Tim Samples

Tim Samples is a Professor of Legal Studies in the Department of Insurance, Legal Studies and Real Estate at the Terry College of Business, University of Georgia. He actively engages in teaching, research, and university service including Assistant Director of the Lilly Teaching Fellows Program (2024–present) and Chair of the International Business Committee (2016–present).

His educational background includes a JD and MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas (2010) and a BA in International Affairs from the University of Georgia (2004).

Professor Samples' research centers on sovereign debt and international investment law with Latin American case studies, and law-technology intersections including digital platform regulation. His sovereign debt work examines transparency mechanisms, natural disaster clauses, and restructuring frameworks, while his technology law research analyzes consumer contracts, readability of terms-of-use, and patent disclosure strategies through linguistic and behavioral lenses.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal increasing focus on technology-law intersections alongside sovereign debt scholarship, demonstrating interdisciplinary methodology blending legal analysis with economics, linguistics, and behavioral science. Key thematic trends include systemic risks in digital platforms, climate-debt linkages, and energy reform challenges in emerging markets.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Distinguished Early Career Faculty Award, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, 2021
• Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, University of Georgia, 2020
• Outstanding Teacher Recognition, Student Government Association, 2018
• Holmes Cardozo Distinguished Paper Award, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, 2018
• Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar (Teaching/Research Grant at Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina), 2017
• Holmes-Cardozo Award for Best Conference Paper, Academy of Legal Studies in Business, 2016
• Lilly Teaching Fellow, UGA Center for Teaching and Learning, 2015-17
• Teaching Academy Fellow, UGA Center for Teaching and Learning, 2014-15

While the text provides no specific grant details or student advising records, Professor Samples serves as Staff Editor for the American Business Law Journal and holds significant service roles including University Parliamentarian (2018–2024). His pre-academic legal career included corporate and energy law practice at Hogan Lovells LLP and Bracewell LLP.

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