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Joseph A. Grundfest is the W. A. Franke Professor of Law and Business, Emeritus at Stanford University, affiliated with Stanford Law School and the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance. He holds a JD from Stanford and advanced degrees in economics from Stanford and the London School of Economics. His expertise spans capital markets, corporate governance, and securities regulation.
- Education:
- J.D., Stanford Law School (1978)
- M.Sc., London School of Economics (1972)
- B.A., Yale University (1973)
- Doctoral studies in Economics, Stanford University (1975–1978)
Professor Grundfest’s research focuses on corporate governance, securities litigation, and regulatory policy. He pioneered the Stanford Securities Class Action Clearinghouse and co-founded Financial Engines with Nobel laureate William Sharpe. His work emphasizes practical applications of legal and economic principles to corporate governance challenges.
Recent articles highlight innovative approaches to litigation valuation (2006), shareholder mechanisms (2005), and statutory ambiguity in regulatory design (2002). His scholarship bridges academic rigor and real-world legal frameworks.
- Awards:
- John Bingham Hurlbut Award for Excellence in Teaching (1992, 2001)
- National Law Journal’s '100 Most Influential Lawyers' (2006)
Grundfest advises on securities litigation and governance, co-directs the Directors’ College, and actively engages in policy debates. His affiliations include the Securities Class Action Clearinghouse and the John M. Olin Program in Law and Economics.
