Dr. Brian Shaffer

Instructor

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Biography

Brian Shaffer is a Lecturer-in-Law at Penn Carey Law with extensive experience in litigation, having tried cases involving breach of contract, fraud, civil conspiracy, the Lanham Act, and product liability across various jurisdictions. He has a strong track record of success, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. On the plaintiff side, Brian has secured significant verdicts while achieving successful resolutions for defense cases, including nationwide class actions and complex litigation matters in consumer protection, healthcare arrangements, and construction disputes. He is an active member of the firm’s COVID-19 Task Force, providing legal assistance to clients across multiple sectors during the pandemic. His significant legal accomplishments include serving as lead counsel in high-profile pharmaceutical litigation that resulted in a unanimous Supreme Court decision and successfully securing case dismissals on important RICO class action matters. Brian's expertise also extends to trademark ownership issues under the Lanham Act, where he has achieved precedential rulings in the circuit courts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.