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Professor Jeffrey Haas is a Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, securities law, and mutual fund regulation. He previously held a tenured position at New York Law School and practiced corporate and securities law at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Latham & Watkins. His expertise bridges academia and practice, emphasizing real-world legal applications.
Education:
- B.S. summa cum laude in Finance and Classical Civilizations from Florida State University
- J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, where he served as Comment Editor on the Law Review
- Econometrics studies at the University of Melbourne as a Rotary Foundation Scholar
Research & Practice: Prof. Haas advises on high-profile deals involving celebrities like Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, and the estates of Tupac Shakur and Elvis Presley. He successfully defended Gotta Have Rock and Roll.com LLC against Madonna’s lawsuit in 2018, achieving a 5-0 appellate victory. His board roles include Chair of the American Independence mutual fund family and member of HSBC’s mutual fund board.
Scholarship: Published in leading law reviews (e.g., Southern California Law Review, Michigan Law Review) and authored/co-authored books including Corporate Finance Hornbook and The Law of Mergers and Acquisitions. His work integrates legal theory with practical business law challenges.
