Dr. David Skeel

Professor

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Biography

David Skeel is the S. Samuel Arsht Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He specializes in corporate law, bankruptcy, and financial regulation. Skeel has authored several significant works including 'True Paradox: Christianity Makes Sense of a Complex World,' 'The New Financial Deal: Understanding Dodd-Frank Act (Unintended) Consequences,' and 'Debt’s Dominion: A History of Bankruptcy Law in America.' His research interests extend to the intersections of law and literature, as well as Christian perspectives on law. In addition to his academic publications, Skeel has contributed commentary to respected outlets such as The New York Wall Street Journal and Books & Culture. He has actively engaged in practical governance as a member and chair of the Financial Oversight & Management Board for Puerto Rico from August 31, 2016, through July 2024. Throughout his career, he has received multiple accolades for his teaching excellence, including the Harvey Levin Award and the Robert Gorman Award for upper-level course teaching, recognizing his commitment to education and mentorship in legal studies.

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
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Specialization Notes

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