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Rodney D. Chrisman serves as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development and Professor of Law at Liberty University School of Law, admitted to practice in Kentucky state courts and multiple federal jurisdictions. His professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Federalist Society, and Kentucky Bar Association.
He earned his J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law magna cum laude (Kentucky Law Journal, Order of the Coif, founding Federalist Society treasurer) and B.B.A. from Eastern Kentucky University summa cum laude.
Professor Chrisman's research centers on business entity formation, securities regulation, and corporate law, with empirical studies analyzing LLC proliferation and taxation patterns. His teaching portfolio spans Business Associations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities Regulation, and Jurisprudence, reflecting his expertise in commercial legal frameworks.
His publications reveal a consistent focus on evolving business entity structures, particularly examining LLC dominance in new business formations and their tax treatment, while his securities law scholarship addresses critical liability questions under Rule 10b-5.
Notable recognitions include:
- Colvin P. Rouse Kentucky Law Journal Award for Best Note
- First place in Kentucky Bar Association Student Writing Competition for Tradename Infringement research
With over three years in private corporate/tax practice and experience at Stoll, Keenon & Park, LLP handling bankruptcy, securities, and business litigation, he integrates substantial practical expertise into academic work. His bi-vocational pastoral service in Eastern Kentucky demonstrates complementary community engagement.
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