Onnig H. Dombalagian

Onnig H. Dombalagian is the George Denègre Professor of Law at Tulane University, affiliated with Tulane Law School. He specializes in U.S. and international regulation of securities and derivatives markets, focusing on federal and state law interactions in corporate governance. His roles include serving as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs (2016–2020) and contributing to regulatory bodies like FINRA's National Adjudicatory Council. He holds a JD, cum laude, from Harvard Law School and an AB in Computer Science, summa cum laude, from Harvard College.

Education:

• JD, cum laude, 1995, Harvard Law School
• AB in Computer Science, summa cum laude, 1992, Harvard College

Research Interests: Professor Dombalagian examines regulatory frameworks for securities, derivatives, and emerging financial technologies like cryptocurrency. He explores how federal/state laws interact in corporate governance, with a focus on market integrity, self-regulatory organizations, and policy adaptation to digital finance. His work bridges legal, technological, and economic dimensions of financial markets.

Key Contributions: His recent articles address cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded products (ETPs), class certification in securities litigation, digital bond trading, and automated compliance systems. These reflect a focus on regulatory challenges posed by technological innovation and market evolution.

Awards:

• Felix Frankfurter Distinguished Teaching Award (2007)

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his extensive regulatory roles and academic contributions imply significant mentorship in securities law and policy. His work with FINRA highlights practical engagement with industry disputes and regulatory enforcement.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with Tulane Law School's research initiatives and external bodies like FINRA, contributing to adjudication and dispute resolution in financial markets.