Dr. Glynn Lunney

Professor

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Biography

Glynn S. Lunney, Jr. is a University Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University School of Law. He has an academic background in economics and law, having obtained a Ph.D. in Economics from Tulane University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School. Before joining Texas A&M, he held various positions at Tulane University School of Law, serving as the Joseph Merrick Jones Chair and the McGlinchey Stafford Professor. His expertise lies in Contract Law, Intellectual Property, and the economic analysis of legal rules. He is particularly focused on the trade-offs involved in patent, copyright, and trademark protection and aims to strike a balance between innovation and ownership rights in the context of technological progress. Lunney's research reflects a deep understanding of how intellectual property laws affect society's ability to innovate and progress. He enjoys interacting with students and helping them understand the law, drawing on his experiences as a clerk for Honorable John Minor Wisdom of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In addition to his academic work, he is also an avid runner and triathlete.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-09-01 — Present

Texas A&M University School of Law • College Station, TX

Teaching Contract Law and Intellectual Property.

Joseph Merrick Jones Chair

2014-09-01 — 2015-08-31

Tulane University School of Law • New Orleans, LA

Held an endowed chair focused on law.

McGlinchey Stafford Professor

1999-09-01 — 2006-08-31

Tulane University School of Law • New Orleans, LA

Specialized in Intellectual Property Law.

Associate Professor

1994-09-01 — 1999-08-31

Tulane University School of Law • New Orleans, LA

Taught various law subjects.

Assistant Professor

1991-09-01 — 1994-08-31

Tulane University School of Law • New Orleans, LA

Introduced foundational law courses.

Visiting Professor

2005-09-01 — 2005-12-31

Vanderbilt University School of Law • Nashville, TN

Taught contract law.

Visiting Professor

2005-01-01 — 2005-05-31

Washington University School of Law – St. Louis • St. Louis, MO

Focused on property law.

Awards

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University Distinguished Professor

2020-01-01
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Ladas Memorial Award

1999-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.