Timothy M. Todd

Timothy M. Todd, Ph.D., serves as Dean and Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, directing the nation's first JD-based, CFP Board-registered Wealth Management and Financial Planning Program. He teaches taxation, estate planning, and corporate law courses while maintaining active CPA licensure and bar admissions.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning, Kansas State University
• M.S. in Applied Economics (Financial Economics), Johns Hopkins University
• J.D., Liberty University School of Law (first in class, summa cum laude)
• M.S. in Accounting, Liberty University
• B.S., Liberty University (summa cum laude, Honors Program)
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Kansas State University

Dr. Todd's research bridges legal scholarship with financial therapy, focusing on taxation (partnership, estate, gift), financial planning (charitable giving, robo-advisors), and corporate law. His interdisciplinary work examines worldview impacts on philanthropy, gender effects on financial socialization, and municipal bond investment strategies.

Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal growing emphasis on practical tax applications for individuals and businesses, particularly in estate planning innovations and financial technology adoption within advisory services.

His accolades include:

• 2024 Best Research Award, Financial Planning Association
• 2024 AFCPE Symposium Research Paper Award
• John Raneri Fellow, UNSW School of Taxation
• John Nolan Fellow, ABA Section of Taxation

As former Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Scholarship (2020-2024) and current program director, Dr. Todd shapes academic initiatives while contributing to professional standards through AICPA committees, Virginia CPA advisory roles, and ABA leadership. His media commentary in Forbes, Fox News, and Bloomberg extends scholarly insights to public discourse.