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James May serves as Professor of Law at American University's Washington College of Law, specializing in antitrust law, U.S. Legal History, and Contracts Law. His academic career builds upon practical experience as an attorney with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and as a senior staff assistant for the National Commission for the Review of Antitrust Laws and Procedures.
Professor May's research focuses on the historical development of antitrust legislation and its constitutional foundations. His scholarly work examines the interplay between political theory, economic principles, and legal doctrine in shaping competition policy. His publications reveal a particular interest in the formative era of antitrust law (1880-1918), state enforcement mechanisms, and the evolution of legal interpretations surrounding monopoly regulation.
Analysis of his publications shows a consistent scholarly trajectory examining the historical foundations of antitrust jurisprudence. His work demonstrates how political factions, economic theories, and constitutional interpretations have shaped competition policy over more than a century. The publications reveal increasing sophistication in connecting legal doctrine with broader historical and political contexts, particularly regarding state-federal dynamics in antitrust enforcement.
Professor May has contributed significantly to legal scholarship through numerous law review articles and book contributions. His work has appeared in the American University Law Review and other academic journals, with publications spanning from 1987 to 2007. His research demonstrates methodological rigor in historical legal analysis and has informed contemporary understanding of antitrust principles through their historical development.
