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Douglas W DiamondView profile

Professor

• Financial intermediaries
• Financial crises
• Liquidity
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Douglas W. Diamond is the Merton H. Miller Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business, where he has been on the faculty since 1979. He received the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2022 for his groundbreaking research on banks and financial crises. Diamond is also a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research and a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. His research focuses on financial intermediaries, financial crises, and liquidity. Diamond's work has established the theoretical foundations for understanding why banks exist, how they create liquidity, and why they are vulnerable to runs. His seminal papers with Philip Dybvig on bank runs and deposit insurance form the basis of modern bank regulation. Diamond's extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on banking theory, financial intermediation, and financial stability. His research has evolved from foundational theoretical work to more recent analyses of liquidity, pledgeability, and the role of banks in the financial system. His work has become increasingly relevant following the 2008 financial crisis and the more recent banking turmoil. Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (2022) Onassis Prize in Finance (2018) CME Group-Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Prize (2016) Morgan Stanley-American Finance Association Award (2012) Member of the National Academy of Sciences Fellow of the Econometric Society Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Diamond has served as president of both the American Finance Association and the Western Finance Association. He has advised policymakers during financial crises, including providing analysis of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023. His research has directly influenced financial regulation and central bank policy regarding bank stability and liquidity requirements.

Jennifer PayneView profile

Professor

• Company Law
• Corporate Finance Law
• Financial Regulation
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Professor Jennifer Payne is Warden of Merton College, Oxford, and a leading authority in company law, corporate finance law, financial regulation, and corporate insolvency. She has authored numerous influential books and articles, and holds significant editorial and advisory roles in the academic and policy-making spheres. Research Interests: Company law and corporate governance Corporate finance and securities regulation Financial regulation and policy Corporate insolvency and debt restructuring Comparative and European financial law Her work spans both theoretical and practical dimensions, with a strong focus on regulatory frameworks, legal reforms, and cross-border financial issues. She has contributed extensively to policy debates and legal developments in the UK and EU. Scientific Awards & Honors: Elected to membership of the International Insolvency Institute (2016) Member of ESMA’s Securities and Markets Stakeholders Group (2016–2018) Member of ESMA’s Corporate Finance Standing Committee Consultative Working Group (2015–2017) Law Delegate of Oxford University Press (2020–present) Expert Advisory Panel member to the Law Commission on Intermediated Securities and Digital Assets Editorial & Advisory Roles: Founder editor, Journal of Corporate Law Studies Founder editor, Oxford Business Law Blog Review Articles editor, Oxford Journal of Legal Studies Contributor to Palmer’s Company Law Visiting Positions: She has held visiting professorships at Melbourne Law School, National University of Singapore, and the University of Auckland, reflecting her international academic influence.

Stefano RossiView profile

Professor

• Corporate Governance
• Bankruptcy and Financial Distress
• Debt Financing
• +4 more

Stefano Rossi is a Full Professor of Finance at Bocconi University's Department of Finance, serving as Chair of the Department. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), and serves on editorial boards for journals including Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting and European Financial Management . His research focuses on corporate governance, bankruptcy, debt financing, sovereign borrowing, and quantitative trading, with publications in top journals such as The Journal of Finance and Journal of Monetary Economics . He has received international recognition, including awards for his work on ownership evolution. Prior to Bocconi, he taught at institutions including the Stockholm School of Economics and Cornell University. He earned his BA/MSc from Bocconi and a PhD in Finance from London Business School. Prof. Rossi's research explores intersections between corporate finance and public policy, with recent work analyzing credit cycles, municipal bankruptcy law, and liquidity shocks in insurance markets. His articles frequently address systemic financial risks and institutional frameworks governing corporate and sovereign debt. Awards include the ECGI Best Paper Prize for his collaborative research on ownership dynamics. Teaching spans corporate finance, valuation, and financial markets at undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels. He has developed courses at Bocconi's undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical finance models. His comprehensive curriculum includes mergers & acquisitions and private equity strategies. Key contributions include studies on shareholder voting mechanisms, sovereign default dynamics, and the impact of tax policies on corporate behavior. His work often bridges academic rigor with real-world policy implications, influencing both academic discourse and regulatory practices.

Mark J. LoewensteinView profile

Professor

• Business Law
• Corporate Governance
• Securities Regulation
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Mark J. Loewenstein is the Monfort Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Colorado Law School, where he has been a faculty member since 1979. He teaches courses in Business Associations, Securities Law, and Contracts, and has established himself as a leading scholar in business law. Professor Loewenstein previously practiced business law at a Chicago law firm before joining academia and has maintained strong connections with the legal profession throughout his career. Professor Loewenstein's educational background includes: JD from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana BA from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Professor Loewenstein's research focuses on business associations, agency law, and securities law, with particular expertise in corporate governance. His scholarly work examines the legal structures of business organizations, fiduciary duties in unincorporated entities, and the evolving landscape of corporate law. He has made significant contributions to understanding LLC governance, veil piercing doctrines, and the application of good faith principles in business contexts. His comparative work on stakeholder protection in Germany and Japan demonstrates his international perspective on corporate governance issues. Analysis of Professor Loewenstein's publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of business organization law and corporate governance. His work spans theoretical examinations of agency principles, practical analyses of LLC structures, and historical perspectives on corporate law developments. A notable trend in his scholarship is the examination of how traditional corporate law concepts apply to newer business forms, particularly limited liability companies. His publications also demonstrate a strong interest in the balance between state and federal regulation of business entities. Professor Loewenstein has received significant professional recognition: Monfort Professor of Commercial Law (endowed chair) Fulbright Scholar at Hokkaido University, Japan (1990-91) Visiting Professor at University of Michigan Law School (1999) Throughout his career, Professor Loewenstein has demonstrated exceptional service to both the University of Colorado Law School and the broader legal community. He served as associate dean for academic affairs for nine years and associate dean for research for four years. He was a member of Colorado's Securities Board from 1995 to 2000 and contributed to the drafting of the 1994 Colorado Business Corporation Act. As a delegate to the ABA House of Delegates (1999-2005) and active member of the ABA's business law committee, he has influenced business law development at the national level. His service extends to editorial roles for legal publications and frequent presentations at professional conferences. Professor Loewenstein maintains strong connections with the legal practice community through his ongoing service on the Colorado Bar Association's Corporate Law Revision Committee and his contributions to continuing legal education programs. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical legal application, making him a valued resource for both students and practitioners.

• Contract Law
• Corporate Law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
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Adam B. Badawi is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where he maintains an active research agenda at the intersection of law, finance, and corporate governance. His scholarly work has established him as a leading expert in contract law, M&A transactions, securities litigation, and ESG compliance. Professor Badawi's research interests span multiple dimensions of corporate law and legal theory. His work on contractual complexity, particularly in debt agreements and M&A transactions, has provided significant insights into how legal drafting affects economic outcomes. He has extensively examined the business judgment rule, board authority, and the role of courts in corporate governance. More recently, his research has expanded into ESG-related topics, analyzing how environmental, social, and governance considerations intersect with traditional corporate law frameworks. His methodological approach often combines legal analysis with empirical techniques, including text analysis of legal documents and event studies of litigation outcomes. Professor Badawi's scholarly output demonstrates consistent high-impact research across multiple domains of corporate law. His early work focused on foundational aspects of contract theory and interpretation, while his more recent publications reflect growing interest in ESG metrics, executive compensation structures tied to sustainability goals, and the evolving regulatory landscape. The trajectory of his research shows a progression from theoretical legal analysis toward increasingly empirical and interdisciplinary approaches that bridge law with finance and data science. Professor Badawi has collaborated with numerous scholars across different institutions, including Duke University, Stanford Law School, and the University of Chicago Law School, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his work and its relevance to multiple academic communities.

• Corporate Finance
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Corporate Governance
• +7 more

Abhinav Goyal is a Professor of Finance and Director of Global Engagement at Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He is affiliated with the Department of Finance and plays a leadership role in shaping the school's international strategy. His research is widely published in premier finance journals, and he serves on editorial boards including as Associate Editor for British Accounting Review . Education: PhD in Banking and Finance, University College Dublin, Ireland (2013) MA in Financial Risk Management, Simon Fraser University, Canada (2007) BE (Hons) in Computer Science, India (2006) His research focuses on corporate finance , particularly IPOs, corporate governance, privatization, and dividend policy, with a strong emphasis on institutional and emerging market contexts. His work explores how legal, political, cultural, and media factors influence corporate financial decisions, especially in initial public offerings and payout policies. Using empirical methods, he investigates global patterns in financial markets, often drawing on cross-country datasets to assess the impact of governance reforms, ownership structures, and socio-political events. The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on IPO pricing dynamics, influenced by democracy, media, terrorism, board reforms, and legal frameworks. His research integrates insights from political economy, behavioral finance, and institutional theory, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach to understanding financial markets. A recurring theme is the role of transparency, governance, and external shocks in shaping corporate financial behavior. Scientific Awards and Editorial Roles: Associate Editor, British Accounting Review Area Editor (Frontier Markets), Research in International Business and Finance Dr. Goyal has advised doctoral and postdoctoral researchers in finance, though specific names are not listed. He has secured research funding through collaborative projects reflected in his co-authored publications with international scholars. His past academic appointments include positions at University College Cork and the University of Liverpool, along with visiting roles at Monash University, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and Manipal University, indicating a strong global academic network. He teaches advanced courses such as Contemporary Topics in Banking and Finance (MBA) and Private Equity and Venture Finance (MSc), contributing significantly to graduate education. He leads no named research lab or center in the provided text, but his editorial roles and global engagement position suggest active participation in research communities and international academic collaborations.

Hisham FaragView profile

Professor

• FinTech
• Corporate Governance
• Board Structure
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Professor Hisham Farag is a distinguished academic at the University of Birmingham , where he serves as Professor of Finance and Director of Research at the Birmingham Business School . He is also the Founding Director of the Sustainable Financial Innovation Research Centre (SFIC) , underscoring his leadership in advancing research in sustainable finance and financial innovation. His work is deeply embedded in the Department of Finance , where he contributes to both research and academic leadership. His primary research interests span a wide and impactful range of topics in modern finance, including FinTech , corporate governance , board structure and diversity , corporate social responsibility (CSR) , behavioural finance , sustainable finance , ESG , and green finance . His research investigates how governance mechanisms, board composition, and financial innovations influence firm performance, risk, and ethical outcomes, particularly in both developed and emerging markets. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on global corporate governance, alternative finance, and the social dimensions of finance. Key themes include the role of board diversity in bank stability, the impact of FinTech on entrepreneurship, and the integration of CSR in Islamic and Chinese financial institutions. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance , British Journal of Management , and European Journal of Finance . Professor Farag has received significant research funding from notable institutions including the Bank of England , Innovate UK (Energy Systems Catapult) , and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) . His research projects have addressed critical issues such as board effectiveness, risk in financial institutions, and investment decisions in hedge funds. He is actively involved in the academic community, serving as Associate Editor for several prestigious journals: European Journal of Finance , Research in International Business and Finance , Business Ethics European Review , and African Accounting and Finance Association . He has also co-authored a research monograph titled Balancing the Board: Directors’ Skills and Diversity , funded by ICAS. Among his accolades, he received the Best Paper Award at the Global Finance Conference in California, USA. His scholarly output includes numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and professional reports, reflecting a sustained and influential contribution to the field of finance.

• Property Law
• Electronic Contracting
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Law
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Juliet M. Moringiello is Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Widener University - Commonwealth Law School, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in property law, electronic contracting, and blockchain technology. Her work bridges traditional legal doctrines with emerging digital economies, particularly in the areas of NFTs, crypto assets, and secured transactions. Position: Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Institution: Widener University - Commonwealth Law School, Harrisburg, PA Her research interests focus on the evolving landscape of digital property, including the legal treatment of tokens, virtual assets, and blockchain-based real estate. She critically examines the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), particularly Articles 9 and 12, in the context of technological innovation. Moringiello also explores municipal bankruptcy, consumer contracts, and the implications of automated enforcement mechanisms like smart contracts. The trends in her recent publications reflect a growing scholarly engagement with decentralized technologies. Her work analyzes how traditional legal frameworks—such as property rights, title registration, and contract formation—apply (or fail) in digital environments. She frequently collaborates with legal scholars like Christopher K. Odinet and William L. Reynolds, contributing to foundational debates on electronic assent, consumer protection, and financial regulation. Moringiello’s scholarship has been widely disseminated through major law reviews and research platforms. Her publications appear in journals such as Florida Law Review , William & Mary Law Review , Rutgers Law Review , and Yale Journal on Regulation . She has also contributed to book chapters with Cambridge University Press. She has been involved in public policy discussions, notably co-authoring commentaries on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed ban on non-compete clauses. Her academic leadership is evident in her editorial and collaborative roles across legal academia. Moringiello has advised on issues related to data security, domain name enforcement, and the legal infrastructure of subprime mortgages. Her work on municipal receiverships and bankruptcy highlights the intersection of public trust, governance, and financial distress. Although no formal advising or grant information is listed, her extensive collaborative research suggests active engagement in scholarly networks and policy initiatives.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Sustainable Finance
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Miguel Ferreira is a Professor and the BPI | Fundação “la Caixa” Chair in Responsible Finance at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), where he also serves as Vice-Dean for Faculty and Research. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Master in Economics from Nova SBE, and a Bachelor in Business from ISCTE-IUL. His research focuses on corporate finance, governance, sustainable finance, and household finance. Education: PhD in Finance, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000) Master in Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1995) Bachelor in Business Administration, ISCTE (1992) Research Interests: Corporate finance, governance, and sustainable finance Household finance and financial literacy Asset management and international markets Recent Work Trends: His publications explore topics like entrepreneurship dynamics, monetary policy transmission, financial distress effects, and the impact of credit ratings on corporate and public financing. His work bridges theoretical finance with real-world policy applications. Awards: European Research Council (ERC) Starting and Advanced Grants Most Cited Portuguese Economist since 2000 Top 100 Author in Top Finance Journals Advising & Grants: Editor for the Journal of Banking and Finance ; recipient of multiple research grants, including from the ERC and La Caixa Foundation. He advises on policy and is a board member at BPI Asset Management. Labs/Teams: Directs the Nova Finance Knowledge Center and leads the Finanças para Todos financial literacy program, recognized nationally and internationally.

Eric TalleyView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• +7 more

Eric Talley is the Marc and Eva Stern Professor of Law and Business at Columbia Law School , where he has served as Full-time Faculty since 2015. Prior to Columbia, he held tenured positions at the University of California, Berkeley (2006–2015) and the University of Southern California (1995–2006), and visiting appointments at Caltech, University of Chicago, ETH-Zurich, European University Institute, Georgetown, Harvard, RAND Graduate School, and Stanford. Education : J.D. and Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University; B.A. in Economics & Political Science from UC San Diego His research and teaching focus on Corporate Law , Mergers & Acquisitions , Corporate Governance , Law and Machine Learning , and Economic Analysis of Law . He co-directs the Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership , directing research on corporate governance and performance trends. Recent publications analyze topics such as valuation disputes , officer liability in Delaware , and gender dynamics in startups , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach blending law, finance, and data science. His work has been featured in top journals and media outlets like the Wall Street Journal , Bloomberg , and Harvard Law School’s Forum . Scientific Awards : Willis L.M. Reese Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2017, 2022) Elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2024) Talley hosts the Beyond “Unprecedented” podcast, exploring economic recovery post-pandemic. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Columbia University Data Science Institute and has held leadership roles in the Society for Empirical Legal Studies and the American Law and Economics Association.

Kristijan PoljanecView profile

Assistant Professor

• Commercial Law
• Corporate Law
• European Union Law
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Kristijan Poljanec is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Law, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb. He teaches commercial law, EU internal market law, and digital market law in Croatian and English. He holds a law degree and doctorate from the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Law, specializing in auction sales. His research spans commercial law, corporate governance, EU regulatory frameworks, auction mechanisms, and digital market legal challenges. He has published extensively, including the monograph Legal Theory of Auction (Routledge, 2023), exploring auction structures and modern e-commerce implications. Poljanec received the Mijo Mirković Award (2018) for research on bankruptcy proceedings and recognition from the Dr Jadranko Crnić Foundation (2023) for co-authoring Private Law of the European Union - Special Part . He participates in international projects like the EU's Corporate Sustainability initiative and leads ICC Croatia's Commercial Law Commission.

Bruce GrohsgalView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy Law
• Business Restructuring
• Student Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy
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Bruce Grohsgal serves as the Helen S. Balick Professor in Business Bankruptcy Law at Widener University Delaware Law School, where he joined the faculty in July 2014 after over 30 years of legal practice. His primary academic affiliation is with Widener University's Law School, where he teaches Bankruptcy, Contracts I and II, Secured Transactions, International Bankruptcy, and Financial Regulation. Prior to academia, he practiced at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, LLP in Wilmington, Delaware, representing major entities in high-profile bankruptcy cases including Solyndra, Global Home Products, and Trans World Airlines. Professor Grohsgal's research focuses on bankruptcy law with particular expertise in business restructuring, student loan dischargeability, and financial institution insolvency. His work critically examines the absolute priority rule, structured dismissals, and the legislative history behind student loan nondischargeability. He has extensively analyzed how bankruptcy courts handle debtor-creditor agreements, lease rejections, and the recharacterization of debt claims as equity. His scholarship consistently bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical restructuring challenges faced by practitioners. As Editor-in-Chief of the Norton Journal of Bankruptcy Law and Practice and the Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law, Grohsgal significantly influences bankruptcy scholarship. His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate a concentrated focus on student loan bankruptcy discharge mechanisms, evolving interpretations of the absolute priority rule, and procedural innovations in Chapter 11 cases. The articles reveal growing scholarly attention to consumer bankruptcy issues within traditionally corporate-focused bankruptcy scholarship. Professor Grohsgal actively engages with policy development through congressional testimony, including written submissions for H.R. 1667 (Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2017). He directs the Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law and previously chaired the Delaware State Bar Association's Bankruptcy Section. His practical experience informs his academic work, particularly regarding first-day motions, asset sales in bankruptcy, and derivatives treatment in insolvency proceedings.

Juanita Gonzalez-UribeView profile

Associate Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Venture Capital
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Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe is an Associate Professor in Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), specializing in entrepreneurship, private equity, innovation, and accelerators. She serves as Co-Director of LSE's Financial Markets Group and Programme Director for Financing the Real Economy, while also being a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and co-organizer of the WE_ARE Women in Economics seminar series. Her research explores how private markets and public policy can catalyze high-growth entrepreneurship globally, with a focus on Latin America, the UK, and the U.S. Key areas include venture capital, private equity, innovation dynamics, and business accelerators. Recent publications analyze leadership effects in startups, bankruptcy reorganization incentives, and policy interventions for private finance. She advises corporations, governments, and academic institutions on entrepreneurship training, open innovation, sustainability, and impact policy. Gonzalez-Uribe also engages in public speaking and delivers courses like FM414E Private Equity, Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Finance and FM476 Entrepreneurial Finance . Her interdisciplinary work spans corporate finance, regulatory innovation, and economic resilience.

Bruce M. PriceView profile

Professor

• Bankruptcy
• Contracts
• Law and Society
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Professor Bruce M. Price is a full-time faculty member at the University of San Francisco, specializing in bankruptcy law, contracts, and legal education. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Denver Strum College of Law and held roles at law firms including Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro and Severson & Werson. His research focuses on empirical studies in consumer bankruptcy, legal education policy, and law firm governance structures. Education: BA from Haverford College; JD with honors from George Washington University National Law Center (1993); PhD from New York University Institute for Law and Society. Awards include the Mentorship Award (Denver University), Center for Instruction and Technology Award (USF, 2011), and nominations for teaching excellence. His work bridges legal practice and academia, addressing topics like bankruptcy reform, U.S. News law school rankings' impact, and associate compensation in law firms. Major publications include analyses of Chapter 13 attorney fees and Silicon Valley law firm governance mechanisms. Grants and advising details are not explicitly detailed, but his career reflects sustained contributions to both legal practice and scholarly discourse in bankruptcy and legal education sectors.

Reinier H. KraakmanView profile

Professor

• Corporate Law
• Comparative Corporate Law
• Corporate Governance
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Reinier H. Kraakman is the Ezra Ripley Thayer Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, where he teaches corporate law, corporate finance, and organizational law. He previously served as a professor at Yale Law School and has held visiting positions at Georgetown University Law Center and New York University School of Law. His academic and policy work has influenced corporate governance reforms in countries such as Russia and Vietnam. Education: J.D., Yale Law School, 1979 Ph.D. in Sociology, Harvard University, 1973 B.A. in History and Science, Harvard College, 1971 Fulbright Fellowship, University of Frankfurt, 1971 His research focuses on corporate law, corporate governance, comparative corporate law, and the economic foundations of organizational law. Kraakman is renowned for identifying core agency problems in corporations—between managers and shareholders, controlling and minority shareholders, and shareholders and other stakeholders. His work emphasizes the functional and comparative analysis of legal institutions across jurisdictions. The recent publications of Professor Kraakman reflect a sustained focus on the intersection of law, economics, and institutional design. His articles and books analyze corporate governance structures, market efficiency, CEO turnover, and the historical evolution of business entities. He frequently collaborates with leading scholars such as Henry Hansmann, Lucian Bebchuk, and Ronald Gilson, producing influential interdisciplinary work that shapes both academic discourse and policy debates. Scientific Awards: Elected ECGI Research Associate (2006) Fulbright Fellowship (1971) Kraakman has advised on legal reforms and contributed to major amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme Court, particularly in cases involving corporate political speech and shareholder rights. His work on compliance, executive compensation, and board accountability has informed regulatory thinking globally. He is a key figure in the academic network promoting empirical and theoretical rigor in corporate law. He is a co-author of the seminal treatise The Anatomy of Corporate Law , now in its third edition, and has published extensively in top law journals including the Yale Law Journal , Georgetown Law Journal , and Harvard Law Review . His scholarship continues to be central to understanding the convergence and divergence of corporate legal systems worldwide.