Alexander J. Hoffarth

Alexander J. Hoffarth serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Law & Entrepreneurship Program at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, a position he assumed in 2025 following a distinguished career in private practice and judicial service. His appointment reflects expertise at the critical intersection of legal frameworks, business strategy, and governmental regulation.

His academic credentials include a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law (where he served on the Virginia Law Review editorial board), an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and a B.A. in Political Science summa cum laude from Boston College.

Professor Hoffarth's research focuses on practical applications of corporate law in entrepreneurial contexts, examining how legal structures enable business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-jurisdictional transactions. He emphasizes law as a dynamic tool for building institutions and fostering integrity in commercial enterprises rather than merely static regulatory compliance.

His scholarly recognition includes membership in Phi Beta Kappa and the Order of the Coif honor societies.

As Director of the Law and Entrepreneurship Program, he mentors students in translating legal knowledge into venture creation, with his Business Associations course serving as foundational training for future corporate attorneys and entrepreneurs. His industry experience informs experiential teaching approaches that bridge theoretical concepts with real-world transactional challenges.

The Law and Entrepreneurship Program operates as an interdisciplinary hub where students develop legal strategies for startup formation, funding, and growth under his leadership.