Dr. Li Wen Lin

Biography

Li-Wen Lin is an Assistant Professor at the Peter Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia. His research interests are centered on comparative corporate governance, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the legal implications of entrepreneurship. Lin's work has been featured in notable international media, including The Economist, Wall Street Journal, and Radio Free Asia. Before transitioning to academia, he worked as a consultant for a Forbes Global 2000 company, where he focused on labor practices and corporate social responsibility. This professional experience sparked his interest in CSR and corporate governance, leading him to pursue a PhD in sociology to further explore legal methods and the socio-economic implications of corporate law. His current research focuses on legal innovations in CSR, examining practices in various jurisdictions such as Canada, the USA, France, China, and South Africa. Additionally, Lin investigates the role of law in promoting entrepreneurship, particularly comparing legal norms in China with those in Silicon Valley, and collaborates with colleagues to enhance the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Vancouver.

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