S. Todd Brown

S. Todd Brown is a Professor and the 21st Dean of the University at Buffalo School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 2009. He teaches courses in bankruptcy, contracts, corporations, torts, and mass torts, and previously served as interim dean (2023) and vice dean for academic affairs (2016–2023), overseeing curriculum and academic program development.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, Loyola University
• Juris Doctorate, Columbia Law School (Articles Editor, Columbia Business Law Review)
• Master of Laws (LL.M.), Beasley School of Law at Temple University

His research focuses on bankruptcy trusts, Chapter 11 reorganization, complex litigation, and mass torts. He has extensively analyzed issues such as prudential standing, plaintiff control in multidistrict litigation, and transparency in asbestos compensation trusts.

His publications highlight trends in bankruptcy jurisprudence, emphasizing judicial discretion, corporate liability, and the intersection of constitutional law with bankruptcy proceedings. Key subfields include fiduciary responsibilities, global settlement strategies, and appellate standing limitations.

Brown has testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, state legislatures, and legal task forces, establishing himself as a leading expert in bankruptcy and mass tort law.