Joseph Franco

Joseph Franco is a Professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School, where he has served since 2003. Previously, he was an Associate Professor of Law at the same institution from 1996 to 2003. His professional background includes roles at the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (1988-1996) as Assistant General Counsel, Special Counsel, and Staff Attorney, as well as legal practice at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson (1985-1990).

• Education:
  • BA, University of Notre Dame
  • MA and JD, Yale University

Research Interests: Franco specializes in Securities Regulation, Corporate Finance, and Investment Company Regulation. His work explores the intersection of Contract Law and Corporate Transactions, with a focus on regulatory frameworks, fiduciary duties, and market governance. He analyzes the economic rationale for securities disclosure, antifraud prohibitions, and the commoditization of governance structures in investment vehicles.

Publications Trends: His scholarly output spans Corporate Law, Securities Regulation, and Investment Compliance, emphasizing regulatory design, ethical legal practice, and investor protection mechanisms.

Professional Affiliations: Admitted to practice in New York, the U.S. Supreme Court, and multiple federal appellate and district courts, Franco brings extensive legal expertise to his academic role.