Marin R. Scordato

Marin R. Scordato is a Professor of Law at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, where he has taught since 2002. He has also held faculty positions at the University of Maryland, Florida State University, Southwestern University, and Suffolk University. His primary teaching areas include Torts, Agency Law, and Legal Scholarship, with specific courses in Advanced Tort Law and Applied Legal Studies.

• Education: J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (1983), B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology from Haverford College (1979)

Research Focus: Scordato's work spans Tort Law, Agency Law, and Jurisprudence, examining causation in torts, legal scholarship methodologies, and duty of care frameworks. His publications address critical gaps in tort doctrine (e.g., rescue obligations, strict liability) and analyze evolving legal paradigms like post-realism in jurisprudence.

Scientific Contributions: His articles appear in top-tier journals, including those from U.S. News top-25-ranked law schools. Notable works include analyses of defective product liability, causation theory, and post-9/11 free speech. His co-authored Theater Law: Cases and Materials pioneered scholarship in entertainment law.

• Teaching Awards: Recognized at five different law schools, including three consecutive Catholic University Evening Division Professor of the Year awards, two University of Maryland Professor of the Year awards, and the Irwin R. Buchalter Distinguished Professor title.

Administrative Roles: Served as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Research from 2013-2021, and chaired committees like the Academic Dishonesty Appeal Board and the Faculty Admissions Committee.