Dr. Michael Ohlrogge

Professor

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Biography

Michael Ohlrogge joined the faculty of New York University School of Law in 2019. His research focuses on the legal structures that impact the risks corporations take and the positive and negative consequences these risks can have on the public good. Ohlrogge's work covers significant areas in law such as bankruptcy, financial regulation, and corporate governance. His research aims to show the interesting aspects of finance and how it affects society. He earned his JD from Stanford Law School, a Master's in Economics, and a PhD in Management Science and Engineering with a concentration in finance and economics from Stanford University. Ohlrogge has advised the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the implementation of Dodd-Frank regulations, and his work has been featured in several media outlets including the Wall Street Journal and New York Atlantic. Prior to entering the legal profession, he worked as a community organizer for the Gamaliel Foundation in Detroit, Michigan, and Oakland, California.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

New York University School of Law • New York

Teaching and researching in the fields of bankruptcy law, corporate governance, and financial regulation.

Requirements for New York University School of Law

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
First degree in law (JD or LLB) from an ABA-approved school or a foreign equivalent.
Application Checklist
  • Online application via LSAC
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Class Rank Statement
  • Recommendation Letter(s)
  • English Proficiency Test Score (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

The Master of Laws (LLM) is a general degree. Applicants from the 'Department of Law' typically enroll in the general LLM or one of the specialized LLM programs.