Markus G. Puder

Markus G. Puder is a Professor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he teaches courses including International Organizations, Introduction to US Law, Civil Law, Property, and Energy and Environment in International Law. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from Ludwig-Maximilians University, an LL.M. in Common Law Studies from Georgetown University, and completed both German legal state examinations. Dr. Puder is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar and holds multi-bar certification in Germany, recognized within the European Union.

• Education: Ph.D. in Law (Ludwig-Maximilians University), LL.M. (Georgetown University), First and Second Legal State Examinations (Munich-based institutions)

Dr. Puder’s research focuses on Environmental Law, International Law, Comparative Law, and Legal History, with particular emphasis on mixed legal systems like Louisiana’s civil-common law fusion. His work bridges Legal Linguistics, Federalism, and UN Law, analyzing topics such as hydraulic fracturing regulation, legal transplants, and climate change litigation. Recent publications explore Global South climate actions in European courts, comparative property law in Russia and Germany, and the role of Ecocide in international legal frameworks.

Scientific awards and fellowships include the Fulbright Program, Germany’s National Scholarship Foundation, and the The Honorable Herbert W. Christenberry Distinguished Professor of Law title. He has served as Faculty Director of LL.M. Programs and held visiting positions at institutions in Lebanon, Italy, Germany, and Austria. His multilingual expertise (German, French, Spanish, with intermediate Russian/Arabic/Portuguese/Italian) supports cross-jurisdictional research and teaching.

Dr. Puder’s publications span over 40 law review articles and multiple books, including co-authored texts like Law in the United States and Louisiana Property Law, as well as a first bilingual German-English edition of the Louisiana Civil Code. His work with the U.S. Department of Energy at Argonne National Laboratory and contributions to environmental policy deliverables highlight his interdisciplinary approach. He also maintains a parallel career as a concert violinist.