Mark D. West

Dr. Mark D. West serves as the Nippon Life Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School, with additional affiliations to the Center for Japanese Studies. His scholarship focuses on comparative legal systems with specialization in Japanese corporate governance and dispute resolution mechanisms.

His research compares legal institutions across economic systems, examining how cultural factors influence organizational behavior and regulatory frameworks in business environments.

Professor West has received prestigious fellowships including JSPS and Fulbright awards for his contributions to understanding East Asian legal systems within global business contexts.