معرفی
Christopher R. Drahozal is the John M. Rounds Professor of Law at the University of Kansas School of Law. He specializes in the law and economics of dispute resolution, particularly arbitration, and has authored multiple books and articles on commercial arbitration. His work has been presented globally and he has testified before Congress and state legislatures. Recognized for teaching excellence with the Immel Award (2004), Drahozal’s career includes clerkships at the U.S. Supreme Court (Justice Byron White) and the Iran-United States Claims Tribunal, as well as private practice at Sidley & Austin. He served as Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development (2009–2016) and is a member of the American Law Institute.
Education:
- J.D., University of Iowa College of Law, 1986 (Articles Editor, Iowa Law Review)
- B.A., Washington University in St. Louis, 1983
Research Interests: Arbitration, dispute resolution mechanisms, federalism, and the intersection of law and economics. His scholarship focuses on arbitration clauses in consumer and commercial contexts, empirical studies of arbitration outcomes, and the role of courts in shaping arbitration frameworks.
Awards and Memberships:
- Immel Award for Teaching Excellence (2004)
- Phi Beta Kappa and Order of the Coif
- American Law Institute Member
Teaching: Courses include Contracts, Commercial Arbitration, and Trusts and Estates. He has also held visiting professorships at the University of Iowa and the London Consortium.
