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Rory Van Loo is a Professor of Law and Michaels Faculty Research Scholar at Boston University School of Law, specializing in consumer law, digital markets, and regulatory frameworks. He holds a BA from Pomona College, JD from Harvard Law School, and PhD from Yale University. His research explores how technological shifts reshape consumer regulation, with a focus on digital intermediaries and tech governance. He served on the implementation team for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and previously worked at McKinsey & Co. His work has influenced policy initiatives like the FTC’s data privacy reforms and CFPB’s data-sharing rules.
Van Loo’s academic contributions span major law reviews, including the Columbia Law Review and University of Chicago Law Review. He teaches courses on contracts, consumer technology regulation, and dispute systems design. His research on platforms, privacy, and algorithmic pricing has been featured in media outlets like NPR, The New York Times, and Bloomberg. He is a recipient of the Thomas J. Watson Fellowship and the Peter Paul Career Development Professorship.
Recent publications include analyses of platform liability, inflation’s market impacts, and digital governance frameworks. He engages in policy discussions through events like the BKC/AISST AI Governance Speaker Series, advocating for balanced regulatory approaches to emerging technologies.
