Edward D. Cavanagh is a Professor of Law at St. John’s University School of Law, where he has taught since 1982. He holds a J.S.D. (1988) and LL.M. (1986) from Columbia Law School, a J.D. (1974) from Cornell Law School, and an A.B. in Economics (summa cum laude, 1971) from the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on antitrust law, federal procedure, complex litigation, and law and economics. He has authored numerous articles on topics such as antitrust remedies, pleading standards, and civil litigation reform. Professor Cavanagh has held leadership roles in professional organizations, including co-chairing the ABA Antitrust Section’s Public Service Committee and serving on the New York State Bar Association’s Antitrust Section Executive Committee. He has also contributed to judicial reforms, including advising the Eastern District of New York on civil litigation rules. His publications explore the intersection of law, economics, and procedural fairness, emphasizing practical solutions to modern litigation challenges. Key Awards: Order of the Coif, Phi Beta Kappa, Cedric Major Scholarship (Cornell), Ford Foundation Scholarship, and Dean’s List (8 semesters). Professional Service: Reporter for the EDNY Committee on Civil Litigation, member of the ABA Antitrust Section Council, and advisor to federal judicial reform initiatives. His teaching spans antitrust law, civil procedure, conflict of laws, and federal practice. Recent scholarship addresses Twombly’s impact on pleading standards, the FTAIA’s role in foreign antitrust claims, and procedural reforms in federal courts.
