About
Eric Talley is the Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business at Columbia Law School, where he has served as Full-time Faculty since 2015. Prior to Columbia, he held tenured positions at the University of California, Berkeley (2006–2015) and the University of Southern California (1995–2006), and visiting appointments at Caltech, University of Chicago, ETH-Zurich, European University Institute, Georgetown, Harvard, RAND Graduate School, and Stanford.
- Education: J.D. and Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University; B.A. in Economics & Political Science from UC San Diego
His research and teaching focus on Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, Law and Machine Learning, and Economic Analysis of Law. He co-directs the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership, directing research on corporate governance and performance trends.
Recent publications analyze topics such as valuation disputes, officer liability in Delaware, and gender dynamics in startups, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach blending law, finance, and data science. His work has been featured in top journals and media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Harvard Law School’s Forum.
- Scientific Awards:
- Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2017, 2022)
- Elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2024)
Talley hosts the Beyond “Unprecedented” podcast, exploring economic recovery post-pandemic. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Columbia University Data Science Institute and has held leadership roles in the Society for Empirical Legal Studies and the American Law and Economics Association.
