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John C. Coates is the John F. Cogan, Jr. Professor of Law and Economics at Harvard Law School, serving concurrently as Deputy Dean and Research Director of the Center on the Legal Profession. He previously held roles as General Counsel and Acting Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance. His expertise spans Administrative and Regulatory Law, Corporate Governance, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Securities Regulation. Coates teaches at Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School, focusing on topics like financial regulation and corporate law. His research critiques systemic financial risks and regulatory challenges, including the impact of SEC budget cuts and corporate accountability. Notable works include *The Problem of Twelve* and analyses of regulatory policy. He advises governmental bodies like the DOJ and Treasury, and chairs the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee. His work emphasizes balancing market efficiency with investor protection.
