Dr. Nicolas Cornell

Biography

Nicolas Cornell is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. His work primarily focuses on areas such as contract law, moral philosophy, remedies, and private law theory. He aims to connect normative ethical issues with the foundational questions surrounding private law doctrine. His research has been published in prestigious peer-reviewed philosophy journals, including 'The Possibility of Preemptive Forgiving' in Philosophical Review and 'Wrongs, Rights, Parties' in Philosophy & Public Affairs. Additionally, he has contributed to top law reviews like 'Competition Wrongs' in Yale Law Journal and 'A Complainant-Oriented Approach to Unconscionability in Contract Law' in University of Pennsylvania Law Review. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Michigan, Professor Cornell was an assistant professor in legal studies and business ethics at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also gained experience as a law clerk for Justice John Dooley of the Vermont Supreme Court.

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