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Walter Effross is a Professor at American University Washington College of Law, where he teaches courses including Corporate Bankruptcy, E-Commerce Law & Drafting, Business Associations, and Corporate Governance. With a B.A. from Princeton University and J.D. from Harvard Law School, he previously practiced commercial and computer law at major New Jersey law firms and clerked for Justice Daniel J. O'Hern of the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
- Areas of Specialization: Bankruptcy Law, Intellectual Property, Internet and Computer Law, Corporate Governance
- Leadership Roles: Member of American Law Institute, Co-Author of New Jersey Bankruptcy Practice Manual, Former ABA Subcommittee Chair on Electronic Commerce
His research focuses on corporate governance, e-commerce regulation, bankruptcy law, and digital transaction frameworks, with over two dozen publications spanning three decades. Recent work includes the 2022 third edition of his casebook Corporate Governance: Principles, Practices, and Provisions.
Scientific Recognition includes multiple WCL Research Awards and contributions to journals like the International Journal of Electronic Commerce. He also advises the Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Legal Issues Group and created the Blockchain for Law Students educational platform in 2018.
