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Carl S. Bjerre serves as the Wallace L. & Ellen A. Kaapcke Professor of Business Law at the University of Oregon School of Law, where he teaches courses ranging from first-year Contracts to Advanced Commercial Law. A nationally recognized authority on the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), he actively shapes commercial law through leadership roles including membership on the Permanent Editorial Board for the UCC and gubernatorial appointment to the Uniform Law Commission.
His educational background includes a J.D. magna cum laude from Cornell Law School and undergraduate studies in Literature and Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to academia, he practiced transactional finance law for six years at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York City.
Professor Bjerre's research centers on secured transactions, securities law, and UCC modernization, with particular expertise in Articles 8 and 9. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal principles with practical transactional applications, addressing critical issues like choice-of-law rules for intermediated securities, adverse claims, and international conventions including the Hague Securities Convention. This work reflects his commitment to harmonizing commercial law across jurisdictions while maintaining functional legal frameworks for modern finance.
His recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate sustained scholarly productivity with a focus on contemporary challenges in secured transactions and securities law. Key themes include the implementation of the Hague Securities Convention, resolution of adverse claims in collateral enforcement, and adaptation of UCC principles to evolving financial instruments – revealing a consistent trajectory toward enhancing legal certainty in complex commercial transactions.
Professional honors include:
- Appointed member of the Permanent Editorial Board for the Uniform Commercial Code
- Gubernatorial appointee to the Uniform Law Commission
- Elected member of the American Law Institute
- Visiting Fellow at Oxford's Commercial Law Centre
At Oregon Law, Professor Bjerre contributes significantly to the Business Law Program through teaching and curriculum development. His extensive involvement in national law reform projects – including service on Joint Drafting Committees for UCC revisions and participation in U.S. delegations for international securities conventions – demonstrates leadership that extends beyond traditional academic boundaries into practical legal development. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his judicial citations (including a 2024 New York Court of Appeals decision involving $9 billion in Venezuelan bonds) confirm real-world impact of his scholarship.
As a core faculty member of the Business Law Program, he participates in the program's academic initiatives and contributes to its reputation for excellence in commercial law education. His work with the Uniform Law Commission and American Law Institute positions him at the forefront of business law development, influencing both domestic and international commercial legal frameworks through sustained scholarly and practical engagement.
