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Eric Orts is the Guardsmark Professor and Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Professor of Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He has been a faculty member at Wharton since 1991 and was named to his endowed professorship in 2001. His academic work bridges law, ethics, and business, with a strong focus on corporate governance, environmental policy, and the moral responsibilities of firms.
- University: University of Pennsylvania
- School: Wharton School
- Department: Department of Legal Studies and Business Ethics
- Academic Rank: Professor
- Email: ortse@wharton.upenn.edu
Orts earned his JSD and LL.M. from Columbia University, JD from the University of Michigan, MA from the New School for Social Research, and BA from Oberlin College. His interdisciplinary training informs his broad research agenda.
- JSD, Columbia University, 1994
- LL.M, Columbia University, 1992
- J.D., University of Michigan, 1988
- M.A., New School for Social Research, 1985
- B.A., Oberlin College, 1982
His research interests include corporate governance, environmental law and policy, business ethics, constitutional law, and theories of the firm. He has published on topics ranging from climate change and business to the moral responsibility of corporations and U.S. Senate reform. His work often explores the intersection of law, ethics, and democratic institutions.
The recent articles highlight a strong trend toward interdisciplinary scholarship, combining legal analysis with political theory and environmental science. His publications appear in top journals in law, management, and ethics, showing a consistent focus on the role of business in society, environmental governance, and constitutional challenges. Themes include sustainability, corporate personhood, and democratic legitimacy.
Notable scientific awards include:
- Wharton MBA Teaching Award, 2021
- MBA Excellence in Teaching Award for an Elective Course, 2011
Orts has advised numerous students and led major initiatives such as the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership (2007–2020). He has received internal and external grants supporting research in environmental governance and business ethics. His leadership extends to professional service, including being a consulting member of the American Law Institute and founding board member of the Alliance for Research in Corporate Sustainability.
He was faculty director of the Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership and is affiliated with the Wharton Climate Center, the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, the Penn Program on Regulation, and the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, reflecting his engagement with interdisciplinary research teams and policy-oriented centers.
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