Dr. Avery Katz

Professor

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Biography

Avery W. Katz is a well-respected authority in contracts law, known for his scholarship in areas such as option contracts, contractual incompleteness, contract theory, and fee shifting. He teaches various courses at Columbia Law School, including Contracts, Commercial Transactions, Payment Systems, Sales Transactions, and Secured Transactions. His academic background includes a Ph.D., J.D., and M.A. from Harvard University, as well as a B.A. from the University of Michigan.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Law

2000-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Full-time faculty member teaching various law courses and serving as vice dean.

Assistant Professor of Law

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Held assistant professorship in law and economics.

Visiting Professor of Law

1992-01-01 — 1994-01-01

Georgetown University Law Center • Washington, DC

Visiting faculty during a significant period of academic contributions.

Visiting Professor of Law

1998-01-01 — Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Held visiting professorship contributing to academic programs.

Courses

Contract Design Analysis Negotiation Workshop Contracts Legal Methods II: Problem Solving for Lawyers

Requirements for Columbia Law School

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Juris Doctor (J.D.) program. While 'Department of Law' is not a formal administrative division for admissions, this entry covers the primary J.D. program.