Christopher J. Ryan

Christopher J. Ryan serves as Professor of Law and Val Nolan Faculty Fellow at Indiana University Maurer School of Law, joining the faculty in 2024. He maintains dual affiliations as an affiliated scholar at the American Bar Foundation and academic affiliate at the International Center for Law & Economics.

His educational credentials include:

• Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University (2018)
• J.D. from University of Kentucky (2013)
• M.Ed. from University of Notre Dame (2010)
• A.B. from Dartmouth College (2008)

Dr. Ryan's research examines economic and legal incentives across multiple sectors, with recognized expertise in trust law, non-profit regulation, and student loan systems. His interdisciplinary scholarship spans law and economics methodology, appearing in premier publications including Alabama Law Review, Georgia Law Review, and Florida Law Review, with coverage in Washington Post and Boston Globe.

Notable recognition includes:

• Val Nolan Faculty Fellowship

As an educator, he teaches Introduction to Income Tax and Seminar in Law & Economics while previously instructing Estates & Trusts, Property, Secured Transactions, and Statistics for Lawyers. His academic contributions position him as a leading voice in legal education reform and specialized doctrinal fields.