Dr. Anthony Casey

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Biography

Anthony J. Casey is the Donald M. Ephraim Professor of Law and Economics at the University of Chicago Law School, where he is also the Faculty Director of the Center for Law and Finance. His research primarily explores the intersection of finance and law, with a particular focus on corporate bankruptcy and business law. Casey's work has been published in prestigious journals such as the Yale Law Journal and the Columbia Law Review, contributing significantly to the understanding of how legal frameworks influence financial systems. Before entering academia, Casey practiced law at Kirkland & Ellis LLP, specializing in corporate bankruptcy and securities litigation. He has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor and Bigelow Fellow at the University of Chicago and Visiting Professor roles at institutions such as the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the National University of Singapore. Additionally, he serves on the editorial boards of several legal journals and is actively involved in various professional organizations related to insolvency law and business law.

Research Interests

Experience

Donald M. Ephraim Professor of Law and Economics

2021-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Leading research in corporate law and bankruptcy.

Founder Faculty Director

2019-01-01 — Present

Center for Law and Finance • Chicago, IL

Overseeing center activities focused on legal finance.

Deputy Dean

2020-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Managed academic operations and faculty affairs.

Professor of Law

2016-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Taught and researched in various law courses.

Assistant Professor of Law

2011-01-01 — 2016-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Joined faculty to enhance curriculum in bankruptcy law.

Bigelow Fellow and Lecturer in Law

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of Chicago Law School • Chicago, IL

Fellowship focusing on legal education and research.

Partner

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Kirkland & Ellis, LLP • Chicago, IL

Practiced corporate law with a focus on bankruptcy.

Associate

2004-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz • New York, NY

Worked on litigation and corporate issues.

Law Clerk

2002-01-01 — 2003-01-01

United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit • Chicago, IL

Clerked for Chief Judge Joel M. Flaum.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy