Dr. Katharina Pistor

Professor

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Biography

Katharina Pistor is the Edwin B. Parker Professor of Comparative Law at Columbia Law School. A leading scholar and author, she specializes in comparative law, corporate governance, and the legal underpinnings of capitalism. Pistor has published widely in legal and social science journals, addressing issues such as the transformation of law and money in global systems. Her notable works include the forthcoming book 'Law and Capitalism' from Yale University Press, and 'Code Capital: Law Creates Wealth Inequality,' which explores how legal frameworks shape capital formation. Pistor has served on various editorial boards and has been a prominent commentator on cryptocurrency regulation, testifying before Congress on the need for oversight of proposed international cryptocurrencies. She directs the Center for Global Legal Transformation at Columbia, focusing on research and initiatives that examine how law influences global relations. Since joining Columbia Law School in 2001, she has held appointments at Harvard and other prestigious institutions, and she is a member of several academic honors and research boards.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Columbia Law School • New York, NY

Conducts research and teaches courses on comparative law and corporate governance.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School • Philadelphia, PA

Visiting Professor

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York, NY

Visiting Professor

— Present

Frankfurt University • Frankfurt, Germany

Visiting Professor

— Present

London School of Economics • London, UK

Visiting Professor

— Present

Oxford University • Oxford, UK

Awards

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Allen & Overy Prize

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Max Planck Research Award

Courses

L6231 Corporations L6071 Law and Development L6856 Law of Non-Capitalist Enterprises

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)