James P. Naughton

James P. Naughton is an Associate Professor at the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia. His research focuses on how financial, legal, and regulatory institutions influence disclosure practices and economic decision-making, particularly in the context of pension plans, ESG reporting, and litigation risk.

• Key research areas: Pension accounting, ESG disclosure, Social media strategy, Regulatory enforcement
• Teaches core financial accounting in Darden's MBA program

Research Trends: His recent work examines investor integration of ESG and earnings news, algorithmic litigation risk prediction, and the role of credit ratings in voluntary disclosure. Co-authored studies on social media's impact on corporate communication and public pension accounting rules' economic effects.

Collaborators: Frequently works with Clare Wang, Ira Yeung, Austin Moss, and Rafael Rogo. Affiliated with institutions like University of Colorado Boulder, London Business School, and Simon Fraser University.