghai International Studies University.

Her research focuses on

• Comparative contract law (Chinese and U.S.)
• Behavioral economics in legal contexts
• Evidence admissibility, particularly malingering tests in forensic neuropsychology
• Historical legal systems (e.g., Tang Dynasty contracts)

Recent article trends analyze legal fictions, consent doctrine, and neuropsychological evidence under Daubert Standard. Publications span from 2009 to 2025, covering topics like subprime mortgages, zoning law, and cognitive biases in contracts.

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program (2019-2020) for Tang Dynasty contract law research