Robert Sprague

Robert Sprague is Professor of Legal Studies in Business at the University of Wyoming's College of Business, Department of Management and Marketing. He holds a J.D. from the University of Denver, an M.B.A. from the University of Southern California, and a B.S.B.A. from the University of Denver. His research focuses on the convergence of law, technology, and business, with particular emphasis on workplace privacy, employment law, and small business legal issues.

Research interests include:

• Legal implications of evolving workplace technologies
• Regulatory frameworks for gig economy platforms
• Corporate governance in small businesses
• Privacy rights in employment contexts
• Legal classification of workers in emerging business models

Professor Sprague's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how technological advancements challenge traditional legal frameworks, especially in employment relationships. His recent work examines privacy concerns in workplace surveillance and regulatory challenges in emerging industries like cannabis.

Honors include:

• Distinguished Proceedings Award (2017, 2014)
• University of Wyoming College of Business Sparky Turner Faculty Service Award (2015)
• Multiple McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper Awards
• Governor Geringer Award for Promising Young Scholars

Service contributions include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the American Business Law Journal (2015-2016) and University of Wyoming Faculty Senate Chair (2023-2024).