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David V. Snyder is Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law and Director of the Business Law Program. He holds concurrent appointments as regular Visiting Professor at the University of Paris II (Panthéon-Assas) since 2012 and has taught at numerous institutions including University of Michigan (2024), Boston University, College of William and Mary, and University of Mainz.
His educational background includes a J.D. summa cum laude from Tulane Law School (1991) and B.A. cum laude from Yale University (1988). Prior to academia, he clerked for Judge John M. Duhé Jr. of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and practiced at Hogan & Hartson (now Hogan Lovells).
Professor Snyder's research focuses on contracts and commercial law with international and comparative dimensions. He is particularly known for pioneering work on using contracts to protect environmental standards and worker human rights in global supply chains. His scholarship bridges theoretical legal analysis with practical applications through model contract clauses adopted by industry working groups.
His recent publications demonstrate evolving focus from traditional contract doctrine toward sustainable supply chain governance, with increasing emphasis on transnational regulatory frameworks and human rights due diligence. The 2023 ABA publication represents a culmination of his work developing operational contract mechanisms for supply chain accountability.
- Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship, European University Institute (2021-2022)
- McCormick Fellowship with Wilson Memorial Lecture, University of Edinburgh (2014)
- Elected member, American Law Institute
- Titular member, International Academy of Comparative Law
Professor Snyder chairs the ABA Business Law Section working group producing Model Contract Clauses for responsible supply chains and co-chairs a parallel European working group. His leadership extends to former roles as chair of the AALS Contracts Section (2005-2006) and Washington steering committee for the International Congress of Comparative Law (2010). He serves on editorial boards including the American Journal of Comparative Law and scientific council of the French Journal of Legal Policy.
His academic career spans multiple institutions: beginning at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, then Indiana University Bloomington, Tulane Law School, and current position at American University since 2006. His work integrates scholarly research with practical legal development through ongoing engagement with professional organizations and transnational policy initiatives.
