Dr. Lorien Stice Lawrence

Biography

Lorien Stice-Lawrence is an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business, specializing in accounting. He obtained his Ph.D. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina and a B.S. in Economics from Brigham Young University. His research focuses on the impact of written communication on financial information, particularly in corporate filings and disclosures, using linguistic-based methodologies. He has published in prominent journals such as the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, and Management Science, presenting his work at various conferences. His research has garnered attention from notable organizations including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bloomberg, and CFO Magazine. Stice-Lawrence's work explores how the communication strategies of firms influence regulatory attention and investor relations, revealing insights into the cognitive biases that affect oversight and compliance. His ongoing projects examine the methods firms employ in communicating with diverse investor groups and the implications of these practices on market performance.

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