Ken Sanney

Ken Sanney is a Professor of Business Administration & Law and Director of the School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Business Law at Western Carolina University's College of Business. His expertise spans business law, ethics, leadership, and higher education pedagogy. Previously, he served as founding Chairperson of Central Michigan University's Department of Entrepreneurship and held legal roles including Deputy General Counsel at Mitsubishi Motors North America and entertainment attorney in Nashville.

Education

• J.D., Vanderbilt University
• M.Div. (Master of Theological Studies), Vanderbilt University
• B.S. in History and Political Science, Central Michigan University

Research & Teaching Focus Ken's work emphasizes ethical leadership, legal compliance in business operations, and innovative teaching methodologies. His research often intersects business practices with legal frameworks, exploring topics like fraud prevention, digital accessibility standards, and institutional reform in higher education.

Professional Engagements

• Former Board Member: CMU Research Corporation
• Volunteer Leadership: Williamson County CASA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• Legal Experience: Served as a specially appointed judge in Tennessee

Article Trends His publications reflect a focus on ethics in evolving environments (technology, sports governance), legal challenges in digital spaces, and organizational culture transformation. Notable themes include fraud mitigation strategies and the intersection of intellectual property rights with constitutional law.