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Michael M. Greenfield is a Professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he has taught commercial and consumer law since 1969. He serves as Reporter for the Uniform Debt-Management Services Act and Advisor on the ALI’s Restatement of the Law of Consumer Contracts project.
His education includes:
- J.D., University of Texas-Austin (1969)
- A.B., Grinnell College (1966)
Greenfield’s research focuses on Uniform Commercial Code reform, consumer contracts, and debt-management services. His work bridges academic scholarship and practical law reform through leadership roles in the Uniform Law Commission and American Law Institute. Key contributions include drafting revisions to UCC Articles 2, 3, and 9, and shaping national standards for consumer financial protection.
His publication trends reveal a decades-long trajectory from foundational UCC scholarship toward contemporary consumer protection challenges, particularly in financial services regulation. Recent works emphasize limitations on contractual power imbalances and debt-management frameworks.
Notable awards:
- Dean’s Medal (2019)
- Washington University Hall of Fame (2018)
- Alumni Distinguished Teaching Award (2013)
- Best Law Professor in Missouri (2009)
- Writing Competition Award, American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers (1999)
- Distinguished Faculty Award (1995)
Greenfield maintains extensive professional engagement as a Fellow (and former Regent) of the American College of Consumer Financial Services Lawyers since 2000, ALI member since 1997, and ABA Committee on Consumer Financial Services member since 1989. His service includes advisory roles for the Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council (1990-92) and Gateway Legal Services Board (2002-2018), demonstrating sustained commitment to policy implementation and access to justice.
