Dr. David Skeel

Biography

David Skeel is the S. Samuel Arsht Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. He is the author of several notable books, including 'True Paradox: How Christianity Makes Sense of Our Complex World' (InterVarsity, 2014), 'The New Financial Deal: Understanding the Dodd-Frank Act and Its (Unintended) Consequences' (Wiley, 2011), 'Icarus in the Boardroom: The Fundamental Flaws in Corporate America' (Oxford, 2005), and 'Debt's Dominion: A History of Bankruptcy Law in America' (Princeton, 2001). He has also written numerous articles on bankruptcy, financial distress, corporate law, and the intersection of Christianity with law and literature. His commentary has been featured in prominent publications such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Weekly Standard, and Books & Culture. In August 2016, he was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the oversight board for Puerto Rico. He teaches executive education programs on distressed asset investing and corporate restructuring, focusing on how to assess long-term investment value in financially distressed companies and the roles of business managers, investors, and banking advisors in restructuring corporate debt.

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