Dr. Daniel Bussel

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Bussel is a Professor at UCLA School of Law, where he has been a faculty member since 1991. His primary areas of academic focus are Contract Law, Bankruptcy, and Commercial Law. With a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Stanford, Bussel's professional experience spans notable legal practice, including a partnership at Klee Tuchin Bogdanoff & Stern LLP, a firm recognized for business reorganization and corporate insolvency. He has also served as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer and Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, and has held positions at O'Melveny & Myers. Professor Bussel is actively involved in the legal community, being a member of the American Law Institute and a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy. His published works include numerous textbooks on bankruptcy and contract law, and his scholarly articles address a range of issues pertinent to bankruptcy litigation, professional responsibility, and the legal processes involved in financial reorganizations. As a recognized figure in his field, Bussel has contributed to significant bankruptcy cases and has provided commentary and legal insight in numerous forums.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1991-01-01 — Present

UCLA School of Law • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching Bankruptcy, Contracts, and Corporate Reorganizations.

Partner

2001-01-01 — Present

Klee Tuchin Bogdanoff & Stern LLP • Los Angeles, CA

Specialized in business reorganization and corporate insolvency.

Law Clerk

1985-09-01 — 1986-07-01

U.S. Supreme Court • Washington, D.C.

Clerked for Justices Breyer and O'Connor.

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.