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Caleb N. Griffin is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he focuses on corporate governance, index funds, and securities regulation. His research examines the growing influence of institutional investors, particularly the "Big Three" index fund managers (Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street), who now cast nearly a quarter of votes at S&P 500 companies.
Professor Griffin's research interests center on corporate governance structures, particularly as they relate to index fund voting and shareholder democracy. His work explores how the concentration of voting power among a small number of institutional investors affects corporate decision-making, with special attention to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. He has developed innovative proposals like "categorical pass-through voting" to democratize the voting process while preserving economies of scale at major index fund firms. His research also extends to Big Tech regulation, examining how systemically important digital platforms should be governed and regulated.
Analysis of Griffin's publication record reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of corporate governance and institutional investing, with particular emphasis on how the rise of passive investing has transformed shareholder democracy. His work demonstrates increasing attention to practical solutions for governance challenges, including testimony before congressional committees on index fund voting processes. The research shows evolution from traditional M&A analysis toward more contemporary issues of platform governance and ESG integration.
Professor Griffin has provided expert testimony before both the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the House Judiciary Committee, demonstrating the practical impact of his scholarly work on policy discussions. His research has been cited in legal scholarship and has influenced debates about corporate governance reform.
