Anthony Casey

Anthony Casey is a Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School and affiliated with the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI) in Brussels. His scholarly work has been widely published in top law journals with over 50 papers and significant academic impact as evidenced by his SSRN rankings.

Professor Casey's research spans bankruptcy law, corporate governance, and the intersection of law with emerging technologies. His work examines how artificial intelligence and big data are transforming legal frameworks, particularly in contract law and judicial decision-making. He has pioneered concepts like 'self-driving contracts' and 'micro-directives' that explore how technology can reshape legal processes. His scholarship also focuses extensively on corporate bankruptcy, particularly Chapter 11 reorganization, mass tort bankruptcies, and cross-border insolvency issues.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on cutting-edge bankruptcy issues including the Purdue Pharma case, Silicon Valley Bank failure, and the evolving landscape of mass tort bankruptcies. His work demonstrates increasing attention to the intersection of technology and law, while maintaining deep expertise in traditional bankruptcy and corporate law domains. Notably, his scholarship often combines theoretical insights with empirical analysis and practical policy implications.

Professor Casey has engaged with policymakers through congressional testimony and has collaborated extensively with leading scholars including Joshua Macey, Anthony Niblett, and Douglas Baird. His work appears in the Columbia Law Review, University of Chicago Law Review, Yale Law Journal, and other premier legal publications. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his prolific output suggests substantial research support.