William J. Moon

William J. Moon is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, where he conducts research and teaches in the areas of corporate law, international law, and international trade law. His scholarly work focuses on jurisdictional competition, tax havens, corporate governance, and the intersection of domestic and international legal systems.

Professor Moon's research interests span several key areas:

• Corporate law and jurisdictional competition, particularly examining Delaware's position in global corporate law
• International investment law and the role of tax havens in shaping corporate governance
• Conflict of laws issues in transnational corporate litigation
• The intersection of corporate purpose, ESG considerations, and traditional shareholder wealth maximization
• International trade law, with particular attention to North Korea and the Kaesong Industrial Complex

His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on how legal frameworks interact across jurisdictional boundaries, with particular attention to how tax havens and offshore jurisdictions influence corporate behavior and legal development. Moon's work often bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical implications for corporate governance and international regulatory cooperation.

Professor Moon has received significant scholarly attention for his work, with his paper 'Delaware's New Competition' garnering over 1,500 downloads and multiple citations. His research has appeared in top law journals including Northwestern University Law Review, Michigan Law Review, and Virginia Journal of International Law.

His scholarly impact is evident in his SSRN profile, which shows 16 papers with over 9,000 total downloads and 7 total citations, indicating substantial engagement from the academic and professional legal community.