Dan Keating

Dan Keating is a Professor at Washington University School of Law specializing in bankruptcy, commercial law, and UCC Article 2. He has served three terms as interim dean and multiple administrative roles including vice dean, and is an elected member of the American Law Institute and Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy.

His educational background includes:

• J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1986
• B.A., Monmouth College, 1983

Professor Keating's research centers on bankruptcy law intersections with labor, employment, and pension systems, alongside foundational work in sales law and UCC Article 2. His scholarship critically examines collective bargaining implications in bankruptcy and PBGC dynamics while advancing commercial law pedagogy through innovative casebook methodologies.

Recent publications reveal evolving focus toward practical bankruptcy education tools (Glannon Guides), prison education initiatives, and labor-bankruptcy policy analysis. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world legal practice challenges across debtor-creditor relations.

His distinguished recognition includes:

• Washington University Founder’s Day Distinguished Faculty Award
• Washington University School of Law Outstanding Professor Award
• Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award for urban ACT prep instruction
• Elected Member of the American Law Institute
• Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy

Professor Keating actively contributes to academic governance through dean-level administration and innovative teaching, notably co-leading Washington University’s Prison Education Project course at Missouri Eastern Correctional Center. His service extends to community education through free ACT preparation programs for urban high school students.

He maintains leadership in the Prison Education Project, expanding legal pedagogy into correctional settings while advancing bankruptcy scholarship through the American Law Institute.