Dr. David Zarfes

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Biography

David Zarfes is a Clinical Professor of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, where he also serves as the Director of Lecturer Recruitment and the Director of Corporate Lab Programs. He teaches courses in contracts, business law, transactional law, and ethics, heading the Law School's Kirkland & Ellis Corporate Lab. Prior to joining the faculty, Zarfes was the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (CGE&Y), where he was responsible for managing legal supervision across North, Central, and South America, focusing on complex information technology transactions and corporate governance. Zarfes also practiced law at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, specializing in corporate law and cross-border transactions. He has a rich background in significant corporate acquisitions, joint ventures, and compliance matters. His academic contributions include teaching at Columbia University Law School and publishing two books on contracts: 'Transactional Approach to Contracts' and 'Commercial Transactions'.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy