John Linarelli

John Linarelli is the Vice Dean and Professor of Law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. His research focuses on commercial and financial law, international trade law, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with contract law. He holds PhDs in Philosophy (University of California, Riverside) and Law (King's College London), an LLM from Georgetown University, a JD from American University, and a BA from Duquesne University.

• Education: PhD Philosophy (UC Riverside), PhD Law (King's College London), LLM (Georgetown), JD (American University), BA (Duquesne)

His research explores egalitarian theories in financial regulation, the philosophical foundations of contract law (e.g., shared intentionality), and global justice in international economic law. Recent work includes co-editing the Research Handbook on the Law of Artificial Intelligence and co-authoring the award-winning The Misery of International Law, which critiques global economic injustice.

His articles frequently address AI's impact on legal frameworks, financial inclusion, and debt regulation. Notable contributions include analyzing post-generative AI's role in contract law and advocating for equitable credit access through social contract theory. He has spoken globally, including at Duke, Columbia, and UNIDROIT, and serves on editorial boards for legal journals.

• Awards: ESIL Book Prize (2019), Fellow of the European Law Institute, Member of the American Law Institute

Linarelli has led interdisciplinary initiatives, such as symposia on financial inclusion and sustainable finance. He co-directs the Hart Studies in Commercial and Financial Law book series and has advised international organizations like the World Bank and UNCTAD. His work bridges legal theory, philosophy, and practical policy, emphasizing justice in global economic systems.