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Dr. Marleen Swerdlow serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Business and Professor of Business Law at Lamar University's College of Business, where she has held faculty positions since 1984, progressing from Assistant to full Professor while directing online programs and general business initiatives through 2020.
Her academic credentials include:
- J.D. from University of Houston Law Center
- B.S. from H. Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University
Professor Swerdlow's research critically examines ethical and legal dimensions across business domains, with concentrated expertise in securities regulation (ESG investing, pension fiduciary duty), labor law (NLRB decisions, union dynamics), corporate governance (social media implications), and regulatory frameworks (JOBS Act, ADAAA). Her interdisciplinary approach connects legal theory with real-world business ethics challenges.
Recent publications reveal consistent scholarly productivity focused on evolving regulatory landscapes, particularly analyzing policy shifts under different administrations and their practical business consequences. Collaborative work with colleagues demonstrates strong research partnerships across business law subfields.
She actively mentors students through internship programming, regularly addressing the College of Business Cardinal Community since 2017, and serves on experiential learning committees. Her administrative leadership spans departmental, college, and university levels with continuous committee service since 2011.
