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William (Billy) Organek is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College (CUNY), and Managing Editor of the Harvard Law School Bankruptcy Roundtable. His research focuses on bankruptcy as both public law regulation and private law ordering, combining empirical analysis with law and economics perspectives.
- Education:
- J.D., Harvard Law School (2016, cum laude)
- B.A., Columbia University in Economics-Philosophy (2010)
His scholarship addresses contemporary issues in mass tort bankruptcies and the legal cannabis industry, informed by nearly a decade of legal practice and real estate business experience in China. His work has appeared in major law reviews and been featured in legal podcasts.
Key research trends include analyzing bankruptcy's role in pharmaceutical litigation (e.g., Purdue Pharma cases), examining contractual bankruptcy mechanisms in regulated industries, and exploring reform needs in mass tort proceedings. Special attention is given to due process implications and cross-industry regulatory patterns.
- Scientific Awards:
- Kohn-Kidwell Fellow, Temple University (2023)
- Program Fellow, Harvard Law School Bankruptcy Project (2021)
Active in academic service, he participates in committee work at Baruch College and organizes faculty research workshops. His publications bridge traditional bankruptcy frameworks with modern challenges in emerging industries.
