Christian A. Johnson

Christian A. Johnson is a Commonwealth Professor of Business Advising and Director of the Business Advising Program at Widener University Commonwealth Law School. He previously served as the inaugural Dean of the Law School (2015–2020) and held the Hugh B. Brown Presidential Endowed Chair at the University of Utah College of Law. His career includes roles as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and legal practice at firms like Milbank Tweed and Mayer Brown. He is a CPA with a background in accounting and tax law.

Education

• B.A. in Accounting, University of Utah (Magna cum laude)
• Masters of Accounting, University of Utah
• J.D., Columbia Law School (Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar)

Research Interests

Professor Johnson specializes in global capital markets, central banking, and financial regulation. His work focuses on OTC derivatives, Dodd-Frank Act implementation, repo markets, and cross-border financial frameworks. He has authored/co-authored five books and over 60 articles, including influential pieces on derivatives documentation, insolvency events, and regulatory harmonization.

Professional Contributions

• Testified before the U.S. Congress on financial regulation
• Consulted for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Member of boards and committees including the U.S. Army Heritage Center Foundation and the NYC Bar’s Futures and Derivatives Committee

Public Engagement

He frequently lectures at institutions globally, including the University of Economics (Poland), British University Dubai, and the Irish Central Bank. His media commentary addresses topics like pandemic-era legal challenges and financial crises.