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Brian Quinn is a Professor and the David and Pamela Donohue Faculty Fellow at Boston College Law School, where he teaches Corporations, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, and Contracts. He previously served as Associate Dean for Experiential Learning and has been recognized with teaching excellence awards, including the Professor Emil Slizewski Award and the Provost’s TWIN Award. He is actively engaged in legal scholarship, media commentary, and educational innovation.
- B.S.F.S., Georgetown University
- M.P.P., Harvard University Kennedy School of Government
- J.D., M.L.S., Stanford Law School
Professor Quinn's research centers on corporate law, transactional design, mergers & acquisitions, and private ordering. His work emphasizes the economic and legal structures of corporate transactions and the role of legal education in preparing future lawyers. He has pioneered the use of blended learning and online modules in legal pedagogy, supported by ATAB grants.
His recent publications and media commentary focus on high-stakes corporate governance issues, including executive compensation (e.g., Elon Musk's pay package), shareholder litigation, and jurisdictional competition between Delaware and Texas. His scholarship appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Corporation Law and Harvard Business Law Review Online, and he is co-author of two major casebooks in M&A and corporate law.
Notable scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Professor Emil Slizewski Award for Faculty Excellence (2011)
- Provost’s TWIN Award for technology in teaching (2012)
- ATAB grants for online and blended learning development
Quinn advises students through experiential programs like the Amicus Brief Clinic and Corporate Counsel Externship Seminar. He has received grant support for pedagogical innovation and curriculum development. His leadership extends internationally, having directed the Fulbright Economics Teaching Program in Vietnam and served on the founding board of Fulbright University Vietnam.
He is affiliated with research and teaching initiatives focused on legal education reform, corporate governance, and international legal development. His work bridges academic scholarship, practical legal training, and public engagement through frequent media appearances in outlets like The New York Times, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal.
