Michael Rand

Michael Rand serves as Assistant Dean for Business and Finance Law at George Washington University Law School, with prior appointment as Visiting Associate Professor and Business, Finance, and Entrepreneurship Law Fellow. His academic affiliation spans both administrative leadership and faculty roles within the Law School.

His research specializes in corporate finance law intersections, particularly firm use of derivatives, financial constraints, asset pricing anomalies, and Delaware corporate law evolution. Key focus areas include OTC swap markets (IRS, FX, CDS/CDX), FinTech regulation, and corporate governance structures involving controlling shareholders.

Professional experience includes research consultancy at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Office of the Chief Economist, alongside finance sector roles at Benjamin, PNC Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and Oakhill Equity covering compliance, credit modeling, and asset pricing.

Academic credentials feature a PhD and MA in Applied Economics from George Washington University, complemented by dual undergraduate degrees (BS in Mathematics and BSBA in Business Administration) from Duquesne University with concentrations in Economics and Finance.

Teaching responsibilities include Selected Topics in Corporate Law (FinTech) and Law & Accounting courses, reflecting his expertise in financial technology regulation and accounting-law interfaces.