Ted Gleason

Ted Gleason is an Associate Professor at Grenoble École de Management (GEM), specializing in international law, business regulation, and dispute resolution. He holds dual nationality with the United States and France. His work bridges legal frameworks governing international trade, investment disputes, and sustainable development goals. As a licensed attorney in Colorado and New York, he combines academic research with practical litigation experience.

Research focuses on the intersection of investment law and sustainability, including public interest measures, environmental regulation, and the evolution of international legal norms. He has authored textbooks such as International Commercial Law for Managers (2020, 2016) and contributed to reform discussions on investment treaties.

Key publications from 2021-2025 emphasize sustainable development integration, regulatory sovereignty, and environmental counterclaims in investor-state disputes. His work highlights tensions between investor protections and state rights to regulate for public welfare.

Professional highlights include:

• Leading research on investment treaty reforms
• Analysis of ISDS mechanisms and human rights
• Expertise in transnational commercial litigation
• Contributions to FCTC treaty compliance studies

Teaching responsibilities include international commercial law modules for business professionals. Current research explores pathways to align investment law with climate action and equitable development.